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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 the Metropolitan Police for a review of the premises licence for 'Jet 7 Sete' (248-252 High Street, Harlesden, London, NW10 4TD) pursuant to the Licensing Act 2003 Decision: Application adjourned following a joint request from the applicant and the police for an adjournment. Minutes: Application adjourned following a joint request from the applicant and the police for an adjournment. |
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Application by the Metropolitan Police for a review of the premises licence for 'Klub Mirage' (332-336 Neasden Lane, Neasden, London, NW10 0AD) pursuant to the Licensing Act 2003 Decision: Having considered the application by the Metropolitan Police to Review the Premises Licence for ‘Klub Mirage’ (332-336 Neasden Lane, Neasden, London, NW10 0AD)) (“the premises”) pursuant to provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 the Sub-Committee resolved that the premises licence continue in force subject to amendments to premises licence and conditions as follows:-
(i) that the following hours for the provision of all licensable activities be specified:-
(a) that all licensable activities cease by 02.00 (the following day) Monday to Sunday.
(b) all licensable activities permitted on the existing licence to commence at the hours specified on the licence Monday to Sunday
(ii) that the following conditions be attached to the licence:-
(a) that all conditions as agreed with the police be attached to the licence.
The conditions are as follows:-
1. Door supervisors shall wear clothing that can be clearly and easily identified on CCTV.
2. Door supervisors of a sufficient number and gender mix, shall be employed from 2100 hours on any day when the premises are open for the sale of alcohol past midnight.
3. A register/log containing the names, badge number, dates & times of duty of security staff and any incidents that occur shall be kept and made available to the Police and Licensing Authority.
4. 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.
5. A CCTV camera shall be installed to cover the entrance of the premises.
6. Customers shall not be permitted to take open vessels outside the premises as defined on the plan submitted to and approved by the Licensing Authority.
7. The total number of people permitted on the premises including staff and performers shall not exceed the numbers specified by the licensing authority.
8. A sign stating “No proof of age – No sale” shall be displayed at the point of sale.
9. A “Challenge 21” policy shall be adopted and adhered to.
10. A refusal book shall be kept and maintained.
11. A secure facility to store controlled drugs and weapons prior to collection shall be available at all times.
12. The police shall be informed of all drugs and weapons seized from customers as soon as reasonably practical after the seizure.
13. A comprehensive record of all seized drugs and weapons shall be kept and made available to police and licensing officers for 12 months from the date of seizure.
14. Notices clearly explaining the licensee’s drugs and weapons policy shall be displayed at the entrance and at suitable places throughout the premises.
15. The licensee shall keep an incident book which shall be made available to the Police and Licensing Authority.
16. No alcohol shall be available for any customer when the premises are open for primarily for use by persons under the age of 18.
17. A copy of the premises licence summary including the hours ... view the full decision text for item 3. Minutes: Relevant authority making a representation
PC Nicola McDonald (Licensing Officer, Brent Police) Nick Mortimer (Brent Police)
Premises licence holder
Ken McLeay (premises licence holder’s legal representative) John McGowan (premises licence holder) Mr McGuigan (designated premises supervisor of the premises) and Rachel Brown (legal representative) attended in support.
Alan Howarth (Licensing Manager, Health Safety and Licensing) introduced the matter and advised that the police had applied for a review of the premises licence on the grounds of prevention of crime and disorder. Members noted that the premises had been subject to an earlier expedited review which had resulted in a suspension of the licence until the outcome of this hearing.
Relevant authority making a representation
PC Nicola McDonald (Licensing Officer, Brent Police) advised that the location of the premises in Neasden Lane had been a hotspot for crime and disorder, however since reviews of other licensed premises in the area had taken place, such activity had reduced significantly. In order to ensure the problem did not recur, the police had discussed with the licence holder how the premises should operate and she confirmed that they had come to agreement on most issues and had agreed a number of conditions. However, PC Nicola McDonald stated that there was a need to stagger closing times of premises in the area in order to prevent a situation where customers from various premises ended up in Neasden Lane at the same time, which was likely to fuel incidents of crime and disorder. With this in mind, she requested that the premises in question cease all licensable activities at 02.00 the following day, and close at 02.30 the following day, Monday to Sunday.
Councillor Sneddon enquired about the closing times of other licensed premises in the area and why an earlier closing time than was presently granted by the licence was necessary in view of the conditions that had been agreed by the police and the premises licence holder. In reply, PC Nicola McDonald advised that most premises in the area closed either at 01.00, 02.00 or 02.30. She stated that the premises had been subject to an expedited review because of serious concerns about crime and disorder and she suggested that the combination of the intended target audience and dance music would entail heavy drinking and therefore potential for disorder would be significant. PC Nicola McDonald explained that by reducing the hours this would in her opinion lessen the time period by which crime and disorder may occur.
Nick Mortimer (Brent Police) added that the closing times requested by the police had been carefully considered after taking into account the closing times of other licensed premises in the area and aimed to stagger closing times to reduce the potential for large crowds of people in the area at the same time which could exacerbate crime and disorder. However, he felt that the conditions attached and the strong management in place would mean that the premises licence could remain in force.
Case for the premises licence ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |
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Application by Valeart Design Ltd to vary the premises licence for 'The Misty Moon' (312-314 Neasden Lane, London, NW10 0AD) pursuant to the Licensing Act 2003 Decision: The sub-committee was informed that all relevant representations had been withdrawn before the meeting and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered. Minutes: The sub-committee was informed that all relevant representations had been withdrawn before the meeting and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered. |
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Application by Mathiyalagan Saravanamuthu to transfer the premises licence for 'Wine Well' (67 Park Parade, London, NW10 4JB) pursuant to the Licensing Act 2003 Decision: The sub-committee was informed that the application had been withdrawn before the meeting and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered. Minutes: The sub-committee was informed that the application had been withdrawn before the meeting and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered. |
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Application by Alagiah Thangeswaran to vary a premises licence to specify a designated premises supervisor for 'Wine Well' (67 Park Parade, London, NW10 4JB) pursuant to the Licensing Act 2003 Decision: The sub-committee was informed that the application had been withdrawn before the meeting and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered. Minutes: The sub-committee was informed that the application had been withdrawn before the meeting and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered. |
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Application by Ladbrokes Betting and Gaming Ltd for a betting premises licence for 'Ladbrokes Part Ground Floor' (86 East Lane, Wembley, HA0 3NJ) pursuant to the Licensing Act 2003 Decision: The sub-committee was informed that all relevant representations had been withdrawn before the meeting and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered. Minutes: The sub-committee was informed that all relevant representations had been withdrawn before the meeting and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered. |
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Application by Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Ltd T/A Betfred for a betting premises licence for ' Betfred' (431-433 High Road, Wembley, HA9 7AB) pursuant to the Licensing Act 2003 Decision: The sub-committee was informed that the application had been withdrawn before the meeting and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered. Minutes: The sub-committee was informed that the application had been withdrawn before the meeting and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered. |