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47.

Appointment of Chairman

Minutes:

It was moved by Councillor Wilson and seconded by Councillor Jones, that Councillor Snowdon be appointed Chairman for the meeting. After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, the motion was declared CARRIED.

 

RESOLVED – that Councillor Snowdon be appointed Chairman for the meeting.

 

48.

Apologies

To receive apologies for absence.

Minutes:

There were no apologies.

 

49.

Chairman's Announcements

Minutes:

There were no Chairman’s Announcements.

 

50.

Declarations of Interest

To receive any Members’ Declarations of Interest.

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

 

51.

Minutes - 13 October and 15 October 2021 pdf icon PDF 115 KB

To approve the Minutes of Previous Sub-Committee meetings:

 

13 October 2021

15 October 2021

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Minutes:

It was moved by Councillor Jones and seconded by Councillor Wilson that the Minutes of the meeting held on 13 October 2021 be confirmed as correct records and signed by the Chairman. After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, the motion was declared CARRIED.

 

It was moved by Councillor Wilson and seconded by Councillor Jones that the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 October 2021 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, the motion was declared CARRIED.

 

RESOLVED – that the Minutes of the meetings held on 13 October and 15 October 2021, be confirmed as correct records and signed by the Chairman.

 

52.

Application for a Variation of a Premises Licence for Jungle Bar, 117 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1AX 22/0207/PLV pdf icon PDF 154 KB

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Minutes:

The Chairman summarised the procedure for the Sub-Committee hearing. All those present were introduced or introduced themselves.

 

The Sub-Committee was advised that on 28 February 2022, an application was received for the variation of the premises licence in respect of Jungle Bar, 117 Fore Street, Hertford. The application was subsequently amended on the 12 March 2022, for the following licensable activities:

 

·                                The provision of recorded music Monday to Tuesday 09:00 – 01:30, Wednesday 09:00 – 02:30, Thursday – Saturday 09:00 – 03:00 and Sunday 09:00 – 02:30

 

The Sub-Committee was advised that the applicant had proposed no additional steps to promote the four licensing objectives as there were a number of conditions on the current premises licence. The Senior Licensing and Enforcement Officer detailed the involvement of Environmental Health in respect of the setting of agreed noise limiter levels for all speech, live music and recorded music.

 

The Senior Licensing and Enforcement Officer said that during the 28 day consultation period, six representations had been received from interested parties. The representations were from local Councillors and they had engaged the following licensing objectives:

 

·                        prevention of public nuisance

·                        prevention of crime and disorder

·                        public safety

 

The Sub-Committee was advised that the objections from local Councillors were due to concerns regarding music and people noise along with customer behaviour outside the premises.

 

The Senior Licensing and Enforcement Officer said that Hertford Town Council had also raised an objection based on the prevention of public nuisance licensing objective due to the proximity of neighbouring residents. There had also been two residents objections based on the prevention of public nuisance due to the proximity of neighbouring residents.

 

The Sub-Committee was advised that there had been no representations from any responsible authority and the Senior Licensing and Enforcement Officer drew Members’ attention to the Officer observations that were detailed in the report.

 

The Sub-Committee was advised that SIA condition four could not be amended as this had not been widely consulted upon. The Sub-Committee was advised that the applicant had been advised that amending condition four would require an amendment application.

 

The Senior Licensing and Enforcement Officer said that the Sub-Committee should determine the application with a view to promoting the four licensing objectives. In determining the application, Members should determine whether they felt that the applicant had provided evidence that the application, if granted, would promote and not undermine the licensing objectives.

 

The Senior Licensing and Enforcement Officer said that the determination of the Sub-Committee should be evidence based, justified and being appropriate for the promotion of the four licensing objectives.

 

The applicant said that the staff running Jungle Bar took great responsibility in keeping vulnerable patrons safe, well and well behaved. She said that the premises aided the Hertford pub watch group and she believed that the Jungle Bar was a much needed venue in the town.

 

The applicant said that the socialisation for young people was paramount for wellbeing and mental health and they were glad that the Jungle Bar had survived  ...  view the full minutes text for item 52.

53.

Application for a new time limited premises licence by Integrated Event Management Ltd (Stone Valley Festival South / Wannasee Festival) for events at Hillside Farm, Hillside Lane, Great Amwell, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9SH (22/0235/PL) pdf icon PDF 183 KB

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Minutes:

Application deferred to Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on 9 May 2022.

 

54.

Urgent Business

To consider such other business as, in the opinion of the Chairman of the meeting, is of sufficient urgency to warrant consideration and is not likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information.

Minutes:

There was no urgent business.