Minutes:
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The Applicant and his representative presented their case and explained that they were trying to bring a new offer and atmosphere to the town centre. They explained that they were willing to work with the public, ensure that the area was kept safe and comply with whatever was required. It was explained that door security would be used going forward and at the moment door security was being used as patrons were required to bring their own alcohol.
The Applicant and his representative explained that they had applied for the licence, as although the premises already had a licence, the licence holder did not want to exchange it, so they had applied for a new licence for part of the premises.
The Licensing Officer asked what the Applicant meant by complying with whatever was needed, and the Applicant explained that they had been working with the Council on noise levels etc.
The Licensing Officer referred to a previous conversation with the Applicant about moving to Norfolk Street and the Applicant stated that if there was no ability to play music at the current premises and create a relaxing atmosphere, they would look at other options.
The Licensing Officer referred to incidents when music had been played at the premises and complaints received. The Applicant stated that this related to a Private Party and speakers were being tested. The Licensing Officer stated that she was aware that tickets were available for this event and the Applicant stated that it was a Private Party.
Mr Pease, on behalf of the Responsible Authority referred to the ‘Russian Night’ held on 4th May, which the Applicant had stated was a private party, but he was aware that a private party had been held on 11th May as well and stated that each time the Applicant stated that this wouldn’t happen again, but it had.
The Applicant explained that only one party had been held and once a complaint had been received, they had stopped playing music. The other event had background music only. The Applicant also stated that he had worked with the Council on the volume levels and no complaints had been received since.
Mr Pease explained that he was aware of three occasions when there had been disruption; 4th, 11th and 17th May and each time the Applicant had stated that it wouldn’t happen again.
The Applicant stated that the morning after the Russian Night he had realised that some windows had accidently been left open.
Mr Pease stated that the Applicant had provided different answers to the events held at the Hearing today compared to those as set out in the report.
Mr Sevha stated that he refused use of his licence to the Applicant. The Chair explained that Mr Sevha would be provided the opportunity to make his case at the appropriate time in the Hearing.
Mrs Carnell asked the Applicant if he had a DBS Certificate and if there would be children on the premises. The Applicant stated that there would be no small children on the premises.
In response to a question from Councillor Parish, the Applicant stated that there could be a maximum of 80 guests per might (spread across the evening, not at any one time), but usually there were around 35, spread across the evening, on a Friday and Saturday night.
In response to a further question from Councillor Parish, the Applicant stated that the premises had air conditioning and ventilation.