Agenda item
Application for a new premises licence The Ragged School Museum, 46-50 Copperfield Road, London E3 4RR
Licensing Objectives
· The prevention of public nuisance
· The protection of children from harm
Representations:
· Resident
Ward: Mile End
Minutes:
The Sub-Committee considered an application by The Ragged School Museum Trust for a new premises licence to be held in respect of The Ragged School Museum, 46-50 Copperfield Road, London E3 4RR (“the Premises”). The application sought authorisation for licensable activity as follows:
The sale by retail of alcohol (On and off sales)
Monday to Friday, from 11:00 hrs. to 23:00 hrs.
Saturday and Sunday, from 11:00 hrs. to 00:00 hrs.
The provision of late-night refreshment – Indoors
Friday and Saturday, from 23:00 hrs. to 00:00 hrs.
Note: (Sunday to Thursday – no provision of late-night refreshment)
The provision of regulated entertainment – Indoors
(Plays and Films)
Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 hrs. to 22:00 hrs.
Sunday, from 11:00 hrs. to 18:00 hrs.
(Live music, Recorded Music)
Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 hrs. to 22:30 hrs.
Friday and Saturday, from 10:00 hrs. to 23:00 hrs.
Sunday, from 10:00 hrs. to 22:30 hrs.
(Performance of dance)
Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 hrs. to 22:00 hrs.
Hours premises are open to the public
Monday to Thursday, from 09:00 hrs. to 23:00 hrs.
Friday and Saturday, from 09:00 hrs. to 24:00 hrs.
Sunday, from 10:00 hrs. to 23:00 hrs.
Any Sub-Committee decision must be reasonable and proportionate in supporting the licensing objectives.
Applicant
The Sub-Committee noted the applicant’s clarification that they did not anticipate more than 500 people to attend whenever plays, films, or music were presented. The applicant acknowledged that this obviated the application for a licence regarding regulated entertainment, because where such events occur between 08:00hrs. and 23:00hrs. before an audience of no more than 500 people, no licence was required by law.
The Sub-Committee heard from that the applicant was content with a condition requiring two SIA accredited door supervisors to be on duty at large events, defined by the applicant as events where 200 or more people were expected to attend.
The sub-committee heard evidence form the applicant and resident during this time the sub-committee had the opportunity to ask question to either parties which were answered and responded to.
The Sub-Committee were grateful to the applicant for clarifying that with regard to conditions which they originally proposed in the operating schedule: -
· Crime prevention notices would be notices stating that CCTV was in operation at the premises.
· The applicant was no longer seeking a condition that food was available during opening hours.
· The applicant was content to substitute for “All measures that are reasonably practicable are taken to apprehend any suspects pending the arrival of the police and the crime scene is preserved so as to enable a full forensic investigation to be carried out by the police; and such other measures are taken (as appropriate) to fully protect the safety of all persons present on the premises”, the standard police incident reporting condition which the applicant acknowledged they had heard from sitting in on the previous application, “An incident log shall be kept at the premises, and be available on request to the police or an authorised officer. It must be completed within 24 hours of any incident and will record the following: a) all crimes reported to the venue; b) all ejections of patrons; c) any complaints received concerning crime and disorder d) any incidents of disorder; e) all seizures of drugs or offensive weapons; f) any faults in the CCTV system, searching equipment or scanning equipment; g) any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service.”
· The applicant withdrew their proposed condition which said, “Governed by industry best practice”, recognising that this was vague and open to enforcement issues, although it would remain part of their corporate policies.
· The applicant no longer proposed the condition “Calibrated noise meter in event space with colour digital warning display and data logging”, particularly since it was established that the presentation of plays, dance and music did not require a licence.
· The applicant amended the proposed condition, “After 19.00hrs., children will only be allowed into the cafe area when accompanied by an adult Museum staff are trained to be aware of children wandering around the premises and ensure they are safe” to “After 19.00hrs., children will only be allowed into the cafe area when accompanied by a responsible adult.”
Resident
The Sub-Committee noted the objector’s concerns regarding noise disturbance and risk to children’s safety. Members also noted the applicant’s acceptance that there was no evidence of any risk to children’s safety, and that there was no evidence of anyone else in the neighbourhood having suffered noise disturbance. It was appreciated that the objector mentioned having experienced a couple of instances of very loud music coming from the premises last Summer.
Decision
That the application for a new premises licence in respect of The Ragged School Museum, 46-50 Copperfield Road, London E3 4RR be granted with conditions as follows: -
The sale by retail of alcohol (On and off sales)
Monday to Friday, from 11:00 hrs. to 23:00 hrs.
Saturday and Sunday, from 11:00 hrs. to 00:00 hrs.
The provision of late-night refreshment – Indoors
Friday and Saturday, from 23:00 hrs. to 00:00 hrs.
Hours premises are open to the public
Monday to Thursday, from 09:00 hrs. to 23:00 hrs.
Friday and Saturday, from 09:00 hrs. to 24:00 hrs.
Sunday, from 10:00 hrs to 23:00 hrs.
Conditions
1.The premises shall install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system as per the minimum requirements of the Tower Hamlets Police Licensing Team. All entry and exit points will be covered enabling frontal identification of every person entering in any light condition. The CCTV system shall continually record whilst the premises is open for licensable activities and during all times when customers remain on the premises. All recordings shall be stored for a minimum period of 31 days with date and time stamping. Viewing of recordings shall be made available immediately upon the request of Police or authorised officer throughout the entire 31-day period.
2. Notices shall be displayed at the premises informing visitors that CCTV is in operation at the premises.
3. A staff member from the premises who is conversant with the operation
of the CCTV system shall be on the premises at all times when the premises are open. This staff member must be able to provide a Police or authorised council officer copies of recent CCTV images or data with the absolute minimum of delay when requested.
4. When the designated premises supervisor is not on the premises, any or all persons authorised to sell alcohol will be authorised by the designated premises supervisor in writing. This authorisation shall be available on request by the police or any authorised officer.
5. An incident log shall be kept at the premises, and be available on request to the police or an authorised officer. It must be completed within 24 hours of any incident and will record the following:
a) all crimes reported to the venue;
b) all ejections of patrons;
c) any complaints received concerning crime and disorder
d) any incidents of disorder;
e) all seizures of drugs or offensive weapons;
f) any faults in the CCTV system, searching equipment or
scanning equipment;
g) any refusal of the sale of alcohol;
h) any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service.
6. In the event that a serious assault is committed on the premises (or appears to have been committed) the management will immediately ensure that:
a) the police (and, where appropriate, the London Ambulance
Service) are called without delay;
b) all measures that are reasonably practicable are taken to
apprehend any suspects pending the arrival of the police;
c) the crime scene is preserved so as to enable a full forensic
investigation to be carried out by the police; and
d) such other measures are taken (as appropriate) to fully protect
the safety of all persons present on the premises.
7. A Challenge 25 proof of age scheme shall be operated at the premises where the only acceptable forms of identification are recognised photographic identification cards, such as a driving licence, passport or proof of age card with the PASS Hologram.
8. A record shall be kept detailing all refused sales of alcohol. The record should include the date and time of the refused sale and the name of the member of staff who refused the sale. The record must show the outcome of the person who was intoxicated. The record shall be available for inspection at the premises by the police or an authorised officer at all times whilst the premises is open.
9. Loudspeakers shall not be located in the entrance lobby, or outside the premises, or on ceilings; and anti-vibration mounts shall be used for speakers attached to the walls.
10. Notices shall be prominently displayed at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and businesses and leave the area quietly.
11. Patrons permitted to temporarily leave and then re-enter the premises, e.g. to smoke, shall be limited to 8 persons at any one time.
12. For events where 200 or more people are expected to attend, there shall be two SIA accredited door supervisors on duty at the premises.
13. After 19:00hrs., children will only be allowed into the cafe area when accompanied by a responsible adult.
14. After 22:00hrs., patrons shall only be permitted to exit the premises via Copperfield Road.
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