Agenda and draft minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST PDF 67 KB To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992. See attached note from the Monitoring Officer.
Minutes: None.
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To note the rules of procedure which are attached for information. Additional documents: Minutes: Noted.
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION |
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Additional documents: Minutes: In attendance
Anthony Edwards, TV Edwards (Applicant’s Legal Representative) Mr Mohammod (Applicant) Mark Perry (Metropolitan Police Licensing Team) Nicola Cadzow (Public Protection, Environmental Health) Mohshin Ali (Licensing Authority) Roger Evans (Resident, on behalf of Jon Shapiro)
In considering the application, Members were required to consider the same in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 (as amended), the Licensing Objectives, the Home Office Guidance and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and in particular to have regard to the promotion of the four licencing objectives:
1. The Prevention of Crime and Disorder 2. Public Safety 3. Prevention of Public Nuisance 4. The Protection of Children from Harm
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merits and the Sub-Committee carefully considered the written and verbal representations made by the applicant and his representative; and for the objectors, a local resident and the three responsible authorities, namely the Licensing Authority, the Metropolitan Police and Environmental Protection. The objections related to the prevention of crime and disorder and prevention of public nuisance;
The Sub-Committee noted that they were asked to consider the application for a new premises licence for The Grill & Spice, 5 – 7 Osborn Street, E1 6TD.
Applicant’s representations
Anthony Edwards of TV Edwards addressed the meeting and advised Members that the application had been submitted to allow the applicant to provide Late Night Refreshment (LNR) and that no alcohol would be sold. The premises served the local area including patrons from the neighbouring hotel and other nearby commercial premises. Mr Edwards informed the Sub Committee that the applicant took over the business 1 year ago and the applicant had been under the impression that the premises was permitted to serve LNR. The applicant had unwittingly served LNR without the proper authorisation for the last 12 months.
Mr Edwards advised members that the Premises was only small and was situated at the commercial end of Osborne Street.
As soon as the applicant realised his mistake, the unauthorised licensing activity ceased and a premises license application was submitted. In the interim, Mr Edwards reported that the applicant had applied for several Temporary Event Notices (TENs) to allow the provision of LNR. Notwithstanding the fact that the applicant had provided LNR without the appropriate licence for approximately 12 months following the applicant taking over the premises, there had been no complaints or concerns raised regarding the management of the premises and no reported incidents of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) which had emanated from the Premises.
Mr Edwards stated that given that there were no reported incidents or complaints in respect of the premises, this rebutted the presumption that the premises would have a detrimental impact on the Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ). Furthermore, the presence of SIA security staff during the hours for provision of LNR would ensure that the premises continued to have no impact on the CIZ. The SIA staff would be there to ensure that no alcohol was brought onto the Premises and that no customers ... view the full minutes text for item 3.1 |
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Additional documents: Minutes: In attendance
Jack Spiegler, Thomas & Thomas (Applicant’s Legal Representative) Lizzy Daish (Applicant) Kate McTiernan (Applicant) Mark Perry (Metropolitan Police Licensing Team) Nicola Cadzow (Public Protection, Environmental Health) Kathy Driver (Licensing Authority) Dan Stowell (Local Resident) Matthew Brown (Local Resident)
In considering the application, Members were required to consider the same in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 (as amended), the Licensing Objectives, the Home Office Guidance and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and in particular to have regard to the promotion of the four licencing objectives:
1. The Prevention of Crime and Disorder 2. Public Safety 3. Prevention of Public Nuisance 4. The Protection of Children from Harm
Consideration
This application was considered in conjunction with item 3.3 below.
Each application must be considered on its own merits and the Sub-Committee carefully considered the written and verbal representations made by the applicant and their representative, and the three responsible authorities, namely the Licensing Authority, the Metropolitan Police and Environmental Protection, relating to the prevention of crime and disorder and prevention of public nuisance. Oral representations were also considered by a local resident in support of the application
The Sub-Committee noted that they were asked to
consider the application for a new premises licence for (Shuffle
Festival Limited), The Lodge, Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, Southern
Grove, E3 4PX. Representations from applicants
Ms McTiernan provided
background information regarding the event which was based on
films, music, dance, poetry and spoken word. The Festival was free to residents and the event
was funded by Canary Wharf Group. The
aim was to secure a permanent cultural venue and the premises
license would facilitate this to allow small groups to run
workshops, show films and hold creative events. The Food and alcohol sales were purely to cover
the cost of activities and the event had crowdfunding
support. Previous events had helped to
promote community cohesion.
Kathy Driver, Principal Licensing Officer addressed Members and raised concerns over the possibility of alcohol being taken off site to other areas within the park outside the festival boundaries. Ms Driver also requested clarification on the number ... view the full minutes text for item 3.2 |
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Additional documents:
Minutes: In attendance
Jack Spiegler, Thomas & Thomas (Applicant’s Legal Representative) Lizzy Daish (Applicant) Kate McTiernan (Applicant) Mark Perry (Metropolitan Police Licensing Team) Nicola Cadzow (Public Protection, Environmental Health) Kathy Driver (Licensing Authority) Dan Stowell (Local Resident) Matthew Brown (Local Resident)
In considering the application, Members were required to consider the same in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 (as amended), the Licensing Objectives, the Home Office Guidance and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and in particular to have regard to the promotion of the four licencing objectives:
1. The Prevention of Crime and Disorder 2. Public Safety 3. Prevention of Public Nuisance 4. The Protection of Children from Harm
Consideration
These applications were considered in conjunction with item 3.2 above.
Each application must be considered on its own merits and the Sub-Committee carefully considered the written and verbal representations made by the applicant and their representative, and the three responsible authorities, namely the Licensing Authority, the Metropolitan Police and Environmental Protection, relating to the prevention of crime and disorder and prevention of public nuisance. Oral representations were also considered by a local resident in support of the applications.
The Sub-Committee noted that they were asked to consider the applications for Temporary Event Notices (TENs) for Shuffle Festival Limited, The Lodge, Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, Southern Grove, E3 4PX.
Jack Spiegler, the applicant’s legal representative, addressed the meeting and advised that the following TENs had been withdrawn
· Railway Yard · Womens Workhouse · Scaffold Yard
Mr Spiegler reiterated that no complaints had been received regarding previous events
PC Mark Perry, Metropolitan Police Licensing Team, and Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Technical Officer addressed the meeting and confirmed that they were generally satisfied with the revised conditions which had been agreed with the applicant.
Mr Perry suggested that a SAG meeting should take place within the next 10 days to sign off the Event Management Plan. Mr Spiegler gave an undertaken that this meeting would take place. Ms Cadzow suggested the following informative to align with the time limited premises licence: “No noise from regulated entertainment shall be audible at any affected façade and/or inside any premises with the window ajar so as not to cause a nuisance.” Kathy Driver, Principal Licensing Officer addressed Members and raised concerns about the lack of detail provided in the Event Management Plan. In response to questions and comments from Members, the applicants stated that several TENs had submitted rather than a single time limited application because of the nature of the site. The applicants advised that it was not viable to cease licensable activity any earlier as the programming of films during the longer hours of daylight in summer had to start later and by reducing the time frame may mean that only one film could be shown instead of the plan of showing two films. Members asked about the dispersal of event goers and Mr Spiegler said that the dispersal of event goers would be staggered throughout the day rather than all ... view the full minutes text for item 3.3 |