Issue - meetings

To consider an application by Dorset Police for the review of the premises licence for the premises known as ‘The Bell’, 915 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6AX.

This matter is brought before the Sub-Committee for consideration.

NOTE: In relation to this item of business, the Sub Committee may be asked to consider the following resolution depending on the course of discussions at the hearing and the content of any supplementary information submitted:

“That under Section 14 (2) of the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005, and with regard to Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that the public interest in withholding the information outweighs such interest in disclosing the information and that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1, 2 and 7 in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act.”

Present:

BCP Council:

Tania Jardim – Licensing Officer

Mike Forster – Legal Advisor to the Sub Committee

Louise Smith – 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 had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'B' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

The Licensing Sub-Committee were asked to consider an application by Dorset Police for the review of the premises licence as they no longer had confidence in the designated premises supervisor (DPS) to uphold the licensing objectives and the premises licence holder had not made any significant changes to the premises licence to ensure the licensing objectives were promoted.

The Sub Committee were also directed to consider the additional supplementary information provided by the Solicitor on behalf of the premises.

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

Applicant:

Sergeant Gareth Gosling – Dorset Police

For the premises:

Michelle Hazlewood - Solicitor

Steff Kent – Area Manager

Craig Deacon – Regional Manager

Adam Sealy – DPS

RESOLVED that under Section 14 (2) of the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005, and with regard to Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that the public interest in withholding the information outweighs such interest in disclosing the information and that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1, 2 and 7 in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act.”

This item was restricted by virtue of paragraphs 1, 2 and 7 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Exempt information – Categories 1 (information relating to any individual), 2 (information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual) and 7 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (other than the authority)).

The Sub-Committee were shown a CCTV video provided by Dorset Police regarding the incident which occurred on 18 May 2024.

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

Decision:

RESOLVED that having considered the application to review the premises licence for the premises known as ‘The Bell’, 915 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH7 6AX the Sub-Committee has decided that it is necessary to impose conditions on the premises licence on the grounds that the premises is not upholding the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, and public safety licensing objectives.

Reasons for decision:

The Sub-Committee gave detailed consideration to all of the information  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43