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Minutes: INTERIM HEARING The Sub Committee met to consider an application for a Summary Review of
a Premises made by Cheshire Constabulary in respect of Goldmine Bar & Grill
419 Hale Road Halebank Widnes under section 53A of the Licensing Act 2003 (“The
Act”) (premises associated with serious crime or disorder or both). In accordance with the Act the interim
hearing was held on 29 July 2009 which was within 48 hours of the receipt of
the application. At the interim hearing
the Police were represented by Paul Draycott Police
Licensing Officer and Inspector Simon Blackwell and the Premises Licence Holder
Mr Michael James Harrison attended with Mrs Linda Harrison and Mr Mark
Lafferty. The procedure to be followed was explained and the parties subsequently
put their cases in accordance with it. The Police put forward the case in
support of their application and presented seven potential interim conditions
for the Sub Committee to consider in respect of the premises. The Premises Licence Holder Mr
Harrison together with Mrs Harrison and Mr Lafferty made representations. The Sub Committee asked a number of
questions of the parties and retired to consider the application and RESOLVED that the following interim
conditions be imposed with immediate effect (20.00 hrs on 29 July 2009) unless
otherwise stated 1 The removal of the DPS Michael James
Harrison Reason – The Prevention of Crime and Disorder 2 CCTV
system to be reviewed to establish effectiveness. Sufficient staff should be trained in its use
so that they can download relevant images at the time of request by the police
for crime investigation purposes. Reason – The prevention of Crime and Disorder 3 Only
polycarbonate or toughened glasses to be used.- With
effect from 09.00 on 30 July 2009 Reason – The prevention of Crime and Disorder 4 All
glass bottles to be decanted into polycarbonate or toughened glasses – with
effect from 09.00 on 30 July 2009 5 Bottles
to be placed in bottle bins where public have no access. 6 (i) Pool table cues and the white ball to be place behind
the bar of the premises. A “signing
out/in“ book to be provided by the Premises Licence
holder showing the times and names of customers using the pool table
equipment. (ii) Pool table equipment to be removed from customers by 22.30 each day
and placed in a secure position behind the bar. Reason – The prevention of Crime & Disorder FULL HEARING In accordance with the Act the full
review hearing was held on 24 August 2009. The procedure to be followed was
explained and the parties subsequently put their cases in accordance with it. Mr Paul Draycott
represented Cheshire Police and Mr Michael Harrison the Premises Licence Holder
attended with Mrs Linda Harrison. At the full hearing the Police
requested the following conditions to be imposed permanently on the Premises
Licence 1 CCTV system to be reviewed ... view the full minutes text for item 1. |