Agenda and minutes

Venue: Civic Hall, Leeds

Contact: Helen Gray  Copies of the full report with appendices are available on request from the clerk. For details of the new premises licence please contact Entertainment Licensing on 0113 2474095 after the hearing.

Items
No. Item

229.

Election of the Chair

Minutes:

Councillor Feldman was elected Chair for the meeting.

 

230.

Late Items

To identify any applications as late items of business which have been admitted to the agenda for consideration

 

 (the special circumstances shall be identified in the minutes)

 

Minutes:

There were no late items. However additional information had been circulated in relation to the “Beat Bar” application (Minute 232 refers) and also for the certification of the film “I am Nasrine” (Minute 233 refers).

 

231.

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded to declare any interests at the start of the hearing on each application for the purpose of Section 81 (3) of the Local Government Act 2000 and paragraphs 8 to 12 of the Members Code of conduct

 

Minutes:

Councillor Feldman declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6 “Beat Bar” (Minute 232 refers) as a former colleague of the grandmother of one of the landlord’s representatives.

 

232.

"Beat Bar" - Application for the grant of a premises licence for beat bar, 66 Merrion Street, Leeds LS2 8LW pdf icon PDF 35 KB

To consider the report of the Head of Licensing and Registration on an application for the grant of a Premises Licence in respect of “Beat Bar”, 66 Merrion Street, Leeds LS2

 

(Report attached)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Sub-Committee, having regard to the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance and the Authority’s own Statement of Licensing Policy considered an application for the grant of a premises licence for Beat Bar, 66 Merrion Street, Leeds, LS2 8LW.

 

Representations had been received from LCC Environmental Protection Team and West Yorkshire Police. Present at the hearing were:

 

Mr Ravinder Rathore and Mr Gurmail Rathore – the applicants

Mr Paddy Whur – solicitor for the applicant

Mr David Woolman and Mr Max Clynes – the premises landlord representatives

 

PC Cath Arkle – West Yorkshire Police

 

Mr Brian Kenny - LCC Environmental Protection Team

 

The Sub Committee heard from Mr Whur who was representing the applicant he requested that in light of the detailed nature of the application whether the time allowed to present could be extended to twenty minutes. Members agreed that this should be permitted but that all other representations would have an equal amount of time.

 

Mr Whur highlighted paragraphs from Leeds’ local policy which expressed desire for culturally diverse activities, venues of a differing nature; and Leeds going up a level. He argued that this venue would achieve those objectives owing to it being individual, offering the public something different and it not being an alcohol led venue. It was put to the Committee that this venue would enhance the reputation of Leeds as a destination to listen to high quality acts.

 

The Sub Committee was further informed that the landlords of the proposed premises were spending £1.5 million re-developing the Merrion Centre in which the “Beat Bar” would be situated and that they supported this venture and would not do so if it was not going to complement the development of the Merrion Centre. It was highlighted to Members that the style of this venue would have less of an impact than the previous licensed premises which had been a normal nightclub.

 

The security of the venue was also raised it was proposed that the CCTV system in the venue would be linked to the overall Merrion Centre system giving greater protection to the venue and the surrounding area. Also door supervisors which West Yorkshire Police were satisfied would be used. It was also highlighted to the Sub Committee that a new manager would be recruited and that consultation with the police would be undertaken on the final choice. Further to this the Sub Committee were informed that a dispersal policy had been developed and that at all times it was the intention of the applicants to work with West Yorkshire Police.

 

The Sub-Committee was also informed that there would be 30 new jobs created

 

The Sub-Committee heard from PC Arkle who outlined her concerns with regard to the application. She informed the Sub Committee that that the premises were located in a violent crime hotspot within the Cumulative Impact area. PC Arkle also sought assurance that, if this licence was to be granted, and West Yorkshire Police were to object to an act taking place,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 232.

233.

Certification of Films - Hyde Park Picture House pdf icon PDF 60 KB

To consider the report of the head of Licensing and Registration on an application for the certification of a film proposed to be shown at the Hyde Park Picture House, Headingley

 

(Report attached)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Sub-Committee having regard to the Licensing Act 2003, and in particular the protection of children from harm as a  licensing objective, considered an application seeking the certification of a film proposed to be shown at the Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds. The film was intended to be shown in April 2012.

 

The applicant Ms W Clark, addressed the Sub Committee and made the following key points:-

  • The film had been granted a 15 certificate by Newcastle City Council; and
  • The film considers complex and adult topics, however these are not graphically sexual or violent but are implied;

 

The Sub Committee further discussed the specific content of the film with the applicant.

RESOLVED - That upon considering the application for the certification of the film entitled “I am Nasrine” proposed to be shown in April 2012 at the Hyde Park Picture House, the Sub Committee decided the film should be classified as a 15 because of the content contained within it.