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REVIEW OF PREMISES LICENCE - LONDON FOOD CENTRE, 271 LONDON ROAD, ROMFORD Application for a Review of the premises licence for the London Food Centre, 271 London Road, Romford, RM7 9NY. Decision: Licensing Act 2003 Notice of Decision
PREMISES London Food Centre, 271 London Road, Romford RM7 9NY
DETAILS OF APPLICATION
Application for a review of the premises licence by the London Borough of Havering’s Licensing Authority under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003 (“the Act”).
APPLICANT Robin Ball, Trading Standards Manager, London Borough of Havering, 5th Floor, Mercury House, Mercury Gardens, Romford, Essex. RM1 3SL
1. Details of existing licensable activities
2. Grounds for Review
The application for a review of the Premises Licence had been served under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003 under the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder and the protection of children from harm. The application for review stated that the London Food Centre had sold alcohol to underage volunteers on two separate occasions in just over two months, the latest sale occurring on 31 October, 2013.
Requirements upon the Licensing Authority
The application was received on 8 January, 2014 and the application was advertised on the council’s website and on the notice board in front of the Town Hall. Notice was also posted at the premises, although this had to be re-positioned on a number of occasions. The public notice invited interested persons and responsible authorities to make representations against, or in support of, the application.
When determining an application for a premises licence review made after an application under s.51 the relevant Licensing Authority is required to hold a hearing to consider review application.
During the hearing the Licensing Authority must take any of the following steps it considers necessary to promote the licensing objectives These steps are:
(a) to modify the conditions of the premises licence (b) to exclude a licensable activity from the scope of the licence (c) to remove the designated premises supervisor from the licence * (d) to suspend the licence for a period not exceeding three months (e) to revoke the licence
Where the Licensing Authority takes a step as defined by (a) or (b) above it may provide that the modification or exclusion is to have effect for a specified period not exceeding three months
3. Promotion of the Licensing Objectives
The review had been requested in order to promote the licensing objectives as shown below
4. Details of Representations
The following Responsible Authorities submitted no representation:
London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority (“LFEPA”) – None
Health & Safety Enforcing Authority - None
Planning Control & Enforcement – None
Children and Family Services– None
The Magistrates Court – None
Representation from Interested Party – None
Representations were received from the Trading Standards, Metropolitan Police and Havering’s Licensing Authority:
Trading Standards
Robin Ball, Trading Standards Manager, stated that the grounds for review were that the Council is committed to preventing underage sales of alcohol within the borough. The London Food Centre had sold alcohol to underage volunteers ... view the full decision text for item 1. Minutes: Licensing Act 2003 Notice of Decision
PREMISES London Food Centre, 271 London Road, Romford RM7 9NY
DETAILS OF APPLICATION
Application for a review of the premises licence by the London Borough of Havering’s Licensing Authority under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003 (“the Act”).
APPLICANT Robin Ball, Trading Standards Manager, London Borough of Havering, 5th Floor, Mercury House, Mercury Gardens, Romford, Essex. RM1 3SL
1. Details of existing licensable activities
2. Grounds for Review
The application for a review of the Premises Licence had been served under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003 under the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder and the protection of children from harm. The application for review stated that the London Food Centre had sold alcohol to underage volunteers on two separate occasions in just over two months, the latest sale occurring on 31 October, 2013.
Requirements upon the Licensing Authority
The application was received on 8 January, 2014 and the application was advertised on the council’s website and on the notice board in front of the Town Hall. Notice was also posted at the premises, although this had to be re-positioned on a number of occasions. The public notice invited interested persons and responsible authorities to make representations against, or in support of, the application.
When determining an application for a premises licence review made after an application under s.51 the relevant Licensing Authority is required to hold a hearing to consider review application.
During the hearing the Licensing Authority must take any of the following steps it considers necessary to promote the licensing objectives These steps are:
(a) to modify the conditions of the premises licence (b) to exclude a licensable activity from the scope of the licence (c) to remove the designated premises supervisor from the licence * (d) to suspend the licence for a period not exceeding three months (e) to revoke the licence
Where the Licensing Authority takes a step as defined by (a) or (b) above it may provide that the modification or exclusion is to have effect for a specified period not exceeding three months
3. Promotion of the Licensing Objectives
The review had been requested in order to promote the licensing objectives as shown below
4. Details of Representations
The following Responsible Authorities submitted no representation:
London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority (“LFEPA”) – None
Health & Safety Enforcing Authority - None
Planning Control & Enforcement – None
Children and Family Services– None
The Magistrates Court – None
Representation from Interested Party – None
Representations were received from the Trading Standards, Metropolitan Police and Havering’s Licensing Authority:
Trading Standards
Robin Ball, Trading Standards Manager, stated that the grounds for review were that the Council was committed to preventing underage sales of alcohol within the borough. The London Food Centre had sold alcohol to underage volunteers ... view the full minutes text for item 1. |