Agenda and minutes

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Contact: Donna Cope, Democratic Services Officer  Tel: 01902 554452 Email:  donna.cope@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies for absence

Minutes:

There were no apologies for absence submitted.

2.

Declarations of interest

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

3.

Licensing Act 2003 – Application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Harp, Walsall Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3LP pdf icon PDF 232 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

An application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Harp Inn, Walsall Street, Eastfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 3LP was considered following representations received from West Midlands Police, Environmental Health and The Licensing Authority.

 

The Chair led round-table introductions and outlined the procedure to be followed. All parties confirmed that they understood the procedure.

 

Michelle James, Licensing Policy Manager, provided an outline of the application. She reported that since the agenda had been published, supplementary information had been received from West Midlands Police and the Applicant. She advised that Appendix 4a – Police Representation and Appendix 9 – Applicant Information had been made exempt under Paragraph 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as they contained information relating to an individual.

 

Mr Heath Thomas, Solicitor representing the Applicant, Orville Hines, confirmed the report to be correct.

 

The Chair invited the Applicant to present their application.

 

Mr Heath Thomas did so on behalf of his client Orville Hines. He advised the committee that Mr Hines held another Premises Licence in a different Licensing Authority and that there had been no issues at that premises. He stated that Mr Hines had held the Premises Licence for The Harp between 1999 and 2014. But during the period of 2014 to 2018, Mr Hines had not been the Premises Licence Holder or the Designated Premises Supervisor as he had leased the premises to someone else.

 

 

Heath Thomas proposed a number of conditions be added to the Premises Licence:

  • That the individuals Orville Hines had leased the property to during the period of 2014-2018 would have no part in licensable activities,
  • That the premises would install and maintain CCTV up to police standards,
  • A minimum of two SIA licensed door staff be on duty at the premises from 22:00 when operating beyond midnight,
  • No noise or vibrations would emanate from the premises,
  • Doors and windows to remain closed
  • Consumption of alcohol outside the front of the premises would not be permitted,
  • Signs displayed outside the property that advised customers to park sensibly and leave the premises quietly,
  • Any patrons drinking and/or smoking outside be monitored by a member of staff,
  • A direct number for the Premises Licence Holder/DPS be given to local residents and businesses,
  • A dress code and drug policy would be implemented.

 

Heath Thomas advised the Sub-Committee that exempt items would be discussed.

 

The Press and Public were excluded from the meeting at 10:40am.

 

 

Heath Thomas continued to outline his client’s application with reference to the additional information as per Appendix 9 and West Midlands Police supplementary information as per Appendix 4a.

 

 

The Sub-Committee adjourned for a break at 12:45pm.

 

The Sub-Committee re-adjourned at 1:35pm.

 

 

The Chair afforded all parties present the opportunity to question the Applicant in relation to its representation.

 

Heath Thomas and Orville Hines provided responses to questions asked by Committee Members, West Midlands Police, Licensing Authority and Environmental Health. Heath Thomas made a recommendation that a time limited licence be granted to allow his client  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.