Agenda and minutes

Councillor Singh Johal was appointed as Chair for the meeting.

There were no apologies for absence.

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

Members were asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary or other interests they may have in the business on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest made.

The minutes of the previous Licensing (Hearings) Sub-Committee meetings held on 1^st February 2019 and 25^th February 2019 are attached, and Members will be asked to confirm them as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the previous Licensing (Hearings) Sub-Committee meetings held on 1^st February 2019 and 25^th February 2019 be confirmed as correct records.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits the report on an application for a review of an existing premises licence for Bombay Night Dance Bar, 32 Belgrave Road, Leicester, LE4 5AS.

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 or by telephoning Democratic Support on 0116 454 6354.

(Wards affected: Belgrave)

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submitted a report that required the Sub-Committee to determine an application for the review of an existing premises licence for Bombay Night Dance Bar, 32 Belgrave Road, Leicester, LE4 5AS.

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

Mr Vijay Chabra the Premises Licence Holder (PLH) was present and was accompanied by a legal representative. Mr Dave Braithwaite (Deputy Licensing Manager, Leicestershire Police), PC Martin Rawlings, witnesses Mrs Mariam Patel and Mrs Hemlata Patel, the Chief Licensing Officer, Licensing Team Manager, and the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee were also present.

Observing were Mr Nigel Rixon (Licensing Manager, Leicestershire Police), PC Jeff Pritchard, and Mr Anil Bhawsar.

Also in attendance was a reporter from the Leicester Mercury.

Introductions were made and the procedure for the meeting was outlined to those present.

The Chief Licensing Officer presented the report. It was noted that an application for the review of an existing premises licence had been received from Leicestershire Police on 7^th January 2019 which was made on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and the prevention of public nuisance. The Police were concerned that during the past 12 months, there had been reported incidents either within the club or just outside, and there was evidence to show that the premises and management were not supporting the licensing objectives.

It was further noted that 28 identical representations were received om 23^rd January from local residents which were made on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance and public safety. The residents were concerned that they were confronted by drunk people coming from the premises at night and in the early hours of the morning causing anti-social behaviour and nuisance.

Representatives from Leicestershire Police were given the opportunity to outline the reasons for their representation and responded to questions from the Sub-Committee. Bodycam footage provided by the Police was viewed by all persons present.

Mrs Mariam Patel outlined the reasons for her representation and answered questions from Members.

Mrs Hemlata Patel outlined the reasons for her representation and answered questions from Members.

Mrs Mariam Patel and Mrs Hemlata Patel then withdrew from the meeting.

Mr Chabra and his legal representative were then given the opportunity to respond to the application for the review of the premises license and answered questions from the Sub-Committee and Police. The Chair asked to view the Bodycam footage again for clarification of a point made. Mr Chabra and his legal representative also asked questions of the Police and asked for a further viewing of the Bodycam footage for clarification of points made.

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

Prior to the Sub-committee considering the application, the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee advised them of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 73.

The Chair had agreed to take an additional item of urgent business to allow the application for a new premises licence within a cumulative impact zone for Tigre Eyes Restaurant, 7 Abbey Street, Leicester, LE1 3TE. The agenda item was adjourned until 5^th April 2019.

The meeting closed at 3.10pm.