Minutes:
Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director, Neighbourhood Services which gave details of an application for a Premises Licence in respect of Jumping Bean, Neville Street, Durham (for copy see file of Minutes).
Members were advised that following lengthy negotiations successful mediation had taken place between Durham Constabulary, Crossgate Partnership and the applicant, with the result that the hours applied for had been amended and additional conditions imposed.
The signed Mediation Agreement had been circulated to Members.
In determining the application Members considered the report of the Licensing Officer and the Mediation Agreement. The Sub-Committee also took into account the relevant provisions of the Licensing Act 2003, Section 182 Guidance issued by the Secretary of State and the Council’s Licensing Policy.
Resolved:
That in view of the mediation agreement between all parties the Premises Licence be granted as follows:-
Opening hours of the premises |
Monday – Sunday 08.00 – 23.30
New Years Eve 08.00 – 00.30
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Sale of Alcohol (on the premises) |
Monday – Sunday 17.00 – 23.00 (no alcohol to be consumed on the premises after 23.15)
New Years Eve until 00.00 (no alcohol to be consumed on the premises after 00.15)
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The prevention of Crime and Disorder
Public Safety
· Designated smoking areas with notices in place reminding customers to keep noise levels to a minimum
· Good housekeeping procedures in place
· Where a Pubwatch exists, the premises will be an active member of Pubwatch, they will attend meetings and join activities
· Maintain an incident book, and record and report all instances of disorder
· The Premises Licence Holder/Designated Premsies Supervisor will undertake to ensure that a maximum capacity of 60 persons will be enforced within the premises
· The toilet will be modified so that it can be used by a disabled person and a portable ramp will be available so that disabled people may enter the premises before the premises operates under a premises licence.
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
· Customers will not be permitted to take their drinks outside
· Signs displayed at entrance/exit encouraging customers to leave the premises quietly
· Designated smoking areas with notices in place reminding customers to keep noise levels to a minimum
· The Premises Licence Holder/Designated Premises Supervisor will ensure that any entertainment, except that intended for young people, will not start until 8.00pm on any day of the week (which is when the lower age limit if 18 comes into force)
The Protection of Children from Harm
· Challenge 25 shall be enforced. Refusals will be logged, along with any behaviour associated with the refusal
· Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
· Persons under the age of 18 must be off the premises after 20.00 hours
· Persons known to be, or suspected of buying on behalf children will be refused and reported to the Police
· We will display signs and adhere to the law regarding alcohol and children
· If concerns arise about a child we will contact the Police for advice/assistance and not make our own investigations or conclusions
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