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There were no declarations of interest.

The rules of procedure were noted.

Licensing Objectives:

·       The prevention of public nuisance

·       The prevention of crime & disorder

Representations:

·       Metropolitan Police

·       Environmental Protection

Ward: Bow East

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:

·       The Prevention of Crime and Disorder;

·       Public Safety;

·       The Prevention of Public Nuisance; and

·       The Protection of Children from Harm.

This is an application for a Standard Temporary Event Notice. Enclosed was a copy of the application, the applicant has described the nature of the application as follows:

90 White Post Lane was a clear gravel yard bounded by 8ft site fencing on all sides. It is the site of the now demolished Lea Tavern Public House and guest rooms. The site has been empty since the public house was demolished around 2012. The Boat Live project was a converted boat and container structure, which has been running at 66-78 White Post Lane for the last year and will be relocated at this site.

The Notice was given on 20th April 2023 and the Responsible Authorities

were notified of the Temporary Event Notice on 21st April 2023 The premises that has been applied for is: 90 White Post Lane Hackney

Wick London E9 5EN. The dates and timings that have been applied for are as follows:

6th and 7th May 2023 from 12:00 hours to 23:59 hours

Members should note on the form the description and nature of the

events has been stated the two events will operate on:

6th May 2023 from 3pm to 12 midnight

7th May 2023 from 12pm to 10pm

Applicant

Metropolitan Police

PC Mark Perry sought the sub-committee to issue a counter notice for this application as he believed it would lead to increased crime and disorder and public nuisance.

 Firstly when the applicant operated from 66 – 78 White Post Lane, not only were there noise complaints from local residents, when Police visited the site they found a poorly run venue with intoxicated customers, and

open use of drugs. Management were not running the premises effectively as they had allowed customer to become drunk and there was no sense that anyone was in charge. They  believe that should this venue be allowed to have a Temporary Event Notice there will be crime and disorder. The applicant have not said how they will keep customers safe, they have not provided a security plan, an egress or dispersal plan. Customers would be

vulnerable when leaving a venue after the event has finished as if they have consumed alcohol then their decision making would be impaired and would be more likely to be either victims of or instigators of alcohol related crime and disorder. Given the likelihood of drugs being used at late night music events, such as the one on these dates. The Police were concerned that the applicant has made no reference to any searching of customers or security planning. The Police  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.1

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.