Agenda and minutes

Councillor Hunter was appointed as Chair for the meeting.

The Chair outlined the procedure for the meeting to be followed and led on introductions.

There were no apologies for absence.

Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed.

There were no declarations of interest made.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits a report on an application for the review of an existing premises licence for The Local Store, 116 Bruin Street, Leicester, LE4 5JW.

Report attached. A copy of the associated documentation is attached for Members only. Further copies are available on the Council’s website at www.cabinet.leicester.gov.uk.

(Wards Affected: Belgrave)

The Chair confirmed with Sub-Committee Members that the reports for the meeting had been read and Police bodycam footage circulated to them had been viewed.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submitted a report requiring the Sub-Committee to determine an application for the review of an existing premises licence for The Local Store, 116 Bruin Street, Leicester, LE4 5JW.

The Sub-Committee noted that representations had been received which necessitated that the application for the review of the premises licence had to be considered by the Sub-Committee.

Mr Anilkumar Tandel Premises Licence Holder (PLH) and Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) was present, accompanied by Mr Anil Bhawsar, Licence Agent, and an interpreter. Mr Dave Braithwaite (Deputy Licensing Manager, Leicestershire Police), PC Martin Rawlings (Leicestershire Police), Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications), two Licensing Team Managers for Enforcement, two Licensing Officers for Enforcement, and Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee were also present.

Mr Tandel confirmed he would require the use of the translator. The Chair confirmed with Mr Tandel that he understood the procedure for the meeting outlined.

The Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee confirmed that two written representations had been received from Members of the public, but they were not present at the meeting.

The Licensing Manager (Policy and Applications) presented the report and outlined details of the review application. Further information from the applicant had also been circulated by email to Members prior to the meeting. It was noted that a review application had been received on 26^th February 2020 from the Licensing Team Manager for Enforcement for a review of the existing premises licence on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm. The Licensing Team Manager was concerned the premises was being used for on sales of alcohol, as the licence holder was allowing customers to drink alcohol on the premises. It was noted an application to transfer the premises licence and vary the DPS was received on 18^th March 2020 from Mr Tandel. No representations were received from the Police, howeverthe Licensing Team Manager still had concerns regarding the premises despite the change in ownership.

It was noted that a representation was received on 13^th March 2020 from Leicestershire Police on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children from harm. The Police were concerned with  how the premises was being run,  the unauthorised activities taking place and lack of control over activities by the premises licence holder.

It was further noted that representations had been received from two local residents on 19^th March 2020 and 25^th March 2020 who were concerned about drinking being allowed on the premises, and other types of anti-social behaviour such as spitting, inconsiderate parking and drunken behaviour.

For clarification it was noted in the report that Section 2.1, third bullet point ‘Exclude a licensable activity from the scope  ...  view the full minutes text for item 62.

There being no other items of urgent business the meeting closed at 11.40am.