Agenda and minutes

The Chair referred to the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh on 9 April 2021.  She reported that The Duke had been an important figure in all our lives and asked Councillors and all parties present to take a short period of contemplation before starting the business of the meeting.   

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

RESOLVED that Councillor Judes Butt be elected Chair 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 this meeting. The Chair thanked Cllrs D Kelsey and L Williams for attending before the start of the meeting in their role as reserves.

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 on agenda items for this meeting.

An application has been received for a new premises licence for the premises known as Southbourne Snooker Bar, 8 Deans Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH5 2DA.

The application is brought before the Licensing Sub Committee for determination.

Attendance:

From BCP Council:

Nananka Randle, Licensing Manager

Johanne McNamara, Legal Advisor to the Sub Committee

Jill Holyoake, Clerk to the Sub Committee

David Ramsay – Applicant’s representative

HuseyinKocabay - Applicant

Cllr Andy Jones – Other Person, representing himself and one ‘other person’.

The Chairman made introductions and explained the procedure for the hearing which was agreed by all parties.

The Licensing Manager presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated and a copy of which appears as Appendix A to these minutes in the Minute Book together with a Supplementary Pack which contained the Club Premises Certificate referenced in the report.

The Sub Committee was asked to consider an application for a new premises licence for the premises known as Southbourne Snooker Bar, 8 Deans Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH5 2DA for the following licensable activities and times:

·       Indoor Sporting Events: Monday to Sunday – 10:00 to 00:00

·       Sale of alcohol on the premises: Monday to Saturday- 10:00 to 00:00, Sunday -10:00 to 23:00

The application had resulted in eight representations being received from ‘Other Persons’ under all four licensing objectives.

Following mediation with Dorset Police the applicant had agreed that the terminal hour for the sale of alcohol, should the licence be granted, be reduced to 23:30 Monday to Saturday and 22:30 on a Sunday. The Police and the applicant had also agreed a condition in relation to door supervision to be attached to the premises licence if granted, as set out in Appendix 5 of the report.

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

David Ramsay – Applicant’s representative

HuceyinKocabay – Applicant

Cllr Andy Jones - Other Person, presenting his own objection and that of one ‘other person’.

During the hearing the applicant’s representative reported on the additional offered conditions which the applicant had submitted to the Licensing Authority in response to the representations received.

The Sub Committee asked various questions of all parties present and were grateful for 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.

RESOLVED:- That the application for a new premises licence for the premises known as Southbourne Snooker Bar, 8 Deans Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH5 2DA, for the provision of Indoor Sporting Events on Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 00:00hrs, and for the sale of alcohol on the premises on Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 00:00hrs* (terminal hours as amended below) be GRANTED, subject to the conditions offered by the applicant to promote the licensing objectives as detailed in Section 18 of the application form, and the following additional conditions:

Additional conditions agreed with the applicant by Dorset Police:

·       *The terminal hour for the sale of alcohol on Monday to Saturday will be 23:30hrs and on Sunday 22:30hrs.

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In relation to the items of business appearing below, the Committee is asked to consider the following resolution: -

‘That under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 2 in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act and that the public interest in withholding the information outweighs such interest in disclosing the information.’

RESOLVED that under Section 100 (A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 2 in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act and that the public interest in withholding the information outweighs such interest in disclosing the information.

An application has been received for a new Hackney Carriage and/or Private Hire driver’s licence in the Christchurch zone.

The Licensing Sub Committee is required to determine whether the applicant is considered a ‘fit and proper’ person to hold such a licence.

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

Exempt information – Categories 1 (information relating to any individual) and 2 (information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual).

Attendance:

From BCP Council:

Trudi Barlow – Licensing Officer

Johanne McNamara – Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee

Jill Holyoake – Democratic Services Clerk to the Sub-Committee

The Applicant and his representative were also present.

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 Sub Committee was asked to consider whether the applicant was considered a ‘fit and proper person’ to hold a Hackney Carriage and/or Private Hire driver’s licence.

The applicant and his representative addressed the Sub Committee to explain in more detail the circumstances of his case and why he should be permitted to proceed with his application.

The Sub Committee asked various questions of the applicant and his representative. 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 Sub-Committee is satisfied that the applicant named in the report is considered to meet the fit and proper person criteria to continue with his application to become a licensed Hackney Carriage and/or Private Hire Driver’s Licence in the Christchurch Zone, in accordance with Section 51 and 59 of Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.

Voting – Unanimous

The Licensing Sub Committee is required to determine whether the driver remains a ‘fit and proper’ person to hold a Public Carriage driver licence (Christchurch zone).

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

Exempt information – Categories 1 (information relating to any individual) and 2 (information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual).

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred to a future Sub Committee meeting to enable the driver a further opportunity to attend the hearing in person to present his case.

Voting - Unanimous