Agenda item

The Sub Committee considered a report regarding an application from Sedgwick Riley Ltd for a Premises Licence in relation to 30-34 Lawton Street, Congleton.

The Applicants and two interested parties attended the hearing and made representations with respect to the application.

After a full hearing of the application, and in accordance with the rules of procedure, the Chairman of the Sub Committee reported that, after taking account of:

• The Secretary of State’s Guidance under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003
• Cheshire East Borough Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy
• The four licensing objectives (namely the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm)
• All the evidence, including oral representations made at the meeting and the written representations of interested parties

the following course of action had been agreed:

RESOLVED:

The Sub Committee, having taken careful consideration of all the evidence in this matter and having determined that the operating schedule would be sufficient to prevent harm to the licensing objectives, grants the application on the following basis:

1.    Sale and supply of alcohol (for consumption both on and off the premises)

            Films (indoors)

            Live music (indoors)

            Recorded music (indoors)

            Sale and supply of alcohol

            For consumption off the premises

            Sunday to Thursday 07.00 to 00.00

            Friday and Saturday 07.00 to 01.00

            For consumption on the premises

            Sunday to Thursday 11.00 to 00.00

            Friday and Saturday 11.00 to 01.00

            New Years Eve 09.00 to 03.30

            To continue from 11.00 to 02.00 on Valentines Day, St Georges Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, Maundy Thursday and the Sunday and Monday of each bank holiday  

            Regulated entertainment

            Live Music

            Monday to Sunday inclusive 07.00 to 00.00

            Christmas Eve and New Years Eve 07.00 to 02.00

            Regulated entertainment

            Recorded Music

            Sunday to Thursday 07.00 to 00.00

            Friday and Saturday 07.00 to 01.00

            To continue from 11.00 to 02.00 on Valentines Day, St Georges Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, Maundy Thursday and the Sunday and Monday of each bank holiday  

            Regulated entertainment

            Films

            Sunday to Thursday 07.00 to 00.00

            Friday and Saturday 07.00 to 01.00

            Hours Premises Open to the Public

            Sunday to Thursday 07.00 to 00.00

            Friday and Saturday 07.00 to 01.00

            To continue from 11.00 to 02.00 on Valentines Day, St Georges Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, Maundy Thursday and the Sunday and Monday of each bank holiday  

2. Subject to the following conditions agreed with the Police and Fire Service:

·                The proof of age scheme Challenge 25 will be operated for all sales of alcohol.

·                The premise licence holder will, if he/she receives written notification from the Police Licensing Officer that they are required to do so, provide a minimum of two door supervisors every Friday and Saturday from 8pm until the premises close to the public.

·                The premises licence holder will, if he/she receives written notification from the Police Licensing Officer that they are required to do so, install a tamper proof CCTV system on the premises to the satisfaction of the Police Licensing Officer.  That CCTV system will be used to record during all hours that the premises are open for business, its images be recorded and securely retained in an unedited form for a period of not less than 21 days and copies be made freely available on demand to an employee of the Local Authority, Security Industry Authority or a Police Constable.

·                Seating for at least 50 people must be provided at all times.  

·                Means of escape.  The amended plans now show two front doors, both of which are to be turned to open outwards, the rear doors are also to be turned to open outwards.  The maximum occupancy is to be 200 persons.

·                A fire alarm is to be provided to BS5839, type M.

·                Emergency lighting is to be provided throughout to BS5266.

The Sub-Committee wished to highlight the fact that should problems relating to the licensing objectives be linked to the operation of licensable activities at this premises then Responsible Authorities or Interested Parties may call for a review of the licence at any time

Parties who had made relevant representations were reminded of the right to appeal the decision to the Magistrates Court within 21 days