Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs. Bosworth, Howard, Parkin, Mrs. Radley, Wheat and Williams.

Members are asked to declare an interest in matters for consideration at the meeting.

Councillor Mrs. Percival declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 4c, the application for a Premises Licence for the Masonic Hall, Stamford, because her husband is a member of the organisation.

(Enclosure)

The minutes of the meeting held on 2^nd December 2005 were confirmed as a correct record of the decisions taken.

a)            REMIT BACK FROM MAGISTRATES’ COURT: APPLICATION

            FOR CONVERSION AND VARIATION TO A LICENCE –

            ESTABLISHMENT, 90 WESTGATE, GRANTHAM

            Report ENV286 from the Head of Environmental Health and

            Licensing                                                     (Enclosure)

b)            REMIT BACK FROM MAGISTRATES’ COURT: APPLICATION

            FOR CONVERSION AND VARIATION TO A LICENCE – THE

            ROSE CASTLE, TRENT ROAD, GRANTHAM

            Report ENV294 from the Head of Environmental Health and

            Licensing

                       (Enclosure)

c)           APPLICATION FOR A PREMISE LICENCE – STAMFORD

            MASONIC HALL – ALL SAINTS STREET, STAMFORD

            Report ENV334 from the Head of Environmental Health and

            Licensing

                       (Enclosure)

d)           APPLICATION FOR A PREMISE LICENCE – THE NEW INN,

            FOLKINGHAM

            Report ENV336 from the Head of Environmental Health and

            Licensing

                       (Enclosure)

(THE APPENDICES TO THE REPORT AT AGENDA ITEMS 4 a) to d) ARE ATTACHED FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS ONLY. IF ANY OTHER MEMBERS WISH TO SEE THE SUPPORTING INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE HEAD OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND LICENSING)

Decision:-

That the application for conversion and variation to a licence in respect of Establishment, 90 Westgate, Grantham be agreed for the following hours for the sale of alcohol and activities requested:-

11:00 to 02:00 – Monday to Saturday

11:00 to 00:30 – Sunday

Note – The applicants are requested to display signs at the exits to the premises asking the customers to leave the club and area quietly.

The Committee had before them the Head of Environmental Health and Licensing’s report ENV286 in relation to an application for conversion and variation to a Premises Licence in respect of Establishment, 90 Westgate, Grantham. The application had previously been considered by the Committee and following appeal had been remitted back from the Magistrates’ Court. A full copy of the application was attached as appendix 1, including a map of the premises; representations received from Lincolnshire Police were attached at appendix 2 and attached at appendix 3 was a copy of the minutes from the meeting of Monday 12^th September 2005, at which the application was first considered.

The Environmental Health Manager introduced the report and outlined the application for the Committee and the representations made by the police and explained why the application had been remitted back from the Magistrates’ Court.

The Committee Support Officer advised the Committee that the course of action open to them was to approve the transition of the licence for hours as previously agreed but with the removal of conditions. It would be possible to add a note to the applicant requesting that appropriate signs be displayed requesting patrons leave quietly, as the applicant had agreed to that at the initial hearing. This was duly proposed, seconded and agreed upon.

Decision:-

That the application for conversion and variation to a premises licence in respect of The Rose Castle, Trent Road Grantham be granted for the following hours for the sale of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment and provision of entertainment facilities:-

11:00 to 00:00             Monday to Thursday

11:00 to 01:00 Friday & Saturday

11:00 to 22:30             Sunday

New Years Eve:    10:00 New Years Day

And subject to thirty minutes drinking up time, and subject also to the following conditions:-

1.                  CCTV be installed and operated during opening hours and tapes retained for no less than twenty-eight days.

2.                  Outside areas cease to be used by 22:30hrs for all purposes.

3.                  Non-standard timings be removed.

The Committee had before them the Head of Environmental Health and Licensing’s report ENV294 in relation to an application for conversion and variation to a Premises Licence in respect of The Rose Castle, Trent Road, Grantham. A full copy of the application was attached at appendix 1, including a map of the premises. The application had been remitted back from the Magistrates’ Court for further consideration by the Committee. The representations from Lincolnshire Police were attached at appendix 2 and a copy of the minutes from the 19^th September 2005 was attached at appendix 3.

The Committee Support Officer introduced the application and clarified the names of the representatives from The Rose Castle.

The Chairman sought and received confirmation that all parties had received and understood the procedure to be followed.

The Environmental Health Manager introduced the report and outlined the reasons why the application had been remitted back from the Magistrates’ Court. The Committee were advised that although they had heard the application previously, the hearing should be conducted as if it was the first hearing of the application. He reminded members of the Committee that one letter of representation had been received from the Lincolnshire Police. In the period from August 2004 to August 2005, 15 incidents had been recorded at the Rose Castle, 5 of which had been recorded as crimes. Issues raised by the police included the attempt to circumnavigate the need for temporary event notices, lack of door stewards where live entertainment is provided after midnight, the installation of CCTV cameras and the retention of tapes and an outside area being used for licensable activities.

The applicants stated their case, highlighting issues in relation to the use of CCTV and the fact that there had been no incidents to which the police were called since the Licensee had taken over. Members of the Committee questioned the applicant on matters related to CCTV. Clarification was sought as to whether there was an outside area in which licensable activities took place; the applicant stated that there was none. The applicant added that no objections had been received from any members of the local community. The applicant had amended the time for the cessation of the sale of alcohol on a Friday and Saturday to 01:00.

In summing up, the Environmental Health Manager reminded  ...  view the full minutes text for item 167.

10:49            Councillor Mrs. Percival left the room before the consideration of this agenda item, having declared a personal and prejudicial interest.

Decision:-

That the application for a premises licence for the Masonic Hall, All Saints Street Stamford, be granted as applied for, subject to the following condition:

1.                  All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency.

Note – the applicant is requested to display signs at the exits to the premises requesting the customers to leave the premises quietly.

The Committee had before them report number ENV334 by the Head of Environmental Health and Licensing in respect of a premises for the Masonic Hall, All Saints Street, Stamford. A full copy of the application was attached at appendix 1 together with a map of the premises. Attached at appendix 2 were letters of representation from 6 interested parties.

The Committee Support Officer introduced the application and clarified the names of the representatives from the Masonic Hall and two members of the public who had given notification that they wished to speak.

The Chairman sought and received confirmation that all parties had received and understood the procedure to be followed.

The Environmental Health Manager introduced the report and outlined the application to the Committee and the representations that had been received. He explained that the application had not been transferred during the transition period because provisions in place with the club certificate would not transfer under new legislation. He stated that no representations had been received from the police.

The applicant’s representative explained that a licence that included off-sales was required to facilitate a wine distribution point in the cellar of the building. The main premises provided facilities for the lodge, dinners and bar facilities. The premises had also been used for selected private functions, all of which had been supervised by the Events Manager. Questions were asked of the applicant to clarify the details of the application and whether the premises had CCTV coverage.

Two members of the public raised issues concerning noise disturbance, access to the premises and concerns about an increase in licensable activities with the increase in hours. Members of the Committee asked questions on the representations made by the members of the public.

In summing up the Environmental Health Manager reminded the committee that the application they had heard was for a premises licence including provision for on and off sales of alcohol, regulated entertainment and provision of facilities for regulated entertainment. He also reminded the committee that six local residents had made representations.

The applicant reiterated the purposes for which the premises were used, including selected private functions. He also stated that no objections had been received from statutory partners.

The applicants and officers then left the meeting.

The Committee discussed and considered the applicants’ submissions and the representations made by members of the public. It was proposed and seconded that the application should be granted for the hours and activities  ...  view the full minutes text for item 168.

12:15 – Councillor Mrs. Percival returned to the meeting.

Decision:-

That the application for variation to a premises licence in respect of The New Inn, Folkingham be granted as applied for with the amendment that the times for the screening of films and television events should cease at the same time as the sale of alcohol and subject to thirty minutes drinking up time.

Note – the applicant is requested to display signs at the exits to the premises requesting the customers to leave the premises quietly.

The Committee had before them report number ENV336 by the Head of Environmental Health and Licensing in relation to an application to vary a premises licence in respect of the New Inn, Folkingham. A full copy of the application was attached as appendix 1, including a map of the premises. Attached at appendix 2 were 12 letters of representation and a petition containing 24 representations from residents.

The Committee Support Officer introduced the applications and clarified the names of the applicant, her representative and those members of the public who had given notification that they wished to speak.

The Chairman sought and received confirmation that all parties had received and understood the procedure to be followed.

The Environmental Health Manager introduced the report and outlined the application to the Committee and the representations that had been received. The application for variation covered additional licensable activities. Members asked questions on the nature of the additional licensable activities.

The applicants stated their case and explained that they wished to vary the licence to allow an annual beer festival over one weekend in July and August, race themed evenings and other regulated entertainment. Permission was also sought for late night refreshments, i.e. tea and coffee to be served until closing time. When questioned by Committee members about the time at which the television would be turned off, the applicant agreed to switch it off at 23:00 to coincide with the last sale of alcohol.

The members of the public who spoke against the application said there were concerns over the generation of noise – formal complaints about which had been made previously – additional traffic and parking problems. The Environment Health Manager questioned whether formal complaints had been made about the parking. One complaint had been sent to Environmental Health, and the Parish Council had also discussed it. Members of the Committee asked questions about the concerns raised by the local residents.

In summing up, the Environmental Health Manager reminded the Committee that the application was for a variation to increase the number of licensable activities. No variation was requested for the times for the sale of alcohol; however, an additional 10 minutes drinking up time had been requested.

The applicant summarised why the variation was required and stated that they had suggested to members of the Parish Council, the introduction of a residents’ parking scheme.

The Committee Support Officer sought confirmation that the applicant had agreed that the time at which the television should be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 169.

The Committee will receive a presentation on police enforcement

initiative and on monitoring under age drinking from Inspector

Rose, Lincolnshire Police.

The presentation by Inspector Rose of Lincolnshire Police on police enforcement initiatives and the monitoring of under age drinking was postponed to enable more Members of the Committee to be in attendance.

The meeting was closed at 12:50.