Agenda item
Application by Brent Trading Standards to review the premises licence for 'Bacovia' (296 Neasden Lane, London, NW10 0AE) pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
This application was adjourned at the Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee (C) meeting on 12 February 2013.
Decision:
Having considered the application by Brent Trading Standards to review the premises licence for ‘Bacovia’ (296 Neasden Lane, London, NW10 0AE) pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 the Sub-Committee resolved that the premises licence continue in force subject to conditions.
that the following conditions be added to the premises licence:
(i) that an application be made to vary the designated premises supervisor within three months of this hearing
(ii) that a personal licence holder who speaks fluent English be on the premises at all times that it is open to the public and if such times they are not on the premises, then there shall be no sale of alcohol.
(iii) that signage be displayed at the point of sale stating ‘No proof of age, no sale of alcohol’.
(iv) that alcohol products located behind the counter be covered by a screen at times when they are not for sale.
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee (A) acknowledged the concerns raised by Brent Trading Standards and the police in respect of prevention of crime and disorder and protection of children from harm, particularly in respect of the incident as reported by Brent Trading Standards concerning sale of alcohol to an underage person. In view of the seriousness of the incident, it was felt that the conditions above needed to be added to the premises licence in order to help the licensee uphold the licensing objectives (prevention of crime and disorder, prevention of public nuisance, ensuring public safety and protection of children from harm).
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee (A) also added an informative that the premises licence holder and his staff undertake refresher training on managing licensed premises.
Minutes:
Having considered the application by Brent Trading Standards to review the premises licence for ‘Bacovia’ (296 Neasden Lane, London, NW10 0AE) pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 the Sub-Committee resolved that the premises licence continue in force subject to conditions.
that the following conditions be added to the premises licence:
(i) that an application be made to vary the designated premises supervisor within three months of this hearing
(ii) that a personal licence holder who speaks fluent English be on the premises at all times that it is open to the public and if such times they are not on the premises, then there shall be no sale of alcohol.
(iii) that signage be displayed at the point of sale stating ‘No proof of age, no sale of alcohol’.
(iv) that alcohol products located behind the counter be covered by a screen at times when they are not for sale.
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee (A) acknowledged the concerns raised by Brent Trading Standards and the police in respect of prevention of crime and disorder and protection of children from harm, particularly in respect of the incident as reported by Brent Trading Standards concerning sale of alcohol to an underage person. In view of the seriousness of the incident, it was felt that the conditions above needed to be added to the premises licence in order to help the licensee uphold the licensing objectives (prevention of crime and disorder, prevention of public nuisance, ensuring public safety and protection of children from harm).
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee (A) also added an informative that the premises licence holder and his staff undertake refresher training on managing licensed premises.
Supporting documents:
- bacovia-covreport[1], item 4. PDF 38 KB
- bacovia-appreview[1], item 4. PDF 121 KB
- bacovia-policerep[1], item 4. PDF 182 KB
- bacovia-witnessstatement[1], item 4. PDF 56 KB
- bacovia-witnessstatement2[1], item 4. PDF 48 KB
- bacovia-witnessstatement3[1], item 4. PDF 49 KB
- bacovia-licenseeinterview[1], item 4. PDF 131 KB
- bacovia-licence[1], item 4. PDF 13 KB