Agenda and minutes

Councillor Pickering was appointed as Chair.

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 minutes of the meeting held on 8 November 2023 are attached and members will be asked to confirm them as a correct record.

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 8^th November 2023 has been circulated and members confirmed that they were a correct record.

The Director of Neighbourhoods and Environmental Services submits a report for a new premises licence for Bungles Bar, 13 Kings Street, Leicester, LE1 6RN.

Councillor Pickering, as Chair led on introductions and outlined the procedure the hearing would follow.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submitted a report on an application for a new premises licence for Bungles Bar, 13 King Street, Leicester.

The Applicants Mr Keith Fletcher (DPS), Mr Ashley Mitchell and Ms Charlene Driver were in attendance. Also in attendance was PC Jefferson Pritchard, Leicestershire Police, Vandana Lad, Noise and Pollution team, Councillor Patrick Kitterick, Castle Ward and Mr and Mrs Dickinson. 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.

A representation was received on 30 January 2024 from an interested party The representation related to the prevention of crime and disorder and the prevention of public nuisance.  The representee was concerned due to the traffic between premises and the public space in between.

A second representation was received on 02 February 2024 from a member of the public The representation related to the prevention of crime and disorder and the prevention of public nuisance. The representee was concerned that it was likely to cause increased noise and disturbance to people living nearby and the closeness to a problematic premises.

A third representation was received from the Noise Team. The representation related to the prevention of public nuisance. The representee was concerned that the level of amplified music that would be heard in the surrounding properties and may lead to sleep deprivation. They are also concerned over the level of noise that may be heard from the location of the smoking area at the front of the premises.  The Noise Team had made contact with the applicant and had reached an agreement with conditions to be added to the licence, if granted.

A fourth representation was received on 8 February 2024 from Leicestershire Police. The representation related to the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children from harm.  The Police were concerned that there was a real possibility that the premises could contribute towards existing violent crime in the area.  They had been in contact with the applicant and had reached an agreement with conditions to be added to the licence, if granted.

Mr Pritchard, Police Constable for Leicestershire Police, was given the opportunity to outline the details of the Police’s representation and answered questions from Members, Representees and Officers.

Ms Lad, Noise and Pollution Control Officer was given the opportunity to outline the details of their representation and answered questions from Members, Representees and Officers.

Councillor Kitterick, Castle Ward Elected Member was given the opportunity to outline the details of their representation and answered questions from Members and Officers.

Mr and Mrs Dickinson were given the opportunity to outline the details of their representation and answered questions from Members and Officers.

The applicants, Mr Kevin Fletcher, Mr Ashley Mitchell and Ms Charlene Driver were  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

With there being no further business, the hearing closed at 2:29pm.