Agenda and draft minutes

To elect a Chair of this meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee.

RESOLVED that Councillor Keddie be elected Chairman of the Sub-Committee for the duration of the meeting.

Voting: Unanimous

To receive any apologies for absence from Members.

There were no apologies for absence.

Councillors are requested to declare any interests on items included in this agenda. Please refer to the workflow on the preceding page for guidance.

Declarations received will be reported at the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest.

The protocol for public speaking at Licensing Sub Committee hearings is included with the agenda sheet for noting.

The protocol for public speaking was noted.

White Tiger Europe Limited have applied for the renewal of the Sex Establishment Licence to permit the premises to trade as a sex shop for a further twelve-month period.

The applicant also requests replacement of the shop sign.

The Licensing Authority has received one objection.

This matter is brought to the Licensing Sub Committee for determination.

Present:

BCP Council:

Nananka Randle – Licensing and Trading Standards Manager

Linda Cole – Legal Advisor 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 and Trading Standards Manager presented the report, a copy of which had 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 the renewal of the Sex Establishment Licence for the premises known as ‘Easy Tiger’, 27 The Triangle, Bournemouth, BH2 5SE, to permit the premises to trade as a sex shop for a further twelve-month period. The applicant also sought permission to replace the outside shop sign for a black version.

As a result of the consultation 1 objection was received against the renewal of the licence.

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

Mr Jonathan Spencer – licence holder and proprietor

Mrs Susan Stockwell – Objector

The Sub Committee asked various questions of all parties present and were grateful for the responses received. All parties were invited to sum up before the Sub-Committee retired to make its decision.

RESOLVED that the application to renew the Sex Establishment Licence for the premises known as ‘Easy Tiger’, 27 The Triangle, Bournemouth, BH2 5SE, to permit the premises to trade as a sex shop for a further twelve-month period, be GRANTED and that the applicant’s request to replace the outside shop sign for a black version also be GRANTED. 

Reason for Decision:  

The Sub-Committee considered in detail all the information which had been submitted before the hearing, including the report of Sarah Rogers, Principal Licensing Officer, which was presented by Nananka Randle, Licensing and Trading Standards Manager, the written submissions of the objector, Susan Stockwell, and the written submissions of the applicant, Jonathan Spencer. The Sub-Committee also considered the verbal submissions made by all parties at the hearing and was grateful to all parties for their responses to questions.  

In making its decision the Sub-Committee had regard to the provisions of Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 and the available grounds for refusing the application contained within paragraph 12 of that schedule. The Sub-Committee did not consider there was sufficient evidence in the objector’s submission to support a refusal on any of the available grounds.  

The Sub-Committee noted that the business has traded as a sex shop at its current location for 16 years under the current ownership and a further 9 years before that at another location in the Triangle.  

The Sub-Committee was informed that one objection had been received against the renewal of the licence from Mrs Susan Stockwell citing objection to the renewal on the basis that the shop was too near the library, which had a children's section; that the operator had on numerous occasions left  ...  view the full minutes text for item 78.

Admiral Bars (Hampshire) Ltd have applied for the renewal of the Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence to permit relevant entertainment at the premises for a further twelve-month period.

The Licensing Authority has received one objection.

This matter is brought to the Licensing Sub Committee for determination.

Present:

BCP Council:

Nananka Randle – Licensing and Trading Standards Manager

Linda Cole – Legal Advisor 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 and Trading Standards Manager presented the report, a copy of which had been circulated and a copy of which appears as Appendix B to these minutes in the Minute Book.

The Sub-Committee was asked to consider an application made by Admiral Bars (Hampshire) Limited for the renewal of the licence to use the premises as a sexual entertainment venue, providing relevant entertainment, for a further twelve-month period.

As a result of the consultation 1 objection was received against the renewal of the licence.

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

For the Applicant:

Robert Sutherland, Keystone Law, representing the Applicant

Naresh Kumar Mal, Regional Manager, Admiral Bars (Hampshire) Ltd

Objecting: Susan Stockwell

The Chair noted that Alastair Weatherstone, Director for the Licence Holder, Admiral Bars (Hampshire) Ltd, had intended to attend the hearing via Microsoft Teams but was unable to do so due to technical issues on the Council’s side. The applicant’s solicitor confirmed that he was content to proceed in Mr Weatherstone’s absence and would contact him directly if any clarification was required.

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.

RESOLVED that the application to renew the Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence for the premises known as ‘Temptation’, 1 Yelverton Road, Bournemouth BH1 1DA, be GRANTED.?? 

The Sub-Committee considered in detail all the information which has been submitted before the hearing and contained in the Licensing Officer’s report for Agenda Item 6, including the report of Sarah Rogers, Principal Licensing Officer, presented by Nananka Randle, Licensing and Trading Standards Manager, the written submissions of the objector, Susan Stockwell, and the written submissions of the applicant, Admiral Bars (Hampshire) Ltd, represented by?Mr Robert Sutherland, the Applicants Solicitor, and Mr Naresh Mal, Regional Manager, Admiral Bars (Hampshire) Ltd. The Sub-Committee also considered the verbal submissions made by all parties at the hearing and was grateful to all parties for their responses to questions.? 

The Sub-Committee is aware?that “moral” objections to SEVs cannot be considered and as they determine the application, they must have due regard to the equality objectives in the Public Sector Equality Duty (section 149 of the Equality Act 2010). ? 

The Sub-Committee had regard to the provisions of Schedule 3 to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (“the 1982 Act”), and the available grounds for refusing the application contained within paragraph 12 of that Schedule. The Sub-Committee agree that the mandatory conditions for refusal of the application as set out in paragraph 12(1) of Schedule 3 to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 79.