Minutes:
Below is a summary of the matter considered in Part II.
The Chair welcomed all parties to the meeting and explained the procedure for the hearing. The Appellant confirmed that he had received a copy of the paperwork.
The Senior Licensing Officer introduced the report, requesting that Sub-Committee Members consider whether the Appellant should continue to hold a personal licence, following a conviction in August 2020 for being in charge of a motor vehicle above the legal alcohol limit . Details of the conviction and subsequent sentencing were detailed for the Sub-Committee.
The Appellant outlined details of the incident which had led to his conviction and explained that although he hadn’t used his personal licence since 2012; he was in the process of purchasing a business for which it was required. Furthermore, there had been no issues relating to his personal licence whilst managing a licensed premises in that he had passed all test purchases. The Licensing Officer confirmed that this was correct.
Following a short summary by the Senior Licensing Officer and Appellant, both parties were asked to leave the meeting.
Resolved - That the Personal Licence be suspended for a period of six months.