Agenda and draft minutes
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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence. The quorum for the Licensing Sub-Committee (Taxis, Private Hire and Street Trading Consent Matters) is three Members. Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Ian Watson (Chair) opened the meeting and asked members and officers to introduce themselves.
Apologies for absence had been received from Councillor Julia Judd and Councillor Ray Brassington prior to the meeting. |
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Substitute Members To note details of any substitution arrangements in place for the meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Paul Evans substituted for Councillor Ray Brassington. |
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Declarations of Interests To receive any declarations of interest from Members and Officers, relating to items to be considered at the meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor David Fowles declared a personal interest in the application in his capacity as Ward Member for Coln Valley (within which Bibury is situated). He advised that he had sought guidance from officers, who confirmed that he could remain in the meeting provided he approached the matter with an open mind. Councillor Fowles confirmed that he would do so and remained in the meeting. There were no other declarations of interest.
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Procedure for Licensing Sub-Committee Please see annex. Additional documents: Minutes: The procedure for the Licensing Sub-Committee was outlined for the benefit of those present to explain how the meeting would be conducted. |
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Application for a Street Trading Consent To consider an application for a Street trading consent made by Lady Anne Evans for the hardstanding in front of public toilets. (The Street, Bibury).
That the Licensing Sub-Committee is asked, in light of the representations received, to consider the application and determine whether to:
Additional documents:
Minutes: The Licensing Officer introduced the application.
The purpose of the item was to consider an application for a Street Trading Consent made by Lady Anne Evans for the hardstanding in front of public toilets, The Street, Bibury.
The Licensing Officer presented the report and explained that the application sought a six-month Street Trading Consent to permit the sale of pre-packed ice cream from a bicycle between 11.00am and 6.00pm, seven days a week, from 1 April to 30 September 2026.
The Sub-Committee noted the annexes to the report, including the mandatory Street Trading Consent conditions and the current Street Trading Policy. The Licensing Officer outlined the options available to the Sub-Committee, namely 1. Grant the consent as applied for; 2. Grant a temporary consent; 3. Grant the consent subject to additional conditions; or 4. Refuse the application.
In response to Members' questions, the Licensing Officer confirmed that any consent granted would require renewal at the end of the consent period. It was explained that renewals would not normally be subject to consultation unless a valid complaint had been received. Where a temporary consent was granted, a further application would be required, including a 28-day consultation period, with any objections resulting in the matter being referred back to the Sub-Committee for determination. There were no further member questions for clarity.
The Chair asked the officer to introduce the Applicant.
The Applicant was invited to address the sub-committee and the Chair commented that there was a maximum of 15 minutes to address the committee.
The Applicant addressed the sub-committee in support of the application. She explained that the proposal formed part of the existing business, Eleven Bibury, and involved the operation of a restored vintage bicycle fitted with an insulated freezer for the sale of locally produced, pre-packed ice cream during a six-month trading period. She advised that the proposal was intended to generate additional seasonal income to support the existing business.
The Applicant confirmed that only pre-packed ice cream would be sold and outlined the food hygiene measures in place, explaining that the products were sealed and protected from contamination. She advised that the main stock would be stored at the business premises and replenished throughout the trading day.
In response to concerns regarding tourism and congestion, the Applicant stated that the proposal was intended to serve existing visitors rather than attract additional visitors to Bibury. She explained that the proposed pitch was located on the hardstanding in front of the public conveniences, set back from the highway, and would not obstruct pedestrian access or access to the toilet facilities. The Applicant further advised that the bicycle would be removed from the site at the end of each trading day.
The Applicant also stated that the proposal would provide an additional trading point within the village, reducing demand at the existing business premises during peak periods. She confirmed that all waste would be removed from the site daily and expressed a willingness to provide additional litter bins, if required, as a ... view the full minutes text for item 24. |