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Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial Interests (if any) Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, any relevant financial or other interest in the items on this agenda. Decision: None declared. Minutes: None declared. |
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Application by Zenastar Ltd for a variation of its betting licence for 'Bet George' (509A High Road, Wembley, HA0 2DH) pursuant to the provisions of the Gambling Act 2005 Decision: that the application by Zenastar Ltd for a variation of its betting premises licence for ‘Bet George’ (509A High Road, Wembley, HA0 2DH pursuant to the provisions of the Gambling Act 2005 be agreed with conditions.
(i) that the hours during which betting be permitted on the premises be:-
00:00 to 23:59 - Monday to Sunday
(ii) that the following conditions be added to the licence:-
1. CCTV shall be installed to Home Office Guidance standards and maintained in a good working condition and recordings shall be kept for 31 days and shall be made available to police and licensing officers if requested
2. A CCTV camera shall be installed to cover the entrance of the premises
3. A “Challenge 21” policy shall be adopted and adhered to
4. A refusal and incident book shall be kept and maintained and made available to police and responsible authorities
5. “Raid control” crime prevention measures shall be installed and all staff given suitable training
6. A clear and unobstructed view into the premises shall be maintained at all time;
7. A suitable intruder alarm complete with panic button shall be fitted and maintained
8. The premises shall be staffed by one member of staff at all times whilst the premises are open to the public
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee (B) felt that there was insufficient evidence to suggest that the application would undermine the licensing objectives (keeping gambling crime free, making sure that gambling is fair and open and protecting children and vulnerable adults). In addition, it felt that the conditions above as suggested by police would help enable the applicant to uphold the licensing objectives and accordingly the application was approved with these conditions attached.
Minutes: Relevant authority making a representation
Sergeant Adrian Adolphus (Brent Police) PC Nicola McDonald (Brent Police) Gillian Crew (Brent Police’s legal representative)
Applicant and applicant’s representative
Roger Etchells (applicant’s agent) George Irwin (Zenastar Ltd)
Yogini Patel (Senior Regulatory Service Manager, Safer Streets, Environment and Neighbourhood Services) introduced the matter and confirmed that the applicant was applying to vary their betting premises licence to permit 24 hour gambling Monday to Sunday
Relevant authority making a representation
Sergeant Adrian Adolphus (Brent Police) began by explaining that the premises had been split into two separate sections since 2008, with one half for adult gaming centre activities and the other for betting activities. The applicant had obtained a previous variation to the licence in 2010 to permit gambling until 00:00. Since the granting of this variation, there had been four incidents of concern recorded at the premises as outlined in the police statement that had been previously circulated. Sergeant Adrian Adolphus referred to the most recent incident on 4 March 2012 where damage had been inflicted on the property and the staff abused by a customer who had become agitated in their failure to win any money whilst playing on a gaming machine. Members heard that this was a common occurrence for betting premises in Brent. The second incident on 15 October 2011 related to a member of the public who was intoxicated claiming that he had been pushed out of the premises resulting in him falling and hurting his back. The member of the public was subsequently arrested for racially aggravated assault, however Sergeant Adrian Adolphus asserted that the member of public should never have been admitted to the premises in the first instance because of his intoxicated state. A third incident on 11 March 2011 included an allegation from a customer that they had been insulted by staff and suffered a cut lip as a result of a member of staff throwing a coin at him. Subsequent enquiries by the police had failed to obtain a response from the customer. Finally on 6 January 2011, it had been reported that a customer had attacked a gaming machine, although it had not resulted in any damage. However, Sergeant Adrian Adolphus stated again that the customer should not have been allowed on the premises as he was subsequently charged with being drunk and disorderly. Sergeant Adrian Adolphus also stated that the application and plans lacked a number of details, including CCTV arrangements and the number and location of the adult gaming machines. Furthermore, it was also possible to gain entrance between the adult gaming centre and the betting shop which was contrary to the Gambling Commission’s regulations.
PC Nicola McDonald (Brent Police) also spoke in support of the representation. She stated that she had visited the premises on 17 April 2012 and that as she entered the betting shop, there were two customers present but she had to wait for four minutes before a member of staff arrived. She noted that there was only ... view the full minutes text for item 2. |
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Application by Luis Mateus Da Costa for a premises licence for 'Emporio Brazil' (231 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA9 6DX) pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 Decision: The sub-committee was informed that all relevant representations had been withdrawn prior to hearing this case and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered.
Minutes: The sub-committee was informed that all relevant representations had been withdrawn prior to hearing this case and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered.
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Application by Coral Racing for a provisional statement for a betting premises licence for '300-302' (Preston Road, Harrow, HA3 0QP) pursuant to the provisions of the Gambling Act 2005 Decision: that the application by Coral Racing for a provisional statement for a betting premises licence for ‘300-302’ (Preston Road, Harrow, HA3 0QP) pursuant to the provisions of the Gambling Act 2005 be agreed with conditions.
The following conditions to be added to the licence:-
1. The premises shall install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system as per the minimum requirements of the Home Office. All entry and exit points will be covered enabling frontal identification of every person entering in any light condition. The machine area will also be covered by CCTV. The CCTV system shall continually record whilst the premises is open for licensable activities and during all times when customers remain on the premises. All recordings shall be stored for a minimum period of 31 days with date and time stamping. Recordings shall be made available immediately upon the request of Police or authorised officer throughout the preceding 31 day period.
2. Notices indicating that CCTV is in use at the Premises shall be placed at or near the entrance to the Premises and within the Premises.
3. A monitor shall be placed inside the Premises above the front door showing CCTV images of customers entering the Premises.
4. The Licensee shall install the following aspects of “Raid Control” as agreed with the Police:
1. Robbery Awareness Training 2. Cash Handling Procedures 3. Time delayed systems 4. CCTV as set out above But excluding smoke and dye packs
5. The licensee shall provide a clear line of vision in to the premises from the street from that part of the shop frontage marked pink on plan 3652/LP01 Rev B.
6. The licensee shall place and maintain a sign at the entrance to the Premises stating that access to the premises will be excluded to the following people:
Anyone who is under the age of 18; Anyone who appears to be under the age of 21 and is unable to provide proof of age that they are over the age of 18; Anyone who is barred from the premises; Anyone who has alcohol on their person;
7. The licensee shall place and maintain a sign at the entrance to the Premises stating that “Persons causing criminal damage on the premises will be prosecuted”.
8. All doors and windows shall remain closed during any licensable activity and where a door is used for customers to enter or leave the premises the door will be fitted with a self-closing magnetic locking device that can be used at management discretion.
9. The licensee shall install and maintain an intruder alarm and panic button.
10. The licensee shall install and maintain a full counter screen at the premises.
11. The licensee shall install and maintain a magnetic door locking system for the customer toilet operated by staff from behind the Counter.
12. The licensee shall operate and advertise a “Think 21” scheme at the premises.
13. The licensee shall maintain a bound and paginated incident log at the Premises in which shall ... view the full decision text for item 4. Minutes: that the application by Coral Racing for a provisional statement for a betting premises licence for ‘300-302’ (Preston Road, Harrow, HA3 0QP) pursuant to the provisions of the Gambling Act 2005 be agreed with conditions.
The following conditions to be added to the licence:-
1. The premises shall install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system as per the minimum requirements of the Home Office. All entry and exit points will be covered enabling frontal identification of every person entering in any light condition. The machine area will also be covered by CCTV. The CCTV system shall continually record whilst the premises is open for licensable activities and during all times when customers remain on the premises. All recordings shall be stored for a minimum period of 31 days with date and time stamping. Recordings shall be made available immediately upon the request of Police or authorised officer throughout the preceding 31 day period.
2. Notices indicating that CCTV is in use at the Premises shall be placed at or near the entrance to the Premises and within the Premises.
3. A monitor shall be placed inside the Premises above the front door showing CCTV images of customers entering the Premises.
4. The Licensee shall install the following aspects of “Raid Control” as agreed with the Police:
1. Robbery Awareness Training 2. Cash Handling Procedures 3. Time delayed systems 4. CCTV as set out above But excluding smoke and dye packs
5. The licensee shall provide a clear line of vision in to the premises from the street from that part of the shop frontage marked pink on plan 3652/LP01 Rev B.
6. The licensee shall place and maintain a sign at the entrance to the Premises stating that access to the premises will be excluded to the following people:
Anyone who is under the age of 18; Anyone who appears to be under the age of 21 and is unable to provide proof of age that they are over the age of 18; Anyone who is barred from the premises; Anyone who has alcohol on their person;
7. The licensee shall place and maintain a sign at the entrance to the Premises stating that “Persons causing criminal damage on the premises will be prosecuted”.
8. All doors and windows shall remain closed during any licensable activity and where a door is used for customers to enter or leave the premises the door will be fitted with a self-closing magnetic locking device that can be used at management discretion.
9. The licensee shall install and maintain an intruder alarm and panic button.
10. The licensee shall install and maintain a full counter screen at the premises.
11. The licensee shall install and maintain a magnetic door locking system for the customer toilet operated by staff from behind the Counter.
12. The licensee shall operate and advertise a “Think 21” scheme at the premises.
13. The licensee shall maintain a bound and paginated incident log at the Premises in which shall ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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Application by Mr Aizaz Ahmend and Mrs Bhadrabati Ahmed for vary the designated premises supervisor for 'Jamies News and Convenience Store' (Lyon Park Avenue, Wembley, HA0 4HG) pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 Decision: The sub-committee was informed that the application had been withdrawn and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered.
Minutes: The sub-committee was informed that the application had been withdrawn and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered.
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Application by Alberton Mameli for a personal licence pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 Decision: that the application by Alberto Mameli for a personal licence pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 be refused.
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee (B) noted that the applicant was subject to a relevant unspent conviction for the purposes of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and which is considered a relevant offence under Schedule 4 of the Licensing Act 2003 as set out in the police’s representation. Section 120 (2) (d) of the Licensing Act 2003 provides that the Sub-Committee shall not grant a personal licence where an applicant has been convicted of a relevant offence. Accordingly the application was refused on the basis that it may undermine the licensing objective in relation to the prevention of crime and disorder.
Minutes: that the application by Alberto Mameli for a personal licence pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 be refused.
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee (B) noted that the applicant was subject to a relevant unspent conviction for the purposes of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and which is considered a relevant offence under Schedule 4 of the Licensing Act 2003 as set out in the police’s representation. Section 120 (2) (d) of the Licensing Act 2003 provides that the Sub-Committee shall not grant a personal licence where an applicant has been convicted of a relevant offence. Accordingly the application was refused on the basis that it may undermine the licensing objective in relation to the prevention of crime and disorder.
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Application by Samia Asad for a premises licence for '268' (Preston Road, Wembley, HA3 0PY) pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 Decision: that the application by Abdul Sattar for a premises licence for ‘268’ (Preston Road, Wembley, HA3 0PY) pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 be refused.
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee (B) noted that there were a number of apparent irregularities and lack of clarity in the application which the applicant was unable to provide an explanation of at the meeting due to their failure to attend the hearing and accordingly the application was refused.
Minutes: that the application by Abdul Sattar for a premises licence for ‘268’ (Preston Road, Wembley, HA3 0PY) pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 be refused.
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee (B) noted that there were a number of apparent irregularities and lack of clarity in the application which the applicant was unable to provide an explanation of at the meeting due to their failure to attend the hearing and accordingly the application was refused.
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Application by Hamid Aria for a premises licence for 'Z Club' (427A/427B High Road, Wembley, HA9 7AB) pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 Decision: The sub-committee was informed that all relevant representations had been withdrawn prior to hearing this case and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered.
Minutes: The sub-committee was informed that all relevant representations had been withdrawn prior to hearing this case and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered.
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