Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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Contact: Simmi Yesmin, Democratic Services Tel: 020 7364 4120, E-mail: simmi.yesmin@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST PDF 64 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. Additional documents: Minutes: The rules of procedure were noted.
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 96 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 2nd December 2014.
Minutes: The minutes of the Licensing Sub Committee meeting held on 2nd December 2014 were agreed and approved as a correct record.
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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 The Loove, 82a Commercial Street, London E1 6LY. It was noted that there had been objections from Local Residents, Residents Association, Local Businesses, the Local Church and the Metropolitan Police.
At the Licensing Sub Committee hearing on 16th December 2014, it was reported to the Sub Committee that the statutory notice for the application had not been in place for the relevant period. Following submissions from the Applicant’s solicitor/representative, Members agreed for the consultation process for the application to restart due to this administrative error and discrepancies with the consultation end date in order to ensure fairness to both sides and compliance with legal requirements. It was noted that the applicant had now complied with this requirement. It was also noted that the premises was allowed to play live music between the hours of 8am and 11pm without a licence.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mike Nickson, Licensing Representative on behalf of Mr Joe Debono, Applicant, explained that the application was only for the sale of alcohol and for on sales only. He explained that there was no application for late night refreshments or regulated entertainment. He also explained that the hours applied for were within the Council’s Framework Hours and would not impact on the area as shown through the operating schedule which gives regard to policy and guidance.
It was noted that the Applicant having consulted with residents and the Police had proposed further conditions, which were listed on page 53 of the agenda. It was noted that the capacity limit for the lower ground floor was for 60 people.
Mr Nickson stressed the benefits for having this premise licence granted, he noted and gave due regard to previous management of premises however stressed that the reputation of previous management should not reflect on the Applicant and he should be given a fair chance and any evidence should be clear and not based on speculation. He explained that Mr Debono wanted to work with residents and develop a good relationship and wanted to be part of the community.
Mr Nickson confirmed that the previous owner and manager had no involvement in the company and has asked the police to check this. It was noted that the previous premise licence holder/designated premise supervisor was Mohammed Khan and Mr Debono had no relationship and no association with him. He stated that Mr Quadi was the representative of the Landlord, and runs licensed premises on Brick Lane and would have no control over the premises or the licence.
Mr Nickson then made the following points;
- That fire risk assessments had been made and there had been no objection from the Fire Authority. - That there would be no regulated entertainment and therefore no noise nuisance, this had also been assessed by Environmental Health and no objections had been ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE CHAIR CONSIDERS URGENT PDF 62 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Application for a Temporary Event Notice for Arch 11 Gales Gardens, London E2 0EJ
This item was withdrawn by the Applicant and therefore required no consideration by the Licensing Sub Committee.
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