Agenda

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

To receive any apologies for absence from Members.

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.

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

The Licensing Authority has received an application for a new premises licence for the premises known as ‘Hengistbury Post Office’, 106 Broadway, Southbourne.

The Sub-Committee is asked to adjourn the hearing until 23rd June 2026 in accordance with Regulation 12 of the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005.

S&A Entertainment Ltd have made an application for a new premises licence to be used for a “Taste of the Caribbean Food & Drink Festival”.

The date for 2026 has been set for 20th June 2026, thereafter, the event will take place on a consecutive Saturday and Sunday for one weekend each year between May and September with dates to be confirmed with BCP Council on a yearly basis.

The application seeks to permit live and recorded music and the sale of alcohol from 10:00 to 20:00 on the Saturday and Sunday.

The application attracted 7 representations from other persons on the grounds that to grant the application would undermine the prevention of crime and disorder, prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children from harm licensing objectives.