Agenda and minutes

Councillor Singh Johal was appointed as Chair of the meeting.

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.

The Director of Neighbourhoods and Environmental Services submits a report in respect of an application for Live Nation (Music) UK LTD for a new premises licence for Victoria Park for a one day event on 6 July 2024.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits a report on an application for a new Premises Licence for Victoria Park, Granville Road, Leicester.

Mr Rik Weightman, Production Director, Live Nation was present, accompanied by Mr Phil Cryer, Legal Representative for the applicant and Mr Stewart from Vanguardia Ltd the applicant’s noise management consultant. PC Nigel Rixon Leicestershire Police, Mr TJ Mavani, Licensing Team Manager (Enforcement) and Mr Alistair Hollis (Noise and Pollution Control, LCC) were present. A ward councillor, a local resident on behalf of the Friends of Clarendon Park, another local resident and Ms Bell and Ms Wade from Leicester University  were present . Also present was the Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) and the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee.

It was noted that there was a member of the press and members of the public in attendance in the Public Gallery.

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

The Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee gave clarification on points relating to the application and that the Sub-Committee were only to consider the licensing aspect and activities that had been requested for the period of time stipulated in the application.

The Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) presented the report and outlined details of the application. It was noted an application was received

on 17 October 2023 from Live Nation (Music) UK Ltd for a new premises licence for Victoria Park for a 1 day event on 6 July 2024.

The Sub-Committee noted that ten written representations had been received in opposition to the application including representations from Licensing Enforcement, Leicestershire Police and the Noise and Pollution Control Team. The representations related to the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children from harm. The representations referenced the concerns and difficulties encountered at the Kasabian concert in 2014. They referred to the potential for nuisance including noise nuisance, anti-social behaviour in various forms, criminal behaviour, transport and traffic issues  and disruption to the site and local area.

The representative of the Friends of Clarendon Park asked the Chair for permission to play music at a level of decibels commensurate with noise levels proposed by the applicant. The Committee received legal advice from the Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee. The Chair requested a sort recess to deliberate in private on whether the music would be allowed to be played to those present at the hearing. The Sub-Committee unanimously decided against the music being played. 

Representors against the application addressed the Sub-Committee in turn and Members, Officers and other representors were given the opportunity to ask questions.

Mr Mavani outlined the details of the report from the Licensing Enforcement Team. He confirmed that in light of the 62 conditions agreed with the applicant the application was no longer opposed. They answered questions from Members and other representors.

Mr Hollis outlined the details of the report from the Noise and Pollution Control Team and confirmed that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 30.

With there being no further business, the meeting closed at 3.10pm.