The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report which presented the history of the premises known as Simply Fresh Supermarket, 236-240 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7QA, detailing the review and revocation of the premises licence by the Licensing Applications Committee and appeal in the Magistrates’ Court and the proposed settlement offer.

The report asked the Licensing Committee to note the history of the premises and decide whether to continue to defend the decision to revoke the premises licence in the Magistrates’ Court.

Resolved –

(1)     That the history of this premises licence and proposed offer of settlement from the premises licence holder be noted;

(2)     That the Council continue to defend the decision to revoke the premises licence;

(3)     That the Principal Licensing and Enforcement Officer be authorised to respond in writing confirming the Council’s decision to continue with the appeal proceedings;

(4)     That, in accordance with paragraph 5.2 of the report, the Principal Licensing and Enforcement Officer inform the premises licence holder in writing that if they agree to withdraw their appeal the Council would not claim any costs in relation to their preparation of the response to the appeal.