PAPER B1
Purpose: For Decision
Committee: LICENSING PANEL
Date: 1
NOVEMBER 2002
Title: APPLICATION
FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE FOR WEST WIGHT SPORTS
CENTRE, MOA PLACE, FRESHWATER
REPORT OF THE
STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND INFORMATION AND COUNTY TREASURER
SUMMARY/PURPOSE
To consider
an application for the renewal of the Public Entertainment Licence for West
Wight Sports Centre, Moa Place, Freshwater.
BACKGROUND
1. An application has been received from Clare Griffin for the
renewal of the Public Entertainment Licence in respect of West Wight Sports
Centre, Moa Place, Freshwater.
2. Times requested by the applicant are set out below:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday:
0700 hours B 2300 hours
Tuesday and Thursday:
0900 hours B 2300 hours
Sunday: 0800 hours B 2300 hours.
3. The Licensing Justices have granted a Liquor Licence for the
hours as set out below:
Monday B Saturday: 1030 hours B 2300 hours
Sunday: 1030 hours B 2230 hours.
OUTCOME OF CONSULTATIONS
1. The application has been advertised in the Isle of Wight County
Press and two letters of objection have been received, copies of which are
attached (Appendix 1).
2. Freshwater and Totland Conservatives have written in support
of the application, a copy of which is attached (Appendix 2).
3. The Hampshire Constabulary have confirmed that they have no
objection to this application.
4. The Council=s Environmental Protection Section have requested
that conditions be imposed on the Licence and a copy of a letter to the
applicant is attached (Appendix 3).
5. The local Councillor has been advised of the application,
however, no comments had been received at the time of writing the report.
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
1. The Panel=s attention is drawn to Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder
Act 1998 which requires local authorities to consider the crime and disorder
implications of ALL their activities.
This is a corporate responsibility of the authority as a whole. Advice will be available during the course
of the debate on any matters raised by the applicant or objectors.
2. Members are advised that this application should be
considered against a background of the implications of the Human Rights Act
1998. The report does not include a
recommendation, however, reasons have to be given for any decision made by the
Panel.
3. Members are aware that local opposition or support (in
whatever form) for a proposal is not in itself grounds for refusing or granting
a licensing permission, unless that opposition or support is based upon valid
reasons and concerns which can be sustained.
OPTIONS
(a) To grant the licence for the hours
requested by the applicant.
(b) To vary the hours requested by the
applicant having regard to the objections and other relevant information.
(c) To issue the licence subject to the
Council=s standard terms and
conditions along with any additional condition/s the Licensing Panel believe to
be reasonable.
(d) To grant a licence for a period of less
than one year.
(e) To refuse the application for a Public
Entertainment Licence.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Members’ instructions
are requested.
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BACKGROUND PAPERS
West Wight Sports Centre=s Public Entertainment Licensing file.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. The licensee has many varied responsibilities:
Licence conditions must
be observed.
Co-operation with
statutory authorities is fundamental.
Awareness of drug related
issues is essential.
Understanding the social
responsibilities attached to running a licensed premise is vital.
2. On 25 September 2001 a letter was sent to the applicant
advising that at that time no Public Entertainment Licence was in place, a copy
of which is attached (Appendix 4).
3. Copies of the letters of objection have been sent to the
applicant who has been requested to attend the meeting to answer any questions
that members may have.
4. The objectors have been informed of the time, date and
location of the meeting should they wish to attend.
Contact Point: John
Murphy, 823152
J PULSFORD
Strategic Director
Finance and Information
and County Treasurer
