Agenda and draft minutes

Caitlin Hanley          -         Designated Premises Supervisor

Philip Haworth         -         Company Director

PC Michael Jones   -         Lancashire Constabulary

John McDonald       -         Company Director

To consider the appointment of Chair for the meeting.

Councillor Kelly was appointed Chair for the meeting.

In accordance with the Regulations, Members are required to declare any personal or personal and prejudicial interests they may have and the nature of those interests in respect of items on this agenda and/or indicate if S106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 applies to them.

There were no declarations of interest in any of the items on the agenda.

To hear an application for a Temporary Event Notice in relation to the Bees Knees, Hargreaves Street, Burnley, following receipt of a Notice of Objection from Lancashire Police.

The Sub-committee considered a report relating to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for the Bees Knees, Hargreaves Street, Burnley, following the submission to the Licensing Authority of an objection from Lancashire Constabulary.

The TEN was for an event on 13^th November, which was remembrance Sunday and the day of a football match between Burnley FC and Blackburn Rovers FC. The event was described as opening at an earlier time and serving alcohol to customers at this time.

The licensable activities to be carried on were:

The on-sale by retail of alcohol from 10:00 hours to 11:00 hours.

Lisa Tempest attended the hearing and presented the report on behalf of the Licensing Authority.

PC Michael Jones attended the hearing and presented the case on behalf of Lancashire Constabulary.

Mr John McDonald presented the case of the applicant, supported by Mr Philip Haworth and Ms Caitlin Hanley.

Members and all parties present asked questions.

Members RESOLVED to go into private session to consider the Temporary Event Notice application and to receive legal advice.

RESOLVED – DECISION AND REASONS FOR DECISION

DECISION

Regarding the Bees Knees Hargreaves St, Burnley  – 24^th October 2022

The Temporary Event Notice has been determined with a view to promoting the four licensing objectives, but in particular, the licensing objectives relating to the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety.

The Committee carefully considered the report of the Licensing Officer, the representations made by Lancashire Constabulary and the representations put forward by the Applicant.

The Committee have had regard to the Temporary Event Notice and the relevant representations received.

The Committee have had regard to the s182 Guidance issued by the Government.

The Committee have had regard to its own Statement of Licensing Policy.

Having taken all of the above into consideration, the Council considers it appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives to issue a counter notice in relation to the Temporary Event Notice (TEN) applied for by the Bees Knees for the on–sale by retail of alcohol from 10.00 to 11.00 hours on 13^th November 2022

REASONS FOR DECISION

1.      Prevention of Crime and Disorder and Public Safety

 The TEN has been applied by the Bees Knees to allow them to open and serve customers in advance of the Burnley v Blackburn football match which kicks off at 12.30.

 The Police have explained that the match has been categorised as a high-risk football match as it is a local derby game.

 The fixture is a sell out for Burnley and for Blackburn.

 Alcohol consumption has an impact on fan behaviour and the overall policing and stewarding operation.

 The Police have already made provision for a large policing operation to mitigate the risk of football related violence, including alcohol related violence. All police leave and rest days have been cancelled.

 The Police object to extending existing hours for the sale of alcohol under the TEN application for such a risky fixture as it will allow people to drink for a longer period  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.