Agenda and decisions

To receive apologies from Members of the Sub-Committee.

The Chair to announce any items of urgent business circulated separately from the main agenda.

Members to declare any personal and financial interests in items on the agenda. Attention is drawn to the Council’s Constitution; the Council’s Code of Conduct and associated advice.

Members are requested to confirm as an accurate record the Minutes of the meeting held on 9^th October 2023 and 23^rd July 2024.

No motion or discussion may take place upon the Minutes except as to their accuracy, and any question on this point will be determined by a majority of the Members of the body attending who were present when the matter in question was decided. Once confirmed, with or without amendment, the person presiding will sign the Minutes

Application for a 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 premises licence.

Permitted Licensable Activities:

Sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises,

Monday to Saturday from 10:00 hours to 22:00 hours

Sunday from 10:00 hours until 20:00 hours

The Premises Licence shall be subject to the following conditions:

1. The premises licence holder shall install and operate a CCTV system at the premises callable of providing coverage of all entry points and areas to which customers have access in any lighting condition.

2. The CCTV system shall continuously record whilst the premises is open to 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 31 days and shall be correctly date and time stamped and adequate data storage shall be available to facilitate this.

4. CCTV recordings shall be made available within 48 hours upon receipt of a request by the Police or Authorised Officer of the Licensing Authority and footage shall be provided in an easily downloadable format.

5. A member of staff shall always be present on the premises whilst they are open for trade who is able to facilitate viewing of CCTV footage upon request of the Police or Authorised officer of the Licensing Authority.

6. The premises Licence holder shall ensure an appropriate CCTV maintenance is in place in line with manufacturers guidelines and also to ensure all alcohol displays are free from obstruction thereby allowing the CCTV to record without blind spots.

7. The premises shall perform a test of the CCTV regularly (at least once a month) to ensure all cameras are recording and that recordings from the previous 31 days are kept. The checking details, including name of the person checking, are to be recorded in a log.

8. In the event of failure or a fault with the CCTV which prevents its ability to record clear images, real time playback or provide footage in an easily downloadable format then licensing activity shall cease immediately. The premises shall inform Greenwich Police and/or Greenwich Licensing Authority promptly in writing and seek guidance whether licensable activity may continue.

9. An incident record, in written or electronic form, shall be maintained at the premises and made available to the Police or an authorised Officer of the Licensing Authority on reasonable request. The incident record shall include:

a) Any complaints received in connection with the licensable activity permitted at the premises

b) Any refusal to sell alcohol from the  ...  view the full decision text for item 5.

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 to include the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises subject to conditions.

Permitted Licensable Activities to include:

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. 1. A suitable and sufficient CCTV system with recording facilities shall be in place at the site and shall operate at all times the premises are open for licensable activities. Images shall be retained for a period of no less than 31 days. Copies of recordings shall be provided to the Police or other relevant officers of a responsible authority within 24 hours of the request being made and promptly without delay to the police when required in an emergency .

2. All staff shall be trained with regard to their responsibilities in the retail sale of alcohol and regular refresher training shall also be undertaken minimum of every six (6) months. Written training records shall be made available for inspection on request to the Police or an authorised officer of the local authority.

3. A refusals log shall be operated and maintained at the premises and shall be produced to a relevant officer of the Police or Authorised Officer of the Licensing Authority upon request. The refusals log is to be checked, signed and dated on a regular basis.

4. An incident Log shall be operated and maintained at the premises and shall be produced to a relevant officer of the Police or Authorised Officer of the Licensing Authority upon request. The Incient log is to be checked, signed and dated weekly by the Designated Premises Supervisor.

5. A “Challenge 25” policy will be operated at the premises. Acceptable forms of ID are a photo driving licence, passport and Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) card

6. Spirits, with the exception of spirit mixers and pre-mixed spirit drinks, shall be located behind the counter.

7. The display of bulk stacks, wine towers and chilled promotional offerings throughout the store shall be contained within the red line licensable area shown on the plan attached to the premises licence. The display of bulk stacks shall not be located where they may obstruct or impact upon the ability of customers to use exits or escape routes without impediment.

8. The Premises Licence Holder shall require any third-party delivery partner(s) delivering on behalf of the premises licence holder to comply with all legal requirements  ...  view the full decision text for item 6.