Agenda and minutes

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 10.15 am

Venue: HMS Phoebe, BCP Civic Centre, Bournemouth BH2 6DY. View directions

Contact: Michelle Cutler 01202 128581 or Democratic Services  Email: democratic.services@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Note: Please note there was a technical issue with the audio on the livestream for this meeting. The back up recording is now available. Apologies for the inconvenience. 

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Items
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82.

Election of Chair

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

Minutes:

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

 

Voting: Unanimous

 

83.

Apologies

To receive any apologies for absence from Members.

Minutes:

No apologies for absence were received. 

84.

Declarations of Interests

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.

Minutes:

No declarations of interest were received.

85.

Protocol for Public Speaking at Licensing Hearings pdf icon PDF 211 KB

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

Minutes:

The protocol for public speaking at licensing hearings was noted.

86.

Riviera Bar & Restaurant, 560 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4BH pdf icon PDF 247 KB

To consider an application by Dorset Police to review the premises licence for the premises known as ‘Riviera Bar and Restaurant’, 560 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth.

 

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 in relation to the content of any video footage to be shown at the hearing and any supplementary information which may be submitted prior to the hearing: “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.”

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Present:

 

From BCP Council:

 

Tania Jardim – Licensing Officer

Linda Cole – Legal Advisor to the Sub Committee

Michelle Cutler – Clerk to the Sub Committee

Cllr Adrian Chapmanlaw – Member of the Licensing Sub Committee, observing for training purposes

 

The Chair made introductions and explained the procedure for the hearing which was agreed to 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 Sub Committee was asked to consider an application submitted by Dorset Police for the review of the premises licence for the premises known as ‘Riviera Bar & Restaurant, 560 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4BH’. Dorset Police believed there was evidence that the premises was associated with significant crime and disorder.

 

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

 

Sergeant Gareth Gosling – Dorset Police, the Applicant

Louise Busfield – Dorset Police Licensing

 

Mr Panchal – Personal Licensing Courses, representing Mr Singh

Mr Singh – Designated Premises Supervisor and owner of the Premises

Mrs Singh – Premises Licence Holder

Ms Sarah Day – Manager of the Premises

 

In attendance for public session:

 

Mr Banga, TFSS Fire and Security Services

Mrs Banga – Prospective new Premises Licence Holder 

Mr Matau – Director of Security and SIA Door Staff member -

Mr Menezes – SIA Door Staff member

 

The Sub Committee went into exempt session at 11:05 and passed the following exemption:

 

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.”

 

Whilst in exempt session the Sub Committee viewed 3 clips of CCTV footage submitted by Dorset Police as part of their application.

 

The Sub Committee went back into public session at 12:05. Mr Matau and Mr Menezes were unable to return due to their work commitments.

  

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.

 

The Sub Committee adjourned for comfort breaks between 12:18 and 12:30 and 13:42 and 13:34.

 

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, as appropriate.

 

RESOLVED that having considered the application dated 7 November 2024 made by Dorset Police to review the premises licence for the premises known as ‘Riviera Bar and Restaurant’, 560 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4BH, the Sub-Committee has decided  ...  view the full minutes text for item 86.