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 96 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 19th May 2015 (to follow), 2nd June 2015, 16th June 2015 (to follow) and 30th June 2015.
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Minutes: The minutes of the meeting were agreed and approved as a correct record. |
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Andrew Heron, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premise licence for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, 66-68 East Smithfield, London E1W 1AW. It was noted that objections had been received by local residents.
At the request of the Chair Mr Simon Foster, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant gave a brief background to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, he explained that it was a professional institute which was previously situated in Lambeth. He explained that the building would have offices on each floor with a museum, and a staff canteen on the ground floor.
It was noted that the Applicant no longer required the provision for regulated entertainment or late night refreshments and that they would only have low level background music which did not require a licence. It was noted that the provision for the sale of alcohol would only be used during events that were to be hosted at the venue, these events would be for members only and would not be for the retail sale of alcohol to members of the public. It was further noted that these events would usually take place during lunchtime.
Ms Foster explained that there were two rooms for events/functions a conference room for 80/90 people and larger conference room on the ground floor for 150 people. He explained that the premise would not be used for parties or weddings and would only be for corporate events, that there would be no bar area and would not be open to the general public. It was suggested that there would be no more than 10-15 events a year and events would be overseen by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Facilities Manager with no events going beyond 11pm.
It was further noted that the canteen was for staff only, with food being supplied by outside caters and that there would be no alcohol retained on the premises.
Mr Foster stated that the society had accepted that building works had been delayed and therefore apologised to residents for any disruption that was caused during that time. It was noted that there were no parking facilities at the premises and that all invites would be notified that no parking facilities were available.
It was noted that no children would be allowed on the premises and that the Applicants would work closely with local residents to promote the licencing objectives.
Ms Gurwinder Olive, Legal Advisor asked the Applicant’s representative to submit clear plans of the premises should an application be granted.
Members then heard from Ms H De Feo, local resident, she explained that she was representing herself and several other local residents in the area, it was noted that she was not generally objecting to the development, however residents had not been informed of the disturbances that would be caused as a result of the development. She explained that an alcohol licence with a broad spectrum of hours was concerning and ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Andrew Heron, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premise licence for Shiraz Food & Wine, 178 Hackney Road, London E2 7QL. It was noted that objections had been received by the Police and local residents. It was noted that the premises was subject to a review previously where the licence had been revoked and that this was a new application by a new applicant.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Abid Hussain, Applicant, explained that he was a new applicant and shouldn’t be seen in the same light as the previous licensee. He explained that high strength alcohol would be sold at a high price and therefore would be above the price range for street drinkers.
He said that street drinking was common in the area and that the safer neighbourhood team should be dealing with this. He explained that street drinkers were still hanging around the area despite the shop not having a licence and not selling alcohol.
He further explained that the local resident objector, Mr Jorde had had previous conflict with the previous licensee and since then Mr Jorde has been making complaints against the premises. He concluded by urging Members to grant the licence as the business was not viable without a licence.
Members then heard from PC Mark Perry, Metropolitan Police who explained that this was nothing to do with previous application but was more to do with the area in which the premises was in as it was a magnet for street drinkers who cause nuisance to local residents and it was evident that a lot of alcohol brought by the street drinkers had been previously purchased from Shiraz Food and Wine.
He said that if a licence was granted then street drinkers would start buying from the premises and the anti-social behaviour would start again. He referred to page 139 of the agenda and stated that since the licence had been revoked the anti-social behaviour had dramatically reduced. This was also referenced on page 173 of the agenda. PC Perry said that the shop was the source of anti-social behaviour and that anti-social behaviour would start again if a licence is granted.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That the applicant had paid for half the lease subject to the licence being granted. - That the premises was currently open selling groceries, oyster and paypoint - That the applicant took over the premises in March 2015 - That the applicant had no relation with the previous owner - The applicant confirmed that CCTV cameras were in operation and that a personal licence holder would at the premises at all times. - That customers who were inebriated or seen to be inebriated would not be served. - That the applicant would operate a challenge 25 policy and work closely with responsible authorities to help promote the licencing objectives.
Members retired to consider their decision at 8.00pm and ... view the full minutes text for item 4.2 |
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE CHAIR CONSIDERS URGENT Minutes: There was no other business.
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