Agenda and draft minutes

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It was confirmed that this was a Part I meeting therefore all the items of business would be considered in public.

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Introduction by Licensing Officer:

Steve Dormer, Licensing Officer, introduced the application which was for a New Premises Licence in respect of William Jolle PH, 53 Joel Street, Northwood Hills. Members were informed that a petition from local residents objecting on the grounds of public nuisance had been received containing 66 signatures. The application was originally for sale of alcohol, late night refreshment, performance of dance and provision of recorded music. However, following the intervention of the police, the request for regulated entertainment (performance of dance) had been removed and, subject to additional conditions detailed, the police were now satisfied with the application. The pub was to be marketed as 'gastro style' and the proposed opening hours had been amended slightly.

Members were advised that the licence being sought by the applicant was of a similar nature to that held by Sahib's, 22 Joel Street, Northwood Hills.

Members requested clarification on a number of points. One of the conditions stated that 'The venue should consider the use of door supervisors during busier periods at other times during the week'. Members enquired as to the definition of 'busier periods'. It was confirmed that door supervisors were no longer a necessity as the original application had now been amended. It was also confirmed that the hours shown in Appendix 2 of the report were the adjusted hours as agreed with the Metropolitan Police and included half an hour 'drinking up' time.

Representation by the Applicant's Agent:

Mr Sivashankar, agent, addressed the Sub-Committee and commented that the original application had been very different and had been amended significantly to meet the requirements of the Police (detailed in Appendix 3 of the report); said changes included a reduction in opening hours. Members were requested to note that an additional half an hour had been included in the application for the sale of late night non-alcoholic refreshments. 

Councillors were informed that the intention was to employ door supervisors as required depending on booking levels. The CCTV conditions requested by the Police had been agreed and the applicant wished to provide local residents with a traditional style pub. With regards to the issue of waste disposal, it was confirmed that the agent / applicant would be happy to include an additional condition limiting the emptying of bottles to an agreed timeframe.

Members enquired as to whether food would be served at the premises and were advised that it would. It was confirmed that 'performance of dance' no longer formed part of the application; however, Temporary Events Notices might be applied for on an ad hoc basis for special events. There would be no gambling machines on the premises. Members were also informed that all security staff employed would be SIA (Security Industry Authority) registered.

With regards to public safety, Councillors were advised that all staff would undertake training related to health & safety, food hygiene etc. Members requested clarification regarding the timing of said training. It was confirmed that staff would be fully trained within the first  ...  view the full minutes text for item 15.