Agenda, decisions and minutes

To elect a Chairman for the meeting of the Sub Committee.

Nominations for a Chairman of the Licensing Sub Committee were sought and it was

Resolved:

To elect Councillor Trevor Carbin as Chairman for this meeting only.

Nominations for a Chairman of the Licensing Sub Committee were sought and it was

Resolved:

To elect Councillor Trevor Carbin as Chairman for this meeting only.

To receive any apologies for absence and to note any substitutions.

There were none.

The Chairman reminded those present that any speakers that wished to remain and make a statement to the Sub Committee would be giving consent to the possibility of being recorded, as the meeting could be recorded by the  press or members of the public. 

The Chairman then asked if anyone present wished to withdraw from the meeting.  All parties confirmed they wished to remain in and take part in the Sub Committee hearing.

The Chairman explained the procedure to be followed at the hearing, as contained within the “Wiltshire Licensing Committee Procedural Rules for the Hearing of Licensing Act 2003 Applications” as detailed in the agenda pack.

To receive any declarations of disclosable interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee.

To consider passing the following resolution:

To agree that in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the public from the meeting to view recorded bodycam evidence provided by the Police, because it is likely that if members of the public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 1 of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act and the public interest in withholding the information outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information to the public.

The Police offered a viewing of the Police bodycam video footage but the Sub-Committee took the decision to decline this viewing, as it was content with the evidence provided publicly in the agenda pack. Therefore the Committee did not exclude the press and public from the meeting. 

To consider and determine an Application by Wiltshire Police for a Review of the Premises Licence in respect of New Inn, 10-16 High Street, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7DL.

Review Application by Wiltshire Police in respect of the New Inn, 10-16 High Street, Amesbury, Wiltshire SP4 7DL

Licensing Officer’s Submission

The Sub Committee gave consideration to a report and appendices (published online) in which determination was sought for an application for a Review, presented by Carla Adkins (Public Protection Officer – Licensing) for which 12 relevant representations had been received.  The application was for the following licensable activities:

It was noted by the Sub Committee that there were 3 options available to them:

i)                    To modify theconditions ofthe licence.

ii)                   To exclude alicensable activityfrom thescope ofthe licence.

iii)                 To suspend thelicence fora periodnot exceedingthree months.

iv)                 To revoke thelicence.

v)                  To determine thatno stepsare necessary.

The following parties attended the hearing and took part in it:

On behalf of the Applicant (Wiltshire Police)

·         Alistair Day – Police Licensing Officer

·         Inspector Tina Osborn

·         Sergeant Steve Jolly

Summary of the Applicant’s submission:

• Premises License has now been transferred to Mr Ewer
• If the Sub Committee is happy with the evidence submitted so far, the Applicant would support an adjusted licence conditions.
• Premises is a late-night venue operating in a small-town centre with commercial and residential properties close by.  The premises is accessed by one access point at front and a courtyard at the rear.
• Behind the premises is a fixed building which forms part of premises licence called the Stables which is used for music.
• There is a smaller fixed building called the Jager Bar which is not licensed.
• There is access to the carpark and then back on to the high street.

• The Applicant set out the current licensing times includes outdoor films and indoor sporting events. The last 3 months the applicant has worked with the premises to address local concerns.
• The applicant supports the licensee to promote the licensing objectives.
• Accepts there are concerns regarding over-intoxication, assaults, urinating & vomiting, drug activity and screaming and fighting.
• The Police now patrol the Amesbury Town centre.
• There is a negative impact on residents and
• The Police are working with licensed premises, taxi services and military to reduce the negative impact on residents.
• The Police offer encouragement and education on how to provide a safe environment inside and out.
• All other premises in centre of Amesbury have been offered advice and all have accepted the advice except the New Inn.
• Licensing Objectives are regularly breached.
• The Police have evidence of incidents occurring inside and out of the premises & can provide this for the Sub Committee
• Changes proposed by the Applicant:

1. For alcohol sales to cease at 2200 and the premises to close at 2300
2. The CCTV is not part of current licence – the Applicant would ask that this is installed and all staff trained in use.
3. Management of noise levels in the Stable Room – opening hours to be brought back to 2300
4. The DPS must attend the local Pubwatch scheme for as long as that scheme exists.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 16.

Appendix 5 - Application for a Review by Wiltshire Police

Appendix 5a - Evidence in support of Application for Review

Appendix 5b - Evidence in support of Application for Review

Appendix 6a - Rep 1 – Church Street, Amesbury

Appendix 6b - Rep 2 – Church Street, Amesbury

Appendix 6c - Rep 3 – Church Street, Amesbury

Appendix 6d - Rep 4 – Kitchener Road, Amesbury

Appendix 6e - Rep 5 – Salisbury Street, Amesbury

Appendix 6f -  Rep 6 – Salisbury Street, Amesbury

Appendix 6g - Rep 7 – Seymour Gardens, Amesbury

Appendix 6h - Rep 8 – Kitchener Road, Amesbury

Appendix 6i - Rep 9 – On behalf of Beechwood Court

Appendix 6j - Rep 10 – High Street, Amesbury

Appendix 6k - Mrs Linda Holland, Licensing Manager, Wiltshire Council Licensing Authority

Appendix 6l - Mrs Vicky Brown, Senior Environmental Health Officer, Wiltshire Council Environmental Protection and Control