To confirm the Minutes of the Licensing Applications Sub-Committee meetings held on 19 June 2025 and 26 June 2025.

The Minutes of the meetings held on 19 and 26 June 2025 were confirmed as correct records and signed by the Chair.

To consider an application for the grant of a premises licence in respect of Nancy and Marvin’s Sip and Spin, 19 Eldon Terrace, Reading, RG1 4DX.

The Sub-Committee considered a report on an application for the variation of a premises licence in respect of Nancy and Marvin’s Sip and Spin, 19 Eldon Terrace, Reading, RG1 4DX.

The report stated that there was currently no premises licence in force at the premises. The premises had previously operated as a public house and the previous licence had been surrendered in September 2024.

The report explained that the application had been submitted by Nancy and Marv’s Ltd and is attached as Appendix LIC-1. The proposed business that would operate from the premises would be a café style bistro/coffee shop with table-top games during the day, and a wine/cocktail bar in the evenings with occasional recorded music (DJs) and live musical performances. The report added that live and recorded music was deregulated between the hours of 08:00 and 23:00 for an audience of less than 500 people and therefore did not need a licence.

The application sought the grant of a premises licence to allow the following:

Hours for the Sale of Alcohol:

Sunday to Thursday                     from 1000hrs until 2230hrs

Friday and Saturday                     from 1000hrs until 2300hrs

Hours for the Provision of Live Music:

Sunday to Thursday                     from 1000hrs until 2300hrs

Friday and Saturday                     from 1000hrs until 2330hrs

Hours for the Provision of Recorded Music:

Sunday to Thursday                     from 1000hrs until 2300hrs

Friday and Saturday                     from 1000hrs until 2330hrs

Hours for the Provision of Late Night Refreshment:

Friday and Saturday                     from 2300hrs until 2330hrs

Hours the Premises is Open to the Public:

Sunday to Thursday                     from 1000hrs until 2300hrs

Friday and Saturday                     from 1000hrs until 2330hrs

Conditions had been agreed between Thames Valley Police, Reading Borough Council Licensing, Environmental Protection, and the Applicant and were attached to the report as Appendix LIC-2.

During the 28-day consultation period for the application six valid representation had been received and copies of the representations were appended to the report as follows.

1. Richard Eatough - Planning – Appendix LIC-3

2. Mr and Mrs Brown – Local residents - Appendix LIC-4

3. Joanna King - Local resident – Appendix LIC-5

4. Simon Miles – Local resident – Appendix LIC-6

5. Matt Bedborough and Laura Bannister – Local residents – Appendix LIC-7

6. Laura Dolphin – Local resident – Appendix LIC-8

The applicant submitted additional information, which was attached to the report as Appendix LIC-9 and further information including a map showing the premises, photographs of the premises and the previous premises licence.

The report stated that in determining the application the Licensing Authority had a duty to carry out its functions with a view to promoting the four licensing objectives, as follows:

• The prevention of crime and disorder;
• Public safety;
• The prevention of public nuisance;
• The protection of children from harm.

The report stated that any decision made in relation to the Premises Licence should be appropriate and proportionate with a view to promoting the licensing objectives. The Licensing Authority could amend, alter, or refuse an application should it be deemed appropriate for the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 15.