Agenda and draft minutes

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

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

Voting: Unanimous

To receive any apologies for absence from Members.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Harman, Cllr Chapmanlaw stepped up as 1^st reserve to sit on the Sub-Committee.

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.

To consider an application by Dorset Police for the review of the premises licence following a visit by HM Immigration Enforcement where they discovered 2 illegal workers employed at the premises.

Dorset Police no longer have confidence in the premises licence holder to uphold the prevention of crime and disorder licensing objective.

This matter is brought to the Sub Committee for determination.

Present:

From BCP Council:

Sarah Rogers – Senior Licensing Officer

Lina Cole – Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee

Michelle Cutler – Clerk to the Sub-Committee

Tania Jardim – Licensing Officer, Observing

Andy McDiarmid – Legal Advisor, observing

Cllr P Canavan - Observing

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 and a copy of which appears as Appendix ‘A’ to these minutes in the Minute Book.

The Licensing Sub-Committee was asked to consider an application made by Dorset Police for a Review of the Premises Licence following a visit by HM Immigration Enforcement where 2 illegal workers were found employed at the premises. Dorset Police no longer had confidence in the premises licence holder to uphold the prevention of crime and disorder licensing objective.

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

For the Applicant:

Sargeant Gareth Gosling – Dorset Police

For the Premises:

Roy Francis – Premises Licence Holder and Designated Premises Supervisor

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.

RESOLVED that?having considered the application dated 25 March 2025, made by Dorset Police to review the premises licence for the premises known as ‘Chicken n Beer’, 58-58A Stanfield Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2NP, the Sub-Committee has decided that it is appropriate to revoke the licence on the grounds that the premises are not upholding the prevention of crime and disorder licensing objective and is satisfied that there is no alternative outcome that will mitigate the concerns raised by Dorset Police and Home Office Immigration Enforcement.? 

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The Sub-Committee?gave detailed consideration to?all of the information which had been submitted before the hearing and contained in the report for Agenda Item 5, presented by Sarah Rogers, Senior Licensing Officer, in particular the written and oral evidence provided by Sgt Gosling of Dorset Police, the written representation made by Home Office Immigration Enforcement dated 26 March 2025 in support of the review on the grounds of Prevention of Crime and Disorder and Public Safety, as well as the verbal submissions made at the hearing by Mr Roy Francis, Premises Licence Holder and Designated Premises Supervisor. 

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In determining the review, the Sub-Committee considered the options available to them as set out in the recommendations of the report and provided for in the Licensing Act 2003. They took account of the Guidance by the Secretary of State made under section 182 of that Act as well as the BCP Statement of Licensing Policy. The Sub-Committee’s decision is based upon consideration of the promotion of the Licensing Objectives. The Sub- Committee acknowledged that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

Deep Blue Restaurants Limited have made an application to vary the premises licence for Harry Ramsden, East Beach, Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth to permit the provision of the existing licensable activities to take place outdoors and for the off-sale supply of alcohol. 

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

Present:

From BCP Council:

Sarah Rogers – Senior Licensing Officer

Lina Cole – Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee

Michelle Cutler – Clerk to the Sub-Committee

Tania Jardim – Licensing Officer, observing

Andy McDiarmid – Legal Advisor, observing

Cllr P Canavan - Observing

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 and a copy of which appears as Appendix ‘A’ to these minutes in the Minute Book.

The Licensing Sub-Committee was asked to consider an application made by Deep Blue Restaurants Limited to vary the premises licence for Harry Ramsden, East Beach, Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth for the provision of the existing licensable activities to take place outdoors and for the off-sale supply of alcohol.

The Licensing Authority had received five representations from residents on the grounds of the Prevention of Crime and Disorder, Public Safety, Prevention of Public Nuisance and Protection of Children from Harm licensing objectives.

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

For the Applicant:

Jason Waggot – Operations Manager

Mohammad Shahid Shaikh – Premises Manager

There were no objectors in attendance.

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.

RESOLVED that the application to vary the premises?licence for the premises known as ‘Harry Ramsden’, East Beach, Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH1 2EZ, for the provision of the existing licensable activities (Live Music, Recorded Music, Late Night Refreshment) to take place outdoors and for the supply of alcohol off-sale be GRANTED, with the following conditions attached, as offered by the Applicant in advance of the Hearing and amended by the Sub-Committee in their deliberations.? 

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1.     Outdoor music shall be restricted to low-level, background    recorded music which must be turned off by 10:00 pm each evening.? 

2.    No live music shall be provided outdoors at any time.? 

3.    Alcohol shall only be available for off sale when purchased to accompany a substantial meal.? 

4.     Off sale of alcohol shall terminate at 10:00pm.? 

The following conditions were amended as follows:? 

Condition 2.1 removed ?

Condition 2.5 amended ?

 A CCTV system, shall be installed to cover all entry and exit points, including under the arches, enabling frontal identification of every person entering in any light condition. The CCTV system shall continually record and cover areas where alcohol is kept for selection and purchase by the public, whilst the premises is open for licensable activities. It shall operate during all times when customers remain on the premises. All recordings shall be stored for a minimum period of 31days with correct date and time stamping. Recordings shall be made available immediately upon the request  ...  view the full minutes text for item 13.