Agenda and minutes

Councillor Thomas was appointed Chair for the meeting.

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The Director, Environmental Services, submitted a report that required Members to determine an objection notice relating to a temporary event notice (TEN) submitted by Mr Oliver Snedker, Requiem Live Limited for the premises formerly known as Leicester International Hotel, 57 Rutland Street, Leicester.

Members noted that an objection notice had been received in respect of the temporary event notice, which necessitated that the temporary event notice had to be considered by Members.

Mr Oliver Snedker and Mr Richard Wheatcroft from Reqium Live Limited, Mr Andrew Sansome (Noise Team), Ms Hanifa Turk (Environmental Health Officer) and Ms Victoria Johnson (Student Environmental Health Officer) were present at the meeting. Also present were the Licensing Team Manager and Trainee Solicitor to the hearing panel.

The Chair asked everyone present to introduce themselves.

The Licensing Team Manager presented the report. It was noted that an objection had been received from the Noise Team on the grounds of public safety. The meeting was informed there was no existing premises licence at the venue, therefore, no conditions could be attached to the TEN. The hearing panel was also informed that either the Police of the Noise Team could submit an objection notice based on any of the four licensing objectives.

Mr Sansome on behalf of the Noise Team outlined the reasons for the objection and answered questions from Members:

·         It was an unusual objection on the grounds of public safety.

·         The Noise Team had prior knowledge of the premises through a previous noise complaint.

·         There would be noise break-out from the occasional scream.

·         Concern regarding noise from the premises was outweighed by health and safety concerns.

·         Colour photos of the exterior of the premises were circulated to the applicant and the hearing panel.

·         A photo indicated where the nearest residential premises were in relation to the building.

·         In light of the unfinished building condition, the venue was not suitable for a playground-type chase, when participants would be in a highly charged state, fuelled by alcohol.

·         People reacted differently in different circumstances, and their focus would not be on the environment around them.

·         A risk assessment provided by the applicant had highlighted hazards in the building, including no lighting on some floors, broken windows and asbestos in part of the building.

·         There was risk of accidents and incidents which could result in tragedy.

·         It was recommended that a full assessment be undertaken by Health and Safety and Building Control, and that no use of the building should occur until completed.

·         The Health and Safety Commission were the enforcement authority for a building site.

·         The building could not be accessed, but a response had been given.

·         Worked had finished on site, but the Licensing Authority were only informed of the fact on 13^th may 2014.

Ms Hanifa Turk, Environmental Health Officer provided additional information and answered questions from Members:

·         Public safety was a concern, and evidence would need to be provided to show the building was structurally sound.

·         A question was directed at the applicant as  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.

The meeting closed at 11.28am.