The licence holder did not attend the hearing, and as they had offered no explanation for their absence the Sub-Committee agreed to consider the case in his absence.

The Chairman read the out the procedure to all attendees.

The Environmental Health Manager presented his report.

The Committee put questions to the Environmental Health Manager.

The sub-committee retired from the meeting at 14:20pm to consider their decision.

The sub-committee reconvened the meeting at 15:18pm.

The Chairman, Cllr. Nick Chapman announced the decision.