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Licensing Act 2003

Notice of Decision

PREMISES

Guvners,

St Georges House,

2 Eastern Road,

Romford

RM1 3QF

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

Application for a review made by PC Oisin Daly, on behalf of the Metropolitan Police, under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003.  The application was received by Havering’s Licensing Authority on 19 April 2016.

APPLICANT

PC Oisin Daly

On behalf of the Metropolitan Police,

19 Main Road,

Romford

RM1 1B7

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. The grounds for the review were that the premises’ management had a lack of regard towards the promotion of the licensing objectives, in particular the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety. 

In accordance with S.51 of the Act the Licensing Authority had advertised the review, inviting representations to be made by responsible authorities or interested parties. An appropriately worded public notice advertising this application had been placed at the premises, at Havering Town Hall and on Havering’s website on 20^th April 2016.

3.            Details of Representation

Police Submission

Guvners was located in the main dispersal zone for Romford’s night time economy. It was in the Cumulative Impact Zone and at the centre of Romford’s transport hub, with the train station, bus station and taxi ranks all being in close proximity.

Recent crime figures published by the Metropolitan Police had shown Romford Town Centre having the third highest number of violence with injury crimes in London. It was therefore of great importance that licensees of premises in the area acted in a responsible manner.

Mr Sabir’s criminal record suggested that he could not be trusted. His main concern was the money not having regard to the licensing objectives.

The Sub-Committee had asked questions regarding Mr Sabir’s court appearance on the 9^th May. PC Daly had advised the Sub-Committee that  the case had been deferred again.

PC Daly advised that other premises in the area had a dispersal policy, quoting McDonalds and Hot and Tasty has two close by premises which have dispersal policies.

Full details of all the incidents which had occurred at these premises had been listed in the police’s written statements.

On 3 April 2016 police had been called to the venue at 00:30 hrs. Mr Sabir had called the police as he had followed a male to a nearby road, the male had allegedly broken a TV at the stall. The suspect had been identified and had run from the police in to a block of flats.

An altercation had occurred at the venue with a lone member of staff and the suspects girlfriend. The member of staff was alleged to have told the suspects girlfriend to go away or they would  ...  view the full decision text for item 3.

PREMISES

Guvners,

St Georges House,

2 Eastern Road,

Romford

RM1 3QF

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

Application for a review made by PC Oisin Daly, on behalf of the Metropolitan Police, under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003.  The application was received by Havering’s Licensing Authority on 19 April 2016.

APPLICANT

PC Oisin Daly

On behalf of the Metropolitan Police,

19 Main Road,

Romford

RM1 1B7

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. The grounds for the review were that the premises’ management had a lack of regard towards the promotion of the licensing objectives, in particular the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety. 

In accordance with S.51 of the Act the Licensing Authority had advertised the review, inviting representations to be made by responsible authorities or interested parties. An appropriately worded public notice advertising this application had been placed at the premises, at Havering Town Hall and on Havering’s website on 20^th April 2016.

3.            Details of Representation

Police Submission

Guvners was located in the main dispersal zone for Romford’s night time economy. It was in the Cumulative Impact Zone and at the centre of Romford’s transport hub, with the train station, bus station and taxi ranks all being in close proximity.

Recent crime figures published by the Metropolitan Police had shown Romford Town Centre having the third highest number of violence with injury crimes in London. It was therefore of great importance that licensees of premises in the area acted in a responsible manner.

Mr Sabir’s criminal record suggested that he could not be trusted. His main concern was the money not having regard to the licensing objectives.

The Sub-Committee had asked questions regarding Mr Sabir’s court appearance on the 9^th May. PC Daly had advised the Sub-Committee that  the case had been deferred again.

PC Daly advised that other premises in the area had a dispersal policy, quoting McDonalds and Hot and Tasty has two close by premises which have dispersal policies.

Full details of all the incidents which had occurred at these premises had been listed in the police’s written statements.

On 3 April 2016 police had been called to the venue at 00:30 hrs. Mr Sabir had called the police as he had followed a male to a nearby road, the male had allegedly broken a TV at the stall. The suspect had been identified and had run from the police in to a block of flats.

An altercation had occurred at the venue with a lone member of staff and the suspects girlfriend. The member of staff was alleged to have told the suspects girlfriend to go away or they would ‘slap them’, the suspect had misheard  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.