An Objection Notice for a Temporary Event
Notice in respect of Canalside, Castlecroft Lane, Wolverhampton, WV3 8JU had been
received from West Midlands Police.
The Chair welcomed all parties to the hearing and invited all those
present to introduce themselves. All parties did so. She outlined
the procedure to be followed and all parties confirmed that they
understood the procedure.
The Sub-Committee’s statutory duty was to consider the
application and any representations, and to take such steps as
contained in the Licensing Act 2003 as it considered appropriate
for the promotion of the Licensing Objectives.
Debra Craner, Section Leader – Licensing and Compliance,
provided an outline of the report. She advised the Sub-Committee
that West Midlands Police had submitted supporting information and
that this was included in the Supplementary Agenda Pack.
The Chair invited the Applicant to present their application. Mr
Ravi Chopra, Premises Licence Holder, did so as per Appendix 1 of
the report. He stated that he was happy for West Midlands Police to
view the premises’ CCTV and was trying his hardest to keep
his neighbours happy.
The Chair afforded all parties present the opportunity to question
Mr Chopra in relation to his submission. Mr Chopra responded to
questions asked.
Tracey Dayanik, a neighbour in support
of the premises, stated that the Premises Licence Holder had
established a committee for residents to express their concerns and
that the premises was a family establishment. She stated that she
had never heard noise emanating from the premises.
The Chair afforded all parties present the opportunity to question
Ms Dayanik in relation to her
submission. Ms Dayanik responded to
questions asked.
The Chair invited West Midlands Police to present their Objection
Notice. Kayley Nixon, West Midlands Police, presented the grounds
for the Objection Notice, as per Appendix 3 and the Supplementary
Agenda Pack.
She stated that West Midlands Police were
seeking an Objection Notice as CCTV footage obtained from the
premises had shown that a number of
breaches had occurred. She stated that the Premises Licence Holder
had failed to uphold the Licensing Objectives.
The Chair afforded all parties present the opportunity to question
West Midlands Police in relation to its submission. Kayley Nixon
responded to questions asked.
Ronald Sempebwa, Solicitor, provided legal guidance to the
Sub-Committee and reminded them of their available options.
The Chair invited all parties present to make their final
address.
Mr Chopra made a final statement.
All parties, with the exception of the
Solicitor and the Democratic Services Officer, withdrew from the
meeting to enable the Sub-Committee to determine the matter.
The Sub-Committee adjourned at 11.05 hours.
The Hearing reconvened at 11.53 hours.
All parties returned to the meeting, and the Chair confirmed the
decision of the Sub-Committee.
The decision was read out in full by the Solicitor, who stated that
the Decision Notice would be sent out to all parties in writing
within five working days.
Resolved:
Having had regard to the Objection Notice served in accordance with
Section 104 of the Licensing ...
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