Agenda and minutes

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and members and officers assisting the members were introduced.

Also in attendance was the store manager, the applicants agent and several interested parties who had submitted representations on this application.

-         Mrs Robinson, speaking in objection, gave her apologies.

-         Councillor Warren Whyte, speaking in objection, has indicated he will need to leave to chair another meeting starting 11am.

Both have submitted written comments circulated with the agenda.

To receive any disclosure of disclosable pecuniary interests by Members relating to any items on the agenda. If any Member is uncertain as to whether an interest should be disclosed, he or she is asked if possible to contact the District Solicitor prior to the meeting.

Members are reminded that if they are declaring an interest, they should state the nature of that interest whether or not they are required to withdraw from the meeting.

There were none.

To note the hearing procedure rules and virtual licensing sub-committee procedural rules.

All present confirmed that they had understood the procedure rules that applied to this hearing.

To consider an application under s.34 of the Licensing Act 2003 to vary the premises licence in respect of Buckingham SimplyFood Connect,StratfordRoad, Buckingham,MK18 1NY (report attached).

Members were asked to determine an application for a new premises licence, in respect of which relevant representations had been received. The Application had been submitted by BP Oil UK Ltd (“the applicant”) in relation to Buckingham Simply Food Connect, Stratford Road, Buckingham,MK18 1NY (“the premises”).

Following a detailed discussion all parties present confirmed that they were satisfied that they had received a fair hearing and had nothing further to add. The Sub-Committee retired to make its decision which can be seen in the attached decision notice.