The Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services will present Document “O” which outlines an application for a new premises licence for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.

Members are invited to consider the information and documents referred to in Document “O” and, after hearing individuals, bodies or businesses, determine the related application. 

(Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)

RECORD OF A HEARING FOR A PREMISES LICENCE  FOR A PREMISES LICENCE FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR CONSUMPTION OFF THE PREMISES AT BILA MINI MARKET, 168 CLAYTON ROAD, BRADFORD BD7 2RD

Commenced: 1335

Adjourned: 1340

Reconvened: 1345

Concluded: 1350

Present

Members of the Panel

Bradford District Licensing Panel: Councillor M Slater (Ch), Councillor Ellis and Councillor Jamil

Parties to the Hearing

Mr A Sharif  (Applicant)

Representations

The Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services, presented a report (Document “O”) that outlined an application for a new premises licence for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises at Bila Mini Market, 168 Clayton Road, Bradford.  The licensing officer in attendance summarised the background to the application and valid representations received as set out in the report.  In response to questions from the Panel she confirmed the address of the resident who had submitted a representation and which was appended to the report.

The applicant’s representative addressed the Panel and explained that he had applied for the licence to allow him to support himself. 

Members questioned the steps proposed to address the licensing objectives and he confirmed that the premises were fitted with CCTV cameras; the images were kept for a period of 28 days and that he had tested that the images were of suitable quality to identify customers.  In response to questions about the measures he would take to clear the area of rubbish he confirmed that each day when he opened the premises he ensured that any litter was cleared.

Resolved –

That having considered all valid representations made by the parties to the hearing; valid written representations received during the statutory period, the published statement of licensing policy and relevant statutory guidance; the panel grants the application subject to the following conditions:-

1. That the Licensee shall ensure that the external areas around the perimeter of the premises are kept clear of litter and refuse.

2. No licensable activities shall take place at the premises unless or until a CCTV system (with satisfactory internal and external coverage) of a standard acceptable to and to the written satisfaction of West Yorkshire Police and the Licensing Authority has been installed at the premises.  The approved CCTV shall be maintained in good working order and used at all times the premises remain open to the public for licensable activities. Any CCTV footage shall be kept for at least 28 days and be available to the Licensing Authority or a Responsible Authority on request.

3. That an appropriate proof of age policy, incorporating the principles of the “Challenge 25” Campaign be implemented; incorporating measures to ensure that any patron wishing to purchase alcohol who may reasonably appear to be under 25 years of age are asked to prove that they are at least 18 years old by displaying evidence of their identity and age in the form of a valid UK passport, new style driving licence displaying their photograph or PASS identification.

Reason – It is considered that the above conditions are necessary for the prevention of public nuisance to local residents and for the protection of children from harm.

(Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)