Agenda, decisions 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: Councillor Khales Ahmed declared a personal interest on item 4.2, Application for a New Premises Licence for Mangal, 514 Commercial Road, London E1 0HY on the basis that he knew of the Licensing Agent representing the Applicant in his capacity as a Labour Party Member, however he confirmed that they had not discussed this application prior to the meeting.
Councillor Rajib Ahmed declared a personal interest on item 4.2, Application for a New Premises Licence for Mangal, 514 Commercial Road, London E1 0HY on the basis that he knew of the Licensing Agent representing the Applicant in his capacity as a Labour Party Member, however he confirmed that they had not discussed this application prior to the meeting.
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To note the rules of procedure which are attached for information. Additional documents: Minutes: The rules of procedure were noted.
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 79 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 19th September and 24th October 2017.
Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meetings held on 19th September and 24th October 2017 were agreed and approved as a correct record.
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a review of the premises licence for The Angel and Crown, 170 Roman Road, London E2 0RY. It was noted that the review had been triggered by the Metropolitan Police and supported by local residents.
At the request of the Chair, PC Mark Perry, Metropolitan Police, explained that the pub had a long history of being poorly run and public nuisance associated with the premises. He explained that various visits had been made to the premises and Police have found the following; customers drinking in the bar when they were so intoxicated they could barely stand up unaided, groups of youths hanging around outside the pub drinking alcohol and using nitrous oxide, groups of customers outside drinking on the street, being loud and intimidating. Strong traces of drugs found in the premises and generally found the pub to be poorly run with no effective management. He explained that there had been a series of complaints and reports to the police from residents/neighbours also raising concerns about similar problems.
PC Perry went on to describe other reports from visits that had been made at the premises where he had witnessed customers being served drinks when they were drunk. It was noted that the pub was located right next to residential properties and therefore often caused disturbance to local residents. He explained that he had met with Mr Baldwin, Premises Licence Holder, and as an outcome a minor variation was put in place to reduce the hours and added conditions. This worked well for a few months but then went back to how it was again as SIA Door Staff were not being employed. It was noted that there had been complaints again in June 2017 which were detailed on page 62 of the agenda.
PC Perry concluded by saying that the local gang had taken over the pub, and was openly dealing in drugs etc. Mr Baldwin had failed to hire SIA door staff, and there have been numerous complaints from residents. PC Perry felt that there were no conditions that could be imposed to alleviate the concerns and therefore asked for the licence to be revoked.
Members then heard from Mr Stephen Baldwin, Premise Licence Holder, who explained that he had tried working with the Police, he had installed CCTV cameras and also had cameras installed outside the premises. Mr Baldwin explained that having two SIA door staff was very costly. He said that they now close the premises at 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays and have had no complaints since September 2017. He stated that he was 66 years old and had 27 years of experience. He said that he and his family used to live above the premises but once the landlords sold the lease he had to move out.
Mr Baldwin explained that he recently went into an agreement with a Mr Anthony Hynes who was going to ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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Application for a Premises Licence for Mangal, 514 Commercial Road, London E1 0HY PDF 122 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Mangal, 514 Commercial Road, London E1 0HY. It was noted that there had been one objection from a local resident.
It was noted that the objector was not present at the meeting and therefore members noted and considered the written objection contained in the agenda.
Members then heard from Mr Mostak Askor, Licensing Representative on behalf of the Applicant who explained that upon the suggestion of Environmental Health, a carbon filter duct had been installed to reduce the smell emanating from the premises which Environmental Health were satisfied with.
He concluded that it was a fine dining restaurant, selling Turkish food, family orientated, and employed local people. Mr Askor explained that the applicant now had a contract with the waste collection services and had also installed the carbon filter duct.
In response to questions it was noted that it usually took 15 mins to prepare an order. It was also noted that there were no parking restriction after 7pm and that there was a local minicab office and its drivers usually park their cars around that area.
Members retired to consider their decision at 3.40pm and reconvened at 3.50pm.
The Licensing Objectives
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:
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merits and the Chair stated that the Sub Committee in the absence of the objector had carefully considered the written objections in the agenda and listened to the representations made on behalf of the Applicant by their Licensing Representative.
Members noted the reduction in the hours for late night refreshments which was agreed with Environmental Health and welcomed the efforts made by the Applicant to install a carbon filter duck to eliminate the odour and the contract for the waste bin outside the premises and the conditions offered in their operating schedule. Members were satisfied that these conditions would help alleviate the concerns of the local resident and promote the licensing objectives.
Therefore Members made a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members granted the application with conditions to help promote the licensing objectives.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for, Mangal, 514 Commercial Road, London E1 8DR be GRANTED with conditions consistent with the operating schedule.
The Provision for Late Night Refreshments
Monday to Sunday from 23:00 hours to 01:00 hours (the following day)
Hourspremisesare opentothepublic:
Monday to Sunday from 23:00 hours to 01:00 hours (the following day)
Conditions
Last orders to be ... view the full minutes text for item 4.2 |
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EXTENSION OF DECISION DEADLINE: LICENSING ACT 2003 The Sub Committee may be requested to extend the decision deadline for applications to be considered at forthcoming meetings due to the volume of applications requiring a hearing. Where necessary, details will be provided at the meeting.
Minutes: There were no applications that required deadline extensions.
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EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC In view of the contents of the remaining items on the agenda the Committee is recommended to adopt the following motion:
“That, under the provisions of Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985, the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting for the consideration of the Section Two business on the grounds that it contains information defined as Exempt in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act, 1972.”
EXEMPT SECTION (Pink Papers)
The exempt committee papers in the agenda will contain information, which is commercially, legally or personally sensitive and should not be divulged to third parties. If you do not wish to retain these papers after the meeting, please hand them to the Committee Officer present.
Minutes: The Chair exercised his power to exclude the press and public from the meeting.
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Application for a Review under Section 53A of the Licensing Act 2003 for Denni's News, 15 Swaton Road, London E3 4ES Additional documents:
Minutes: The Licensing Objectives
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:
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merit. The Sub Committee has carefully considered all of the evidence before them with particular regard to the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder, and the protection of children from harm.
Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer introduced the report and stated this was a Section 53a application following an incident regarding an employee of Denni’s News. The interim hearing took place on the 14th November 2017 and the licensee agreed to remove the member of staff from his employment. Members were asked to note the withdrawal of the Review and accept that no further steps need to be taken in relation the review application.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously
RESOLVED
That no further steps are taken in relation to the application for a Section 53A Review of the Premises Licence for Denni’s News, 15 Swaton Road, London E3 4ES.
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