Agenda item
Application for Time Limited Premises Licence for Boishaki Mela Event, Weavers Field, London E2
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer, introduced the report, which detailed the application for a Time Limited Premises for 1st July 2018 for Boishakhi Mela, Weavers Field, London E2. It was noted that an objection had been received from a local resident.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Catherine Boyd, Parks & Events Manager explained that this event had been running over the past years and that this would be the third year, and would mainly be attracting family audiences. It was noted that it was a popular event, well organised with no huge impact on local residents but more of a benefit to the local community.
Ms Boyd stated that were seeking a licence for regulated entertainment only between the hours of 12:00 noon to 20:00 hours. It was noted that the event was scheduled to finish by 19:00 hours and that there would be no provision for the sale of alcohol.
Ms Boyed highlighted that the application had only received one objection from a local resident and that there were no other objections from local residents or any of the responsible authorities.
Members were assured that there would be limited road closures and this would only be between 11.15am to 12 noon while the parade was on show and that the road closure would still permit access for residents. It was also noted that all residents affected by the road closures would be written to.
In the absence of the objector, Members noted and considered the written objection. There were no further questions from Members.
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:
- The Prevention of Crime and Disorder;
- Public Safety;
- Prevention of Public Nuisance; and
- The Protection of Children from Harm
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 by the Applicants.
Members noted that the event had been operating for the last few years and noted how well run and organised the event had been. Member also acknowledged the efforts made by the Applicant to ensure that there were minimal disruptions to local residents in the area by minimising road closures, sending out letters to local residents, and having a dedicated resident hotline for any complaints/issues etc.
Members reached a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members granted the application for the provision of regulated entertainment.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a time limited premises licence for, Boishakhi Mela, Weavers Field, London E2 be GRANTED.
The Provision of Regulated Entertainment consisting of Plays, Films, Indoor Sports, Live Music, Recorded Music, Performance of Dance
Sunday 1st July 2018 from 12:00 hours to 20:00 hours
Hours premises is open to the public
Sunday 1st July 2018 from 12:00 hours to 20:00 hours
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