Agenda, decisions and minutes
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Contact: Simmi Yesmin, Senior Democratic Services Officer Tel: 020 7364 4120, E-mail: simmi.yesmin@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST PDF 117 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: No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were declared.
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To note the rules of procedure which are attached for information. Additional documents: Minutes: The Rules of Procedure were noted by the Sub Committee.
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Additional documents:
Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Tom Lewis, Team Leader Licensing, introduced the report which detailed the application for a time limited premises licence for African Street Style Festival, Calvert Avenue/Arnold Circus London E2. It was noted that objections had been by two local residents.
The objectors were not present at the meeting and therefore Members asked the applicant to briefly present his application.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Jeffrey Lennon, Applicant explained that this year would be the fifth year that this event had been operating, it had been very successful over the years, with an exemplary record of no complaints or issues regarding noise, safety or nuisance.
Mr Lennon explained that he had reduced the event from a two day event to a one day event - Sunday 28th July 2019 and therefore this helped alleviate the concerns of one of the objectors as one of the concerns was that the event was for two days. It was noted that parking bays would be suspended, a traffic management consultant would be employed and a number of stewards would be employed to help manage the event. Stewards would be instructed to get people to leave the site when licence hours finish.
In response to questions the following was noted:
- That there would be no sound systems placed around the area or besides or outside any homes, they would only be used on the stage area which was away from any residential homes. - That it was a non-alcohol event – with no sales of alcohol and security and stewards would be instructed not to allow alcohol in the event space. - That there were approximately 100k residents in the near vicinity and only one resident was complaining. - Had waste management systems in place. - That the area was cleaned before and after the event. - That there were 18 stewards patrolling the site who would not permit alcohol onto the site.
Members adjourned the meeting at 6.50pm to deliberate 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 and in particular to have regard to the promotion of the four licensing objectives:
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merit. The Sub Committee had carefully considered all of the evidence before them and considered written and verbal representation made at the meeting by the Applicant. It was noted that the objectors were not present at the meeting. However, their written representations were noted with particular regard to the licensing objective of the prevention of public nuisance.
The Sub-Committee noted that the event has been reduced from a two day event to a one day event. The Sub Committee noted that ... view the full minutes text for item 3.1 |
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Tom Lewis, Team Leader Licensing, introduced the report which detailed the application for a review of the premises licence for Singh Supermarket, 37 Roman Road, London E2 0HU. It was noted that the review had been triggered by Trading Standards and supported by the Licensing Authority and the Metropolitan Police.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Nazir Ali, Trading Standards Officer explained that the premises was situated in a residential area, where there were grave concerns of crime and disorder and protection of children from harm from alcohol related crime. He referred to his review application on pages 91- 92 and explained that an employee of Singh Supermarket pleaded guilty to selling alcohol to a person under the age of 18 on 14 July 2017, another employee pleaded guilty to selling alcohol outside the permitted licensed hours. It was also noted that a number of counterfeit, and non-duty paid products had been seized from the premises over the years. Mr Ali stated that there have been a number of serious offences where the management of Singh Supermarket put profits over public safety.
Mr Ali also explained that Mr Arora was the director of three companies and one of the premises situated in Harrow had also been found to be selling illicit tobacco. Therefore it was the view that he was not a fit or proper person to hold a licence or be a responsible Designated Premise Supervisor (DPS). Mr Ali concluded that counterfeit goods may pose a risk to public health and therefore no choice but to seek revocation of the premises licence.
Members then heard from Ms Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer representing the Licensing Authority. Ms Holland stated that the Licensing Authority supported the review which sought revocation of the licence. She detailed a number of breaches at the premises that has been made recorded in the database (listed on pages 128-129). Ms Holland concluded that there was a blatant disregard of the law and the breaches of the licensed times and conditions have occurred despite previous warnings from Trading Standards and the Licensing Authority and therefore it was the view that on a balance of probabilities the premises is likely to continue to undermine the licensing objectives.
Members then heard from PC Mark Perry, representing the Metropolitan Police, he explained that by allowing staff to sell alcohol to person aged under 18 demonstrated not only a lack or regard to the licensing objectives but also a lack of care to children. Despite failing a test purchase the management have allowed the premises to trade beyond their hours.
He concluded that the owners and management have shown that they cannot be trusted to comply with conditions imposed upon them and therefore urged members to revoke the premises licence.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Winston Brown, Legal Representative on behalf of the Premises Licence Holder, Mr Akbor Hossain, explained that all the concerns relate to the DPS, Mr Aurora, who ... view the full minutes text for item 3.2 |
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EXTENSION OF DECISION DEADLINE: LICENSING ACT 2003 The Sub Committee may be requested to extend the decision deadline for applications to be considered at forthcoming meetings due to the volume of applications requiring a hearing. Where necessary, details will be provided at the meeting.
Minutes: There were no applications that required deadline extensions.
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