Agenda, decisions and minutes

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

Resolved:

To elect Councillor Jonathon Seed as Chairman for this meeting only.

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” (Pages 1 – 8 of the Agenda refers).

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

To consider and determine application for a Provisional Statement for SN15 17A Station Hill Chippenham

Application by SN15 Ltd for a Provisional Statement for SN15 17a Station Hill Chippenham

The Licensing Officer introduced the purpose and scope of the application, the premises to which it related and the key issues for consideration.

In accordance with the procedure detailed in the agenda, the Applicant, the Responsible Authorities and persons who had made relevant representations were given the opportunity to address the Sub Committee.

Key points raised by Mr Shayegan, the applicant, were:

·               He had been in the business for 30 years and owned clubs in Bath.

·               He had always been interested in opening a business in Chippenham.

·               He recognised that the club had had problems in the past but believed that was due to bad management.

·               He wanted a club where people would be treated with respect, could dress up and have a good time without getting drunk and fighting.

·               They would work with the customers to build up a good relationship with them.

·               Drugs would not be tolerated.

·               Security would be comprehensive.

·               There had been a noise report which had been agreed to.  Regarding noise on the street – people would be asked to leave at 02.30 and security would ensure that people left the premises quietly and safely.  Security would patrol until 03.30.  There would also be CCTV to check the street.

·               A taxi firm would be available to ensure that taxis were available all the time.

·               Litter etc would be cleaned up the next day.

Mr Shayegan then introduced Mr Craig Meikle who would be the Designated Premises Holder.

Mr Meikle explained that he had been the manager of Club 11 for three and a half years and had been Chair of Pubwatch.   He was aware of the issues at the previous nightclub in the premises.  The proposed club would be a respectable venue and be a safe environment.

Mr Shayegan introduced Mrs Barbara Daniels who would provide security to the proposed nightclub.   Mrs Daniels explained that she has been operating in Chippenham for nine years and supplied security to other premises in the town.  The security men would ensure that people who were intoxicated would be placed in taxis.  There would be CCTV and door to door radios.

The  Sub Committee then asked questions of the applicant:

·         How any behavioural issues would be addressed by security?

We will have more than one doorman and others can be called if necessary.  We also have CCTV.

·         How many security staff will be on duty at any time.

There be will 10 SIA staff both men and women.

·         What connection was there between the old management and SN15 Ltd.

Nothing other than they are the landlord.

Questions from the Responsible Authority Mrs Kate Golledge of Wiltshire Council) were:

·       We would question Area Global Management’s acoustic qualifications.

We have told them I have a standard to meet.  They have met with Ian Sharland and an agreement has been reached and they will comply with the noise report.

·         What is the chill out area to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.