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Licensing Act 2003

Notice of Decision

PREMISES

Bradwell’s Coffee and Bar,

141 South Street,

Romford,

RM1 1TE

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

Application for a review of the premises licence by the Metropolitan Police under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003 (“the Act”).

APPLICANT

PC Belinda Goodwin,

On behalf of the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service,

Romford Police Station,

19 Main Road,

Romford.

RM1 1BJ

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 three grounds:

·         The prevention of crime and disorder

·         Public safety

·         The protection of children from harm.

The application for review stated that Bradwell’s was a public house which was failing to promote at least three of the licensing objectives namely, prevention of crime & disorder, protection of the public and preventing harm to children. The police were primarily concerned about the lack of regard the premises licence holders had in the promotion and upholding of the licensing conditions. Additionally it was alleged that errors and breaches of the licence conditions existed whilst violence on the site had occurred.

3.            Requirements upon the Licensing Authority

The application was received on 10 March 2016 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. 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 section 51 the relevant Licensing Authority is required to hold a hearing to consider the review application.

During the hearing the Licensing Authority may take any of the following steps it considered necessary to promote the licensing objectives. These steps were:

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; or

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 was to have effect for a specified period not exceeding three months.

4.            Details of Representations

The application for a review had been supported by a representation submitted by the Licensing Authority.

Metropolitan Police

Rory Clarke, on behalf of the Metropolitan Policetook the sub-committee through the evidence presented by PC Goodwin.He acknowledged that these premises were not necessarily the worst in respect of the number of incidents but it was the way management had dealt  ...  view the full decision text for item 1.

PREMISES

Bradwell’s Coffee and Bar,

141 South Street,

Romford,

RM1 1TE

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

Application for a review of the premises licence by the Metropolitan Police under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003 (“the Act”).

APPLICANT

PC Belinda Goodwin,

On behalf of the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service,

Romford Police Station,

19 Main Road,

Romford.

RM1 1BJ

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 three grounds:

·         The prevention of crime and disorder

·         Public safety

·         The protection of children from harm.

The application for review stated that Bradwell’s was a public house which was failing to promote at least three of the licensing objectives namely, prevention of crime & disorder, protection of the public and preventing harm to children. The police were primarily concerned about the lack of regard the premises licence holders had in the promotion and upholding of the licensing conditions. Additionally it was alleged that errors and breaches of the licence conditions existed whilst violence on the site had occurred.

3.            Requirements upon the Licensing Authority

The application was received on 10 March 2016 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. 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 section 51 the relevant Licensing Authority is required to hold a hearing to consider the review application.

During the hearing the Licensing Authority may take any of the following steps it considered necessary to promote the licensing objectives. These steps were:

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; or

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 was to have effect for a specified period not exceeding three months.

4.            Details of Representations

The application for a review had been supported by a representation submitted by the Licensing Authority.

Metropolitan Police

Rory Clarke, on behalf of the Metropolitan Policetook the sub-committee through the evidence presented by PC Goodwin.He acknowledged that these premises were not necessarily the worst in respect of the number of incidents but it was the way management had dealt with these incidents which had led  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.