Agenda item

To give consideration to an application to vary a Premises Licence in respect of Killingworth Young Peoples Club, Garth 21, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 6SE.

The Sub-committee met to consider an application for the variation of the Premises Licence in respect of Killingworth Young Peoples Club, Garth 21, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 6SE.

The applicant, Killingworth Young Peoples Club, sought to vary the Premises Licence by extending the permitted hours as follows:

·         The Supply of alcohol for consumption on the Premises every day of the week between 13:30 hours and 22:30 hours;

·         The playing of live music at the Premises every day of the week between 19:00 hours and 22:00 hours;

·         The playing of recorded music at the Premises every day of the week between 13:30 hours and 22:30 hours;

·         The performance of dance at the Premises every day of the week between 19:00 hours and 22:30 hours; and

·         The Premises to be open to the public every day between 08:00 hours and 23:00 hours.

Following introductions the Legal Advisor outlined the procedure to be followed at the hearing.

Mr Young, Licensing Officer, presented details of the application, the representations received and the options available to the Sub-Committee.

Ms Rooke, on behalf of the applicant, addressed the Sub-Committee in support of the application and responded to questions from members of the Sub-Committee and the legal advisor.

All parties to the hearing were given the opportunity of summing up their respective cases and the Sub-Committee retired to make its decision in private.

All parties were invited back into the hearing and the Chair announced the decision of the Sub-committee.

Resolved that the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1.            A CCTV system will be installed at the Premises and maintained in proper working order at all times and the licence holder will ensure that: -

a)        The CCTV cameras are located at the Premises so as to provide coverage of entrance(s) and exit(s), both internally and externally and areas where the sale and consumption of alcohol takes place.

b)        The CCTV system is able to capture clear images permitting identification of individuals.

c)         The CCTV system will be in operation whenever the Premises are open to the public.

d)        The CCTV system is able to capture a minimum of 4 frames per second and all recorded footage must be securely retained for a minimum of 28 days.

e)        The CCTV system is capable of constantly generating an accurate date and time.

f)         The CCTV system is fitted with security functions to prevent recordings being tampered with e.g. password protection.

2.         There will be at least one member of staff, present at the Premises during the operating hours, trained to provide viewable copies of CCTV images as soon as possible following a request from representatives of Northumbria Police or the Licensing Authority made in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 (or any successor legislation).

3.         The licence holder will ensure that whenever the Premises are open to the public and a licensable activity is taking place there will be a sufficient number of competent staff on duty to ensure that the terms and conditions of the licence are complied with at all times.

4.         All members of staff responsible for the sale of alcohol at the Premises will seek credible photographic proof of age evidence from any person who appears to be under 25 years of age and who is seeking to purchase or obtain alcohol. Such credible evidence, which will include a photograph of the customer, will either be a current passport, photographic driving licence or proof of age card carrying a 'Pass' logo and hologram or HM Forces Identity Card.

5.         All members of staff responsible for the sale of alcohol will receive training in relation to their duties and responsibilities under the Licensing Act 2003 (or replacement legislation) including the use of a “Challenge 25 Policy” and generally on the Act before being permitted to sell alcohol at the Premises. Such training will be provided by the Designated Premises Supervisor or external accredited trainer.

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6.         All members of staff responsible for the sale of alcohol will receive refresher training in relation to their duties and responsibilities under the Licensing Act 2003 (or any successor legislation) annually. Such training will be provided by the Designated Premises Supervisor or external accredited trainer.

7.         All training received by staff in relation to the Licensing Act 2003 (or any successor legislation) will be recorded, and such records kept at the Premises at all times and will be made available for inspection immediately on request from authorised officers of Northumbria Police or the Licensing Authority, (including Trading Standards Officers).

8.         An incident register will be maintained and kept at the Premises at all times to record any incidents at the Premises or in any area adjacent to the Premises under the direct control of the licence holder such as anti-social behaviour, refusal of admission to the Premises and ejection from the Premises.

9.         The incident register will be produced for inspection immediately on request from authorised officers of Northumbria Police or the Licensing Authority (including Trading Standards Officers).

10.      The licence holder will ensure that no noise will emanate from the Premises as a consequence of a licensable activity permitted by this licence that will be above background noise level at any property in Garth 21, Goldstone Court, The Croft or Amberley Chase.

11.      There will be displayed at the Premises clear and legible notices displayed at the exit and other circulatory areas requesting customers to leave the Premises having regard to the needs of local residents, in particular emphasising the need to refrain from shouting, slamming car doors and discouraging the sounding of car horns.

12.         Customers shall not be permitted to take alcoholic drinks off the Premises and a notice to that effect will be displayed on the Premises.

13.         Children must be supervised at all times by a parent or responsible adult and must not sit or stand or loiter in the bar area of the Premises.

14.         The licence holder must ensure the Police and Licensing Authority are contacted to report any anti-social behaviour or disorder at the Premises at the earliest opportunity.

15.         There shall be a notice at the entrance to the Premises detailing the opening and closing times of the Premises.

Reason for Decision

·         The Sub-committee has noted that none of the Responsible Authorities have submitted any representations in relation to the application which the Sub-committee takes to mean that they do not have any concerns about the operation of the Premises and the promotion of the licensing objectives; and

·         The Sub-committee considers that the concerns of the people making representations can be adequately addressed by the imposition of the above conditions.