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The Director of Environmental Services submits a report on an application for a new premises licence, Riverside Pavilion, Riverside Football Ground, Braunstone Lane East, Leicester, LE3 2FW.

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The Director, Environmental Services, submitted a report that required Members to determine an application for a new premises licence for Riverside Pavilion, Riverside Football Ground, Braunstone Lane East, Leicester, LE3 2FW.

Members noted that representations had been received in respect of the application which necessitated that the application for a new premises licence had to be considered by Members.

The applicant, Mr Kehar Singh Hayer was present with a representative, Mr Andrew Cox. Also present were Councillor Nigel Porter, local councillor for Aylestone, Mr Chris White (Noise Team, Leicester City Council), Mr Roger Barrington (Braunstone Town Council) and Ms Jenny Davie (local resident on behalf of Aylestone Meadows Appreciation Society - AMAS). Also present were the Licensing Team Manager and Solicitor to the hearing panel. Observing in the public gallery were Councillor Piara Singh Clair (former Chairman of the GNG Football Club). Mr Steve White (Chair of Governors, Ellesmere College), Mr Kulwinder Singh Johal and Dr. Johal were present in the public gallery and accompanied the applicant. Further members of the public were observing from the public gallery.

The Licensing Team Manager presented the report. Colour photographs of the exterior of the premises were circulated to all those present at the meeting. It was noted that a representation from the Noise Team was made on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance. It was noted that representations from a local resident and from Braunstone Town Council were made on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance. It was also noted that representations were received from Councillor Porter (Ward Councillor for Aylestone), a local resident, and local resident on behalf of Aylestone Meadows Appreciation Society on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm.

The meeting was informed that supplemental information had been circulated before the meeting, consisting of a signed agreement between the applicant and the Noise Team, and an email from a resident.

Mr Chris White on behalf of the Noise Team outlined the reasons for the objection and subsequent agreement with the applicant, and answered questions from Members:

·         The premises was close to a number of residential properties, and the noise team was mainly concerned with on-street activity.

·         An agreement was reached between the applicant and the Noise Team, to the conditions requested by the Noise Team outlined in the report.

·         A noise limiter would not be considered at this point, as the structure of the building should be adequate to prevent noise escaping from the premises with the doors and windows kept shut.

·         The applicant indicated that regulated entertainment would only take place indoors.

In response to Members questions, the Licensing Team Manager made the following points:

·         It was a statutory responsibility for the applicant to consult with the Fire Authority.

·         It was the premises user’s responsibility to carry out fire safety assessments, and to comply with regulations, but did not need to be considered as part of the licence application.

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