Agenda and minutes

Councillor Singh Johal was appointed as Chair 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 was no declarations of interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on 1^st December 2023 are attached and members will be asked to confirm them as a correct record.

The minutes of the meeting held on 1st December 2023 were recorded as a true and accurate record.

AGENDA

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO NOTE

Under the law, the Sub-Committee is entitled to consider certain items in private where in the circumstances the public interest in maintaining the matter exempt from publication outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. Members of the public will be asked to leave the meeting when such items are discussed.

The Sub-Committee is recommended to consider the following reports in private on the grounds that they contain ‘exempt’ information as defined by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985, as amended, and consequently that the Sub-Committee makes the following resolution:- “that the press and public be excluded during consideration of the following reports in accordance with the provisions of Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended, because they involve the likely disclosure of 'exempt' information, as defined in the Paragraphs detailed below of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, and taking all the circumstances into account, it is considered that the public interest in maintaining the information as exempt outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.”

Paragraph 1

Information relating to an individual.

Paragraph 2

Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.

Paragraph 7

Information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime.

B1) APPLICATION FOR A REVIEW OF AN EXISTING PREMISES LICENCE - SOPHY, 8-10 KING STREET, LEICESTER.

RESOLVED:

That the press and public be excluded during consideration of the following reports in accordance with the provisions of Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended, because it involves the likely disclosure of 'exempt' information, as defined in the Paragraphs detailed below of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, and taking all the circumstances into account, it is considered that the public interest in maintaining the information as exempt outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

Paragraph 1

Information relating to an individual.

Paragraph 2

Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.

Paragraph 7

Information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime.

 A1) – Application for a Review of an Existing Premises Licence

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits a report for a review of an existing premises licence - Sophy, 8–10 King Street, Leicester.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submitted a report on an application for the review of an existing premises license for Sophy, 8-10 King Street, Leicester.

Jai Dhillon Kumar, Premises License Holder of Sophy was present, he was accompanied by Rashid Aslam, Head Doorman and Ahmet Redjeb Owner of Certified Security. Mr Jefferson Pritchard, Police Constable for Leicestershire Police, accompanied by Nigel Rixon, Licensing Manager of Leicestershire Police and  Matthew Robinson the Licensing Enforcement Team Manager were present. Also present were the Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) and the Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee.

The Chair led on introductions and outlined the procedure the meeting would follow.

The Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) presented the report and outlined details of the application. It was noted an application was received on the 27^th of March 2024 from Leicestershire Police for a review of the existing premises licence for Sophy, 8-10 King Street. The application was made on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety.

It was noted that a representation was received on 23^rd April 2024 from a member of the public. The representation related to the prevention of public nuisance. The residents had been affected by noise from the bar itself and customers leaving the premises in the early hours.

PC Pritchard was given the opportunity to outline the details of the Police representation, presented a CCTV footage of instances occurring outside of the venue and answered questions from Members.

Mr Jai Dhillon Kumar was given the opportunity to provide supporting information and answered questions from Members.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submitted a report on an application for the review of an existing premises license for Sophy, 8-10 King Street, Leicester.

Jai Dhillon Kumar, Premises License Holder of Sophy was present, he was accompanied by Rashid Aslam, Head Doorman and Ahmet Redjeb Owner of Certified Security. Mr Jefferson Pritchard, Police Constable for Leicestershire Police, accompanied by Nigel Rixon, Licensing Manager of Leicestershire Police and  Matthew Robinson the Licensing Enforcement Team Manager were present. Also present were the Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) and the Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee.

The Chair led on introductions and outlined the procedure the meeting would follow.

The Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) presented the report and outlined details of the application. It was noted an application was received on the 27^th of March 2024 from Leicestershire Police for a review of the existing premises licence for Sophy, 8-10 King Street. The application was made on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety.

It was noted that a representation was received on 23^rd April 2024 from a member of the public. The representation related to the prevention of public nuisance. The residents had been affected by noise from the bar itself and customers leaving the premises in the early hours.

PC Pritchard was given the opportunity to outline the details of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

With there being no further business, the meeting closed at 20.00.