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An application has been received for a new premises licence for the premises known as ‘Gaja’, 360 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9RX.

This matter is brought before the Sub Committee for determination.

Attendance:

From BCP Council:

Tania Jardim – Licensing Officer

Linda Cole – Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee

Michelle Cutler – Clerk to the Sub-Committee

The Chair made introductions and explained the procedure for the Hearing, which was agreed by all parties. 

The Licensing officer presented a report, a copy of which has been circulated and a copy of which appears as Appendix A to these minutes in the Minute book.

The Sub-Committee was asked to consider an application for a new premises licence, for the premises known as ‘Gaja’, 360 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9RX to permit the Supply of alcohol (On & Off Sales)

Monday to Sunday 12:00 to 22:30.

The Licensing Authority had received three representations on the grounds that to grant the application would undermine the prevention of crime and disorder and prevention of public nuisance licensing objectives.

The Sub-Committee noted that the application for regulated entertainment had been removed.

The following persons attended the Hearing and addressed the Sub-Committee to expand on the points made in their written submissions:

Ms Kasia Wozniak – Applicant

Mr Thavenasen Naidoo – Designated Premises Supervisor

Mr Nertil Bala - Objector

The Sub-Committee asked various questions of all parties present and was grateful for the responses received.

The Sub-Committee heard from Mr Bala, who had objected on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance licensing objective, mainly regarding the premises original proposed closing time of 02:00. Given that the premises had offered to close at 23:00 hours each day, Mr Bala confirmed that he wished to withdraw his representation.

All parties had the opportunity to ask questions. All parties were invited to sum up before the Sub-Committee retired to make its decision. Before concluding the Hearing, the Legal Advisor advised all parties of the right of appeal. 

RESOLVED that the application for a new premises licence for the premises known as ‘Gaga’, 360 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9RX to permit the following activities be GRANTED.

Supply of alcohol (On & Off Sales)

Monday to Sunday 12:00 to 22:30

Subject to the following conditions agreed with Trading Standards being attached to the Licence:

·       Challenge 25 shall be operated at the premises where the only acceptable forms of identification are recognised photographic identification cards, such as a driving licence or passport / Holographically marked PASS scheme identification cards.

·       Appropriate signage advising customers of the policy shall be prominently displayed in the premises.

·       All staff involved in the sale of alcohol shall receive training on the law relating to prohibited sales, the age verification policy adopted by the premises and the conditions attached to the premises licence. Refresher training shall be provided at least once every 6 months. A record shall be maintained of all staff training and that record shall be signed by the person receiving the training and the trainer. The records shall be kept for a minimum of 12 months and made available for inspection by police, licensing, or other authorised officers.

And, subject to the following conditions agreed with Dorset  ...  view the full minutes text for item 59