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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 procedure were noted.
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 396 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 29th June, 15th July, 27th July and 2nd August 2021.
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Minutes: The minutes of the meetings held on 29th June, 15th and 27th July and 2nd August were agreed and approved as a correct record.
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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 variation of the premises licence for Printers and Stationers, 21a Ezra Street, London E2 7RH. It was noted that objections had been received from local residents.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Jack Speigler, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant, briefly explained that the application was to remove an existing condition on the licence that ‘no drinks are to be taken outside the premises’. He said that the premises was currently offering food and drinks safely to customers and had been operating with temporary event notices to serve drinks outside the premises without any problems or complaints.
Mr Augustin Brosse, Applicant, explained that the premises was a small business in a vibrant community. His clientele were local residents who were in support of the application. He said that he sympathised with objectors but believed that offering tables and chairs would help alleviate the concerns objectors have about customers drinking outside on Ezra Street. He concluded by saying that it was a small premises which was trying to survive in this current climate.
Mr Speigler explained that there were 36 residents in support of the application, there were no responsible authorities objecting to the application and no serious concerns or complaints had been raised about the premises. He noted that the concerns raised by objectors related to public nuisance and anti-social behaviour in the area in general and were not specific to the premises. He noted that residents felt safer when the premises was open, the premises was not in the cumulative impact zone and the applicant was a responsible applicant who will promote the licensing objectives and improve and contribute to the area.
Members then heard from Mr Duncan Campbell, resident objector, who confirmed that he had met with the applicant during a couple of mediation meetings. He stated that he does not object to Printers and Stationers having a licence but he was concerned that the removal of the condition would result in more people drinking on the streets. He explained that many residents were unaware of the application and others were unclear about the nature of the application; hence, not many had objected. He said that he had lived in Ezra street for many years. It was once a quiet street but now it was a noisy and crowded place, especially on Sundays. Mr Campbell said that there was a busker attracted to the area who caused noise nuisance on a regular basis. Mr Campbell also noted that people were frequently eating and drinking on the street. He said that he would compromise by agreeing to the applicant having two tables outside with no more than 10 people sitting outside the premises at any one time. He believed that when people see a crowded area, it encourages them to come and join with their own drinks. This can result in public nuisance.
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Additional documents: Minutes: This item was adjourned to the next meeting of the Licensing Sub Committee 28th September 2021.
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Additional documents: Minutes: This item was withdrawn by the Applicant prior to the meeting.
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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.
Additional documents: Minutes: Nil items.
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