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Application to vary the premises licence

In reaching its decision, the Licensing Sub-Committee (“LSC”) considered the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Licensing Act 2003, the Regulations made thereunder, and the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under S.182 of that Act. In discharging its functions, the LSC did so with a view to promoting the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm. 

Having considered all written representations, evidence, and oral submissions, the LSC resolved to grant the variation to the Premises Licence subject to conditions.

Permitted Licensable Activities:

Sale and supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises, 24 hours, Monday to Sunday.

The Licence shall be subject to the following conditions:

1. The Premises Licence Holder shall install and operate a CCTV system at the premises, capable of providing coverage of all entry points and areas to which customers have access in any lighting conditions.

2. The CCTV system shall continuously record whilst the premises are open to members of the public, and shall be capable of providing clear images and frontal identification of customers.

3. All CCTV recordings shall be retained for a minimum of thirty-one (31) days and shall be correctly date- & time-stamped; sufficient data storage shall be available to facilitate this.

4. CCTV recordings shall be made available within forty-eight (48) hours upon receipt of a request by the Police and / or an Authorised Officer of the Licensing Authority (as defined by Section 13 of the Licensing Act 2003), and recordings provided in an easily downloadable format.

5. A member of staff shall be present on the premises whilst they are open who is capable of operating the CCTV system and able to facilitate viewing of CCTV footage upon the demand by the Police and / or an Authorised Officer of the Licensing Authority (as defined by Section 13, Licensing Act 2003).

6. The Premises Licence Holder shall perform regular maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines and timeframe as a minimum. All CCTV cameras shall be cleaned and clear of obstructions and signage, including displays and promotional materials.

7. The premises shall perform a test of the CCTV every seven (7) days. This shall include, but not be limited to, confirmation of playback of 31- day old recordings. The testing of the system shall be recorded in a log with the time and date of the test, and name of the staff member completing it, and shall be made available to the Police and / or an Authorised Officer of the Licensing Authority (as defined by Section 13, Licensing Act 2003) upon request. The log shall also include the details of the regular maintenance requirement detailed in Condition 6.

8. In the event of failure or faults with the CCTV which compromise its ability to record clear usable images, real-time playback, or provide recordings in an easily downloadable format, all licensable activity shall cease forthwith. Details of the system fault  ...  view the full decision text for item 5.