Licensing Act Sub Committee - 7 August 2026

Here is a summary of the meeting, written for public accountability.

The meeting was called to order with the election of Councillor Clemens as Chairman, following a motion by Councillor Chopak, seconded by Councillor Martin. No declarations of interest were made by any members present. The Sub Committee then voted to exclude the press and public from the remainder of the meeting, citing the likely disclosure of exempt information relating to an individual and information concerning the prevention, investigation, or prosecution of crime, as permitted under the Local Government Act 1972.

Following the exclusion, the Sub Committee considered a report from the Licensing Team Manager regarding an application for an Expedited Summary Review of a Premises Licence. The application concerned the premises known as Chapel an Gansblydhen, located on Fore Street in Bodmin. The review was conducted under the framework of the Licensing Act 2003, with the objective of determining whether interim steps were necessary.

After deliberation, Councillor Chopak moved, and Councillor Martin seconded, a resolution to suspend the Premises Licence for the premises with immediate effect. The motion was carried. The sole reason cited for the decision was the need to uphold the licensing objectives. No further details regarding the specific nature of the review or the evidence considered were released to the public.