Agenda and draft minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: There were no apologies for absence.
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST PDF 56 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: There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interest.
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To note the rules of procedure which are attached for information. Minutes: The rules of procedure were noted.
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UNRESTRICTED MINUTES PDF 86 KB To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on;
· 29th October 2013 · 6th November 2013 (2pm) · 6th November 2013 (5pm) · 12th November 2013 · 20th November 2013
Additional documents:
Minutes: The minutes of the Licensing Sub Committee meetings held on:
were agreed and approved as a correct record.
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the start of the meeting, Kathy Driver, Principal Licensing Officer informed Members that the objectors had raised concerns about the review process, she explained that the review process was followed, notices had been put up, review advertised accordingly and noted on the webpage with contact details of Licensing Services as there was currently no facility on the webpage to maintain the full register. Ms Driver mentioned that it was fairly limited as to what could be put on the blue notices however asserted that all requirements had been met.
Mr Jeremy Philips, Counsel for the Premise Licence Holder, stated that the notice as drafted was defective and had the potential to make the proceedings invalid. He stated that the notice did not set out the grounds of the review but only the licensing objective which could imply many things.
Mr Guy Ladenburg, Counsel for the Metropolitan Police, did not agree that the notice was defective and believed that a failure of mandatory notice did not render a hearing. He explained that the notice was an opportunity for residents to support the review and there was no reason why the proceedings become nullified or void. It was noted that there was a large number of people supporting the premises and no one supporting the review.
Having sought legal advice from Mr Paul Greeno, Senior Advocate, Members conferred on this matter and agreed to continue with the hearing.
At the request of the Chair, Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a review of the premises licence for Joiners Arms, 116-118 Hackney, London E2 7QL. It was noted that the review had been triggered by the Metropolitan Police and there had been representations made in support of the premises.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Guy Ladenburg, Counsel for the Metropolitan Police explained that the review of Joiners Arms, had been triggered by the Police, although it was a much loved and cherished institution, there were serious concerns of crime and disorder. It was noted that the pub was very busy, and had very late opening hours and was vulnerable for drinkers to come when other premises had closed.
He explained that incidents of crime and disorder over the past 18 months had led to the review, he then referred to the incidents detailed on pages 56 -66 of the agenda.
Mr Ladenburg stated that the Premise Licence Holder had listened to advice about installing CCTV cameras, and changing glassware to polycarbonate glass and had agreed to these conditions to some degree. He explained that the main issue was to do with the late hours of the premises, which attracted more inebriated people to the premises.
He requested members to reduce closing hours to 12 midnight on week days and 00.30 on weekends and suggested conditions for CCTV cameras, ID scanners, SIA door staff, and no entry or re-entry conditions.
Members then heard from Mr Jeremy Philips, Counsel for Joiners Arms, he ... view the full minutes text for item 5.1 |
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE CHAIR CONSIDERS URGENT Minutes: There was no other business.
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