Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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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 100 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 17th & 24th February, 3rd March & 22nd April 2015.
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Minutes: The minutes of the meeting were agreed and approved as a correct record. |
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Alex Lisowski, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a review of the premises licence for A1 News, 59 Brady Street, London E1 5DW. It was noted that the review had been triggered by Trading Standards.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Ian Moseley, Trading Standards Officer explained the concerns which led to the review. Ms Moseley explained that there were concerns of underage sales and records showed that there had been a number of breaches of legislative requirements at the premises. Including underage sales of tobacco and alcohol and possession of non-duty paid cigarettes and suspected counterfeit wine.
It was also noted that the shop was closely situated next to a school and that the school had banned the children from going to the shop. He said that Mr Abdul Rab, Premises Licence Holder, had accepted the conditions proposed but Mr Mosely wanted the Sub-Committee to apply these conditions on to the licence and consider whether a suspension was necessary.
Members then heard from Mr Abdul Hasib, representative on behalf of Mr Rab, he said that Mr Rab has not sold to underage children and have agreed to all conditions proposed by Trading Standards and that all CCTV cameras were in working order. He explained that there was a lot open space surrounding the shop which therefore attracted children to loiter outside and cause anti-social behaviour.
In response to questions it was noted that there were CCTV cameras both inside and outside the premises. That the DPS has changed and all conditions have been complied with. It was also noted that Trading Standards currently had no concerns.
Members retired to consider their decision at 6.50.pm and reconvened at 7.10pm.
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.
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merits and after careful consideration the Chair stated that the Sub Committee had carefully listened to both interested parties with particular regard to the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder and the protection of children from harm.
Members noted the Premise Licence Holder/Designated Premises Supervisor’s efforts in alleviating the concerns by agreeing to the conditions proposed by Trading Standards. Members also noted that Trading Standards were satisfied that the conditions would be met and that there were no concerns at the moment and therefore suspension was not appropriate.
Therefore Members decided to grant the review in part by adding conditions to the licence which would help promote the licensing objectives.
Members urged the Premise Licence Holder to ensure that all staff are regularly trained and that no underage sales are made.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the review application for, A1 Brady News, 59 Brady Street, London E1 5DW be GRANTED in part with conditions.
Conditions
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Alex Lisowski, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a review of the premises licence for Muhib Indian Cuisine, 73 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL. It was noted that the review had been triggered by the Metropolitan Police and supported by local residents.
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 7.20pm to view CCTV footage submitted by the Police. It was confirmed that the CCTV footage had been served to the premises licence holder. The Chair reconvened the meeting at 7.40pm.
Mr David Dadds, Legal representative for the Premise Licence Holder highlighted the fact that supporting documents submitted by the Police were served very late. Mr Dadds explained that requests for this information was made months ago.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Kitty St Aubyn, Counsel representing the Metropolitan Police explained that the Premise Licence Holder had failed to promote the licensing objectives of crime and disorder and public safety. She explained that there had been two incidents of serious crime and disorder at the premises and therefore believe the licence should be revoked. Ms St Aubyn went on to explain in detail the two incidents which took place at the premises in September 2013 and in December 2014. She highlighted the fact that on both occasions staff were fighting with customers and both times weapons were used.
Ms St Aubyn referred to page 114 of the agenda and continued to detail the history of the premises and its various licence holders. It was noted that Mr Ahad was an a previous Premise Licence Holder from 2007 then transferred over to Mr Elias Miah in November 2012 following a review hearing in November 2011 when Members of a Licensing Sub Committee made a decision to suspend the premises licence for three days and added touting conditions. She explained that since the current review had been triggered, an application to transfer the licence to “Copper Chimney (London) Limited” has been received, the company director being Mr Abdul Ahad who has been a licence holder previously as mentioned above.
It was noted that the review had been triggered because of the shocking incident on 13th December 2014 where a fight broke out in the premises between staff and customers, and as seen in the CCTV footage, staff used chairs and glasses as weapons. It was noted that the victims suffered head injuries and a broken finger. It was also noted that staff left the premises immediately evading cooperating with the police.
Ms St Aubyn explained that the CRIS report detailed the injuries that were reported and from the CCTV footage it showed that it was an unprovoked act, with members of staff inflicting harm on customers. It was noted that there were similarities between the incident in September 2013 and in December 2014 where staff were seen to be inflicting pain to members of the public, showing aggression and acting together like a gang as managers watch passively and ... view the full minutes text for item 4.2 |
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE CHAIR CONSIDERS URGENT |
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Additional documents: Minutes: This item was withdrawn as objections had been resolved.
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