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 81 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 19th May & 02 June 2015.
Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes to be considered at the next meeting.
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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 new application for Millharbour IOD Express (Tesco), 41B Millharbour, London E14 9NA. It was noted that an objection had been received from a local resident.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Jeremy Bark, Licensing Representative on behalf of Applicant explained that the premises is a convenience store and that it currently has a licence for 6am-11pm but the applicant wanted to apply for a new licence with extended hours. He also advised that there is a planning application for the new hours.
He advised Members that 16 of the Council’s policy was applicable. It was noted that Tesco was an excellent operator with good practices, and a responsible retailer that trains, encourages and empowers staff. It was also noted that they operate a Challenge 25 policy (with till prompts) which is audited by test purchases and comprehensive training.
Mr Bark concluded that the premises had high staffing level, 4 management staff, 16 members of staff and cleaning staff. He advised that there is CCTV in place and that there is careful consideration of stock delivery and placing. He stressed that anti-social behaviour was not tolerated at the premises and that they had a good relationship with the local police. It was also noted that only 0.3% of the total sales were from the sale of alcohol when stores are open from 11 to midnight and therefore the extension of hours is not for alcohol sales.
Mr Bark stated that he had seen the objection but did not accept what was said by the objector.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That there was no history of complaints from residents. - That there were no conditions on the existing licence. - That the existing licence would be surrendered immediately if the application was to be granted. - That currently a security guard is on duty between the hours of 4pm-12 midnight Mondays to Saturdays and 3pm to 11pm on Sundays. - That the hours applied for were to accommodate the working patterns of local residents.
It was noted that the resident objector was not present at the meeting and therefore the written objection contained in the agenda was noted and considered by Members.
Members retired to consider their decision at 3.22pm and reconvened at 3.27pm.
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 the Chair stated that the Sub Committee had carefully considered all of the evidence before them and had heard representation on behalf of the applicant and noted the written representation from the local resident.
Members reached a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members decided to grant the application as applied for, as ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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Additional documents: Minutes: This application was withdrawn by the Applicant.
The Chair expressed his disappointment at the late withdrawal of this application and asked that the Applicant is to be written to explaining the time, effort and work involved in convening meetings and for applications to be withdrawn on the day of the meeting was inappropriate.
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE CHAIR CONSIDERS URGENT Minutes: There was no other business.
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Additional documents: Minutes: This item was withdrawn by the Applicant.
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