Minutes for Licensing Sub-Committee meeting, Jan 28 2011, 2.30PM official page

To appoint a chair of the Sub Committee.

RESOLVED that Cllr Frank Thompson be appointed Chair of the Sub Committee. 

APPLICATION FOR THE REVIEW OF A PREMISES LICENCE UNDER THE LICENSING ACT 2003

APPLICATION FOR THE REVIEW OF A PREMISES LICENCEUNDER THE LICENSING ACT 2003

The application before the Sub Committee sought to review the licence following an application from the Assistant Head of Trading Standards.

The following addressed the Sub-Committee:

Licensing Officer

Mr David Kingstone

For the Applicant (of the review)

Mr David Booker

For the Objectors

(Licence Holder)

Mr S. Thavanessan (representative)

Mr Veluppillai Kumarasingam

Having considered the written representations, heard oral representations from the licence holder’s representative, the licence holder and the applicant, and having regard to the Council’s Licensing Policy, Secretary of State’s Guidance and the licensing objectives, in particular that the protection of children from harm licensing objective is met, the Sub-Committee RESOLVED that the conditions below proposed by the Assistant Head of Trading Standards be attached to the premises licence:

1. The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder shall ensure that an age verification policy applies to the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.  The policy must require individuals who appear to the responsible person to be under 18 years of age (or such older age as may be specified in the policy) to produce on request, before being served alcohol, identification bearing their photograph, date of birth and a holographic mark.

1. The age at which the age verification policy required by the mandatory condition (1 above) is set, shall be 25 years of age.  A “Challenge 25” proof of age policy shall be operated at the premises at all times.  All checkout/till/serving staff shall check proof of age documents of all persons who appear to be under 25 years old.  This check shall be made by examining either a passport, photographic driving licence, a PASS approved proof of age card or other appropriate card with a photo and holographic mark.  No other form of identification shall be accepted.

1. Publicity materials informing customers of the operation of the “Challenge 25” scheme shall be displayed at the premises, including a “Challenge 25” sign of at least A5 size on the customer side at each till/point of sale.  Signs of at least A4 size are to be displayed on the premises including on the entrance door so as to be both visible to customers entering the premises along with other signs visible to customers in the premises.

1. Till prompts to remind staff of the proof of age policy shall be put in place either by signage visible to staff or electronically on any till system.

1. The Premises Licence Holder shall operate and maintain an up-to-date Register of Refusals of Sale of Alcohol, indicating the date, time and reason for refusal as well as sufficient details to enable the sales person to be identified. The register shall be kept on the licensed premises and shall be made available for inspection by Authorised Officers and Police officers on request.

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APPLICATION FOR THE REVIEW OF A PREMISES LICENCE UNDER THE LICENSING ACT 2003

APPLICATION FOR THE REVIEW OF A PREMISES LICENCEUNDER THE LICENSING ACT 2003

The application before the Sub Committee sought to review the licence following an application from the Assistant Head of Trading Standards.

The following addressed the Sub-Committee:

Licensing Officer

Mr David Kingstone

For the Applicant (of the review)

Mr David Booker

For the Objectors

(Licence Holder)

Mr Jyoti Patel

Having considered the written representations, heard oral representations from the licence holder’s representative, the licence holder and the applicant, and having regard to the Council’s Licensing Policy, Secretary of State’s Guidance and the licensing objectives, in particular that the protection of children from harm licensing objective is met, the Sub-Committee RESOLVED that the conditions below proposed by the Assistant Head of Trading Standards be attached to the premises licence:

1. The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder shall ensure that an age verification policy applies to the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.  The policy must require individuals who appear to the responsible person to be under 18 years of age (or such older age as may be specified in the policy) to produce on request, before being served alcohol, identification bearing their photograph, date of birth and a holographic mark.

1. The age at which the age verification policy required by the mandatory condition (1 above) is set, shall be 25 years of age.  A “Challenge 25” proof of age policy shall be operated at the premises at all times.  All checkout/till/serving staff shall check proof of age documents of all persons who appear to be under 25 years old.  This check shall be made by examining either a passport, photographic driving licence, a PASS approved proof of age card or other appropriate card with a photo and holographic mark.  No other form of identification shall be accepted.

1. Publicity materials informing customers of the operation of the “Challenge 25” scheme shall be displayed at the premises, including a “Challenge 25” sign of at least A5 size on the customer side at each till/point of sale.  Signs of at least A4 size are to be displayed on the premises including on the entrance door so as to be both visible to customers entering the premises along with other signs visible to customers in the premises.

1. Till prompts to remind staff of the proof of age policy shall be put in place either by signage visible to staff or electronically on any till system.

1. The Premises Licence Holder shall operate and maintain an up-to-date Register of Refusals of Sale of Alcohol, indicating the date, time and reason for refusal as well as sufficient details to enable the sales person to be identified. The register shall be kept on the licensed premises and shall be made available for inspection by Authorised Officers and Police officers on request.

The DPS shall check the records made once a week ensuring that they are complete and up to date, and shall make and keep records of those checks.

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