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Agenda and minutes

Agenda and minutes

Venue: Meeting Room G.02, Ground Floor, City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FZ

Contact: Angie Smith, Tel: (0116) 4546354, Email:  angie.smith@leicester.gov.uk 

Items
No. Item

17.

APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR

Minutes:

Councillor Singh Johal was appointted as Chair for the meeting.

 

The Chair led on introductions and the procedure for the meeting.

18.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Minutes:

There were no apologises for absence.

19.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

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

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest made.

20.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING pdf icon PDF 171 KB

The Minutes of the meeting of Licencing (Hearings) Sub-Committee held on  9th November 2021 are attached and Members will be asked to confirm them as a correct record.

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 9 November 2021 be confirmed as the correct record.

21.

APPLICATION FOR A NEW PREMISES LICENCE - SINGH BROTHERS EM LTD 258-260 VICTORIA ROAD EAST LE5 0LF pdf icon PDF 574 KB

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits a report on an application for a new premises licence for Singh Brothers EM Ltd 258-260 Victoria Road East, LE5 0LF.

 

Report attached. A copy of the associated documentation is attached for Members only. Further copies area available on the Council’s website at www.cabinet.leicester.gov.uk or by telephoning Democratic Support on (0116) 4546354.

 

(Ward aggected: Troon)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submitted a report on an application for the review of an existing premises licence, for Singh Brothers EM Ltd., 258 – 260 Victoria Road East, Leicester, LE5 0LF

 

The Premises Licence Holder (PLH) / Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) Mr Baljinder Singh was present, accompanied by his agent Mr Anil Bhavsar, Licensing Agent. Councillor Cank was present as an objector accompanied by a local resident. Also present was the Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) and the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee.

 

The Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) presented the report and outlined details of the application. It was noted a petition was received on 1st November 2021 from local residents and shop owners. The representation related to the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance and public safety.

 

The Sub-Committee Members noted a representation had been received on 2nd November 2021 from Councillor Cank. The representation was made on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance and public safety. Councillor Cank expressed her opposition to a licence being granted advising that there were already two premises in the small parade of shops selling alcohol. She added that an application was made for the same premises just over 12 months ago which was strongly opposed by in excess of 300 residents in the immediate area.

 

Members were informed a further representation was received on 10th November 2021 from residents living around Brackley Close Post Office. The representation related to the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance and public safety. The residents strongly opposed the application as there were already a few premises selling alcohol in the area, and given that there were already significant problems with street drinking and anti-social behaviour, residents believed another off licence would only escalate what was already a growing problem.

 

Councillor Cank addressed the Sub-Committee as an objector and on behalf of the local residents who signed the petition, and answered questions from the Members, the Applicant, and his licensing agent. Councillor Cank expressed concern that another off licence would further add to litter, noise, and antisocial behaviour in the area. Councillor Cank provided new evidence at the hearing, and it was agreed by all present that  it could be circulated and used in the hearing.

 

Mr Singh and his licensing agent were given the opportunity to put forward their case and address the concerns raised by the objector and answer questions from Members and officers.

 

All parties were then given the opportunity to sum up their positions and make any final comments.

 

The Sub-Committee received legal advice from the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee in the presence of all those present.

 

In reaching their decision, Members felt they should deliberate in private on the basis that this was in the public interest, and as such outweighed the public interest of their deliberation taking place with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.

22.

APPLICATION FOR A VARIATION OF AN EXISTING PREMISES LICENCE - 2FUNKY BAR & KITCHEN, 23 NEW PARK STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 5NH pdf icon PDF 463 KB

The Director of Neighbourhoods and Environmental Services submits a report for an application for a variation of an existing premises licence for 2Funky Bar & Kitchen, 23 New Park Street, Leicester, LE3 5NH.

 

Report attached. A copy of the associated documentation is attached for Members only. Further copies area available on the Council’s website at www.cabinet.leicester.gov.uk or by telephoning Democratic Support on (0116) 4546354.

 

(Ward aggected: Westcotes)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) read a statement received from the applicant advising they were currently having to self-isolate and if it would be possible to adjourn the hearing.

 

The chair consulted with members.

 

The Chair advised that Members agreed for the Hearing to be adjourned to 21st January 2022, at 10am to be held at City Hall.

 

23.

APPLICATION FOR A NEW PREMISES LICENCE WITHIN A CUMULATIVE IMPACT ZONE - CT SUPERMARKET 85 HINCKLEY ROAD, LEICESTER pdf icon PDF 408 KB

The Director of Neighbourhoods and Environmental services submits a report on an application for a new premises licence within a cumulative impact zone for CT Supermarket, 85 Hinckley Road, Leicester.

 

Report attached. A copy of the associated documentation is attached for Members only. Further copies area available on the Council’s website at www.cabinet.leicester.gov.uk or by telephoning Democratic Support on (0116) 4546354.

 

(Ward aggected: Westcotes)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

The Chair led on introductions and confirmed with the Sub-Committee Members that reports for the meeting had been read

 

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submitted a report on an application for a new premises licence within a cumulative impact zone for CT Supermarket 85 Hinckley Road, Leicester.

 

The applicant Mr Manish Sonraj was present with Mr Anil Bhawser, Licensing Agent. Also present was the Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applicants) and the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee.

 

The Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) presented the report and outlined details of the application. It was noted that a representation was received on 20th October 2021 from a member of the public, in relation to the licensing objectives of prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety, and protection of children from  harm. The representation highlighted the area was part of the Cumulative Impact Zone and that local residents already had to deal with noise disturbances and antisocial behaviour.

 

The Sub-Committee Members noted a representation had been received on 7th of November 2021 from a member of the public. The representation related to the licensing objectives of prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance,  public safety, and protection of children from harm. The representation highlighted the area was part of the Cumulative Impact Zone and it would go against the licensing objectives if granted.

 

Members were informed further representations were received on 10th November 2021 from PC Jefferson Pritchard of Leicestershire Police. The representation was made on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety, and the protection of children from harm. Subsequently an agreement had been reached between the Applicant and the Police to attach several conditions to the licence should it be granted by Members.

 

A further representation was received on the 11th November 2021 from a member of public. The representation related to the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety, and protection of children from harm. The representation highlighted concern for children attending the nursery at the rear of the store due to an increase in delivery vehicles at the back of the store, street drinking and a greater footfall of strangers.

 

The Chair asked the Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) to summarise the objections made.

 

Mr Sonraj and his Licensing Agent were given the opportunity to put forward their case, address the concerns raised by the objectors and answer questions from Members and Officers.

 

All parties were given the opportunity to sum up their positions and make any final comments.

 

The Sub-Committee received legal advice from the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee in the presence of all those present.

 

In reaching their decision, Members felt they should deliberate in private on the basis that this was in the public interest, and as such outweighed the public interest of their deliberation taking place with the parties represented present.

 

The Chair  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23.

24.

ANY OTHER URGENT BUSINESS

Minutes:

There being no other items of urgent business, the meeting closed at 12.30pm.