Agenda, decisions and minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PDF 214 KB Members are reminded to consider the categories of interest, identified in the Code of Conduct for Members to determine: whether they have an interest in any agenda item and any action they should take. For further details, see the attached note from the Monitoring Officer.
Members are also reminded to declare the nature of the interest at the earliest opportunity and the agenda item it relates to. Please note that ultimately it is the Members’ responsibility to identify any interests and also update their register of interest form as required by the Code.
If in doubt as to the nature of an interest, you are advised to seek advice prior the meeting by contacting the Monitoring Officer or Democratic Services. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made.
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To note the rules of procedure which are attached for information. Additional documents: Minutes: The rules of procedures were noted.
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 299 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 8th March and 22nd March 2022.
Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meetings held on 8th March and 22nd March 2022 were agreed and approved as a correct record.
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Additional documents: |
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for an Adult Gaming Centre for Palace Amusements, 450 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 0AG. It was noted that objections had been received from the Ward Councillor, Councillor Kevin Brady, and from two local residents in relation to protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling, preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Philip Kolvin, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant gave a brief background of the company history and management team, it was noted that the Applicant had 10 venues, and each venue was visited by the management team at least twice a week and when new venues are open, one of the team would be there everyday to ensure that the premises and the systems were running smoothly. He then explained the Applicant’s track record and ability to comply with the licensing objectives under the Gambling Act 2005. Mr Kolvin stated that staff were trained regularly, risk assessments were carried out, and there were strict policies in place, such as Challenge 25 and independent verification checks by mystery shoppers.
Mr Kolvin explained that the management team take the responsibility to understand the locality and put in place appropriate protective measures and, as a result, the applicant’s venues operate without significant issues: they don't suffer crime and disorder, they don't have trouble with children trying to enter the premises, and consequently none of the Applicant’s venues had never been subject to a review. They were experienced at operating in challenging areas.
Due to good planning, good training, good procedures, proper management and thorough oversight they operated in a safe manner without troubling the police or other responsible authorities providing a safe welcoming clean well supervised environment for their customers and that has been the secret of their success. He explained that the key rules for these premises are that no alcohol is permitted and there are no children allowed in the premises.
Mr. Kolvin explained the nature of the Premises and the differences between it and a betting shop. These included a staff presence on the floor and not behind a counter as they would be on the trading floor ready to greet anyone who walks in. This was strengthened by it being a proposed condition. There were no TVs or communal seating. The number of customers at any given time tended to be small, approximately 10 people. This meant that crime and disorder was not an issue. Mr. Kolvin also informed the Sub-Committee that no other AGC in the area had any additional conditions imposed on their licence. The Applicant, however, had volunteered a number of conditions, which would be complied with, and agreed with the Licensing Authority, which would potentially raise standards in the area. ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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Application for a New Premise Licence for Kill the Cat 14 Market Street London E1 6DT PDF 359 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 Kill the Cat, 14 Market Street, London E1 6DT. It was noted that the Applicant would surrender its licence at 43 Brushfield Street if the application was granted. The Applicant’s solicitor had also confirmed that the capacity was 60 inside the premises and 25 for the external area. It was noted that objections had been received by Officers on behalf of Licensing Authority and Environmental Health in relation to the prevention of public nuisance and the prevention of crime and disorder.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Stephen Walsh, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant explained the representations were based solely on the Cumulative Impact Policy (CIZ) and stated that if the licence was granted it would not negatively add to the problems of the CIZ.
It was noted that the applicant was the owner of the Spitalfields Estate. They would not be operating the Premises itself and the operator would be given a lease of the Premises. The operator had been vetted and was deemed appropriate for the Spitalfields Estate. Mr Walsh explained that local Residents Associations such as SPIRE and St George’s Residents had been consulted and there had been no objections and neither had the police objected on the basis of crime and disorder. Conditions had been agreed with the police.
Mr Walsh explained that the Applicant held a licence at 43 Brushfield Street, also within the CIZ, and that would be surrendered in the event that the Sub-Committee granted the application. Therefore the overall number of licences within the CIZ would remain the same. He further explained that 43 Brushfield St had been granted in August of last year and on the surrender of a licence for 12 Market Street (next to the premises). The premises licence for 12 Market had no conditions on the operating schedule and did not have any restrictions in terms of its operation or the use of the external area.
It was noted that the premises would only sell craft beer, they would be premium quality and would not be such as could be bought in supermarkets. There would be a small food offering but the Premises would not be operating as a restaurant. It was further noted that the operator had been trading from another premises in Brick Lane for some years, with no cause for concern or complaints. It was explained that the main concern of the responsible authorities related to the use of the external area and the potential for that to give rise to public nuisance. Mr Walsh referred to the acoustic report contained in the supplemental agenda which showed that the use of this area was not likely to cause public nuisance during the late hour in question between 9pm and 10pm.
Members then heard from Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer. He briefly referred to his representation on pages 164 ... 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.
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