Agenda item
Licensing Act 2003: Application for a Premises Licence for (Shuffle Festival), The Lodge, Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, Southern Grove, E3 4PX
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
Jack Spiegler, the applicant’s legal representative addressed
the meeting with assistance from Lizzy Daish and Kate McTiernan (Shuffle Festival Ltd). Mr Spiegler stated that a compromise had been
reached in respect of most of the concerns raised by the
Responsible Authorities with regard to the application for a
premises licence. Mr Spiegler reported
that events in 2015 and 2016 took place without any reported
incidents and stated that conditions listed on pages 105, 106 &
151 of the main agenda pack would assist in promoting the licensing
objectives.
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.
Representations from objectors
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. Ms Cadzow also made
reference to a complaint which had been received regarding noise
nuisance after an event held the previous weekend.
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 and location of SIA staff
during events and reiterated Ms Cadzow’s concerns about a complaint of noise
disturbance which had been made following an event held the
previous weekend. Ms Driver requested
an updated Event Management Plan including details of crowd
management, the location of SIA staff and volunteer stewards.
Representations from supporters of the
application
Dan Stowell, a local resident, addressed the meeting expressing his
support for the event. Mr Stowell
stated that he had attended previous events and that the local
community welcomed the event.
In response to questions and comments the applicants stated that:
·
Conditions restricting off sales had been offered
and that off sales were only required during special
events.
· SIA staff would be located in the areas marked on the plan.
· 7 SIA staff would be on duty until 7pm and after 7pm, 11 SIA staff would be on duty along with Shuffle staff and volunteer stewards.
· There had been no complaints or incidents reported from previous events
· 300 advance tickets had been sold
· Patrons attending previous events left the premises promptly when the event closed and the presence of SIA staff would ensure that patrons were escorted off the premise swiftly.
· A Noise Management Plan would will be produced in consultation with Environmental Health Officers
At the conclusion of the oral representations, the Sub-Committee withdrew to deliberate in private without the Legal Advisor and Clerk.
The Sub Committee considered that the applicants had reached an acceptable compromise with the Responsible Authorities and therefore considering all of the above, Members agreed unanimously to grant the application.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously
RESOLVED - That the application for a Premises Licence for (Shuffle Festival), The Lodge, Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, Southern Grove, E3 4PX be GRANTED.
The Sale by retail of alcohol (on sales)
· Monday to Saturday from 10:00 hours to 23:30 hours
· Sunday from 10:00 hours to 22:30 hours
The provision of regulated entertainment - Indoors and outdoors (plays films, live music, recorded music and anything of a similar description)
· Monday to Saturday from 10:00 hours to 23:00 hours (indoors)
· Monday to Saturday from 10:00 hours to 23:30 hours (outdoors)
· Sunday from 10:00 hours to 22:30 hours
The provision of late night refreshment - Indoors and outdoors
· Monday to Saturday, from 23:00 hours to 23:30 hours
The opening hours of the premises
· Monday to Saturday from 08:00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight)
· Sunday from 08:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Operating schedule
1. A Challenge 25 proof of age scheme shall be operated at the premises where the only acceptable forms of identification are recognised photographic identification cards, such as a driving licence, passport or proof of age card with the PASS Hologram;
2. CCTV camera system covering both internal and external to the premises is to be installed;
3. The CCTV recordings are to be maintained for 30 days and to be provided upon request to either a police officer or any officer of any other Responsible Authority;
4. At all times when the premises is open, a person who can operate the CCTV system must be present on the premises;
5. An incident log shall be kept at the premises, and made available on request to an authorised officer of the Council or the Police, which will record the following:
a) All crimes reported to the venue;
b) All ejections of patrons;
c) Any complaints received;
d) Any incidents of disorder;
e) All seizures of drugs or offensive weapons;
f) Any faults in the CCTV system;
g) Any refusal of the sale of alcohol;
h) Any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service.
6. Clear signage is to be displayed prominently and maintained at all exits of the premises requiring patrons to leave and enter the premises and area quietly out of respect for local residents;
7. Refuse, including bottles are to be taken and placed into receptacles outside the premises at times which will minimise the disturbance to nearby premises;
8. No drinks shall be taken outside of the licensed area (including external areas) after 23:00 hrs.
9. No more than 10 smokers at any one time allowed to smoke in the external areas after 22:00hrs as shown on the plan attached to the application.
10. No music or amplified sound shall be generated on the premises to give rise to a nuisance to neighbouring residents
11. All windows and external doors shall be kept closed after 22:00hrs, except for the immediate access & egress of persons.
12. No licensable activities in the external areas after 22:00 except during special events authorised by the Arts, Parks & Events Team when the external areas will close at 23:00hrs
13. Alcohol consumed in the yard shall be in polycarbonate, plastic or other non-glass drinks containers only.
14.
There shall be no off-sales from the
premises, except during special events authorised by the Arts,
Parks & Events Team and shall be limited to within the cemetery
park only.
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