We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Great Yarmouth Borough Council in East of England across 28 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Hours of alcohol sale
Application proposes off-sales hours: 7am–11pm Monday–Saturday and 8am–10pm Sunday.
“sale of alcohol off the premises from 7 a.m to 11 p.m monday to saturday and 8 00 a.m to 10 p.m sunday”
Appeal rights
Right of appeal to the decision within 21 days of receipt of the written decision.
“there is a right of appeal to this within 21 days of receipt of the written decision”
Variation approved
Decision to allow the variation with minor amendments to the proposed additional conditions put forth by the applicant.
“the decision is to allow the variation is soft with minor amendments to the proposed additional conditions put forth by the applicant”
Expansion requires full variation
Expansion of alcohol display area beyond the plan would require a full variation, not a minor variation.
“if the premises license holder wishes to expand the area for display of alcohol beyond that shown on the plan the committee views this as inappropriat…”
Seasonal licence window
Application amended to a seasonal licence proposed to run from two weeks before Easter to end of October each year.
“the application was amended to a seasonal one proposed to be in effect from two weeks before easter to the end of october each year”
Written determination
A written note of determination will follow, detailing appeal rights for any person with a relevant representation dissatisfied with the decision.
“a written note of determination will follow to include the rights of appeal of any person who has a relevant representation and who is dissatisfied wi…”
Representations updated
29 valid representations were received; during the period two objections were withdrawn (Kelly Marie Wood and K Buxton). The police conditions noted above were agreed, and the police have no objection…
“29 valid representations were received objecting to the application ... since the agenda was prepared two of the objections have now been withdrawn th…”
Representations & Withdrawals
The committee was informed of 12 valid representations against the application; environmental health subsequently withdrew their objection after conditions were agreed, and the police licensing team a…
“12 valid representations were received and the applicant agreed conditions as proposed by environmental health and they can be found on page 28 of the…”
GDPR reference
The committee notes that MA 1.5 should refer to GDPR rather than the Data Protection Act.
“saves save that m a 1.5 should refer to gdpr rather than the data protection act”
Appeal rights
The decision notes appeal rights with a 21-day window to magistrates’ court for any part of the decision.
“there are rights of appeal on this decision anyone wishing to question this decision on any part of it may appeal to a magistrate's court within 21 da…”
Expanded Noise Conditions
Environmental health condition two amended to cover both amplified and unamplified music and indoors/outdoors (including marquee)
“environmental health condition number two is amended to cover both amplified and unamplified music and amended to cover both indoors within the main g…”
Need Not Relevant
Legal advice indicated that 'need' is not a relevant consideration for licensing decisions.
“need is not a relevant consideration for this committee as per the statutory guidance”
Seasonal Dates Amendment
There was a proposal to limit alcohol sales to two weeks before Easter until the end of October; applicant to confirm dates and amend the license accordingly.
“can we take it then... we need to specifically specify that you will open two weeks before easter until the end of october would that be correct”
Incident book accessibility
Statement that the incident book should be readily available to authorized persons (licensing authority or police); discussion clarifies who counts as an authorized person.
“the incident book shall be readily available for inspection by an authorized person upon reasonable request”
Decision reconvened earlier
Committee agreed to reconvene at 11:15 to deliver a decision earlier than the originally scheduled 12:00.
“11 15 ... reconvene earlier at quarter past 11”
Gambling Policy Update
Gambling policy to be reviewed with draft amendments; consultation planned 2021-07-30 to 2021-09-28; final approval expected by full council 2021-11-30; an additional licensing committee in October wi…
“349 of the gambling act 2005 requires licensing authorities to publish a statement of the principles that they propose to apply in exercising their fu…”
One-bedroom housing demand data
.pressure on supply of affordable one-bedroom homes due to high demand; 165 applicants on waiting list; last year only 108 one-bedroom homes became available.
“there are 165 applicants currently on the waiting list to be re-housed into one bed accommodation ... last year only 108 homes became available in thi…”
Land Cost Implications
Land acquisition costs and ownership type (HRA vs General Fund) affect scheme viability; non-HRA land incurs purchase costs, while HRA land has no land value as it is already owned. The council notes …
“the council is acquiring that land from the general fund and there is a cost to purchase that land; if we're building on a housing revenue account lan…”
Affordability on site
The applicant commits to 11 affordable homes, equating to 24% of the housing on site, exceeding the local 20% policy target. This is a policy lever with procurement implications for delivery and tenur…
“The scheme will deliver 11 affordable homes and that equates to 24% of the overall amount of housing.”
Housing First for Rough Sleepers
Procurement-like activity to acquire five self-contained properties on the open market, with repairs and a dedicated support service, to house rough sleepers for up to two years; funded via a MHCLG/Ho…
“five self-contained properties where rough sleepers will be able to be accommodated for up to two years... purchase five properties of the open market…”
Noise limiter condition
A noise limiter must control amplified music and be set by Environmental Health, with no amendments without written consent.
“the level of amplified music played will be controlled by a noise limiter to be set at a level decided upon by the environmental health team and not t…”
Appeal rights clarified
Right to appeal the decision within 21 days to the Magistrates Court; written decision to follow.
“Persons have a right to appeal this decision or any part of it within 21 days of the seat of the written decision which will follow”
Gas canisters fenced
Gas canisters on site to be enclosed with a fence as a condition.
“the condition that the gas canisters on site are enclosed with a fence”
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