The determination papers are enclosed.

The Chair had agreed to the addition of this item as a matter of Urgent Business.

The Hearing Panel noted that the application was agreed by all parties prior to the meeting and was therefore treated as a determination.

In reaching its decision the Panel also considered the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Licensing Act 2003, the Regulations made there under and the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under Section 182 of that Act and the licensing objectives.

Decision

To grant the licence subject to agreed conditions.

The determination papers are enclosed.

The Hearing Panel noted that the application was agreed by all parties prior to the meeting and was therefore treated as a determination.

In reaching its decision the Panel also considered the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Licensing Act 2003, the Regulations made there under and the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under Section 182 of that Act and the licensing objectives.

Decision

To grant the licence subject to agreed conditions.

The determination papers are enclosed.

The Hearing Panel noted that the application was agreed by all parties prior to the meeting and was therefore treated as a determination.

In reaching its decision the Panel also considered the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Licensing Act 2003, the Regulations made there under and the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under Section 182 of that Act and the licensing objectives.

Decision

To grant the licence subject to agreed conditions.

Now contains information from the Licensing Out Of Hours Team and Councillor Joan Davies.

Consideration was given to a report of the Head of Planning, Building Control and Licensing regarding a Summary Review of a Premises Licence.

The Hearing Panel considered the written papers, oral representations of all parties as well as the relevant legislation and guidance.

GMP addressed the Hearing Panel and stated that the premises had been associated with serious crime and serious disorder due to two incidents on 12 and 19 September 2021 in the early hours. The incident on 12 September 2021 involved a male being ejected from the premises, only to return shortly after and stab a member of door staff in the back. The offending male was detained by door staff and subsequently arrested. The incident on 19 September 2021 involved the handling of the barrier queueing system outside the premises on Longworth Street. The barrier not been sufficiently staffed and approximately 100 people had stormed the barrier and entered the club. Due to the previous incident (and 2 other historical issues where females had reported being violently attacked) GMP had made Longworth Street a dedicated deployment area and, subsequently, GMP were quickly on site when the incident occurred, assisting with the dispersal of those who had broken the barrier to gain entry. Following this, GMP left the club at around 01:00. At 03.45 GMP were called back again as a brawl was taking place inside the club whereby a spirit bottle and a metal pole were being brandished. The incident led to GMP deploying all City Centre night-time officers as well as others from neighbouring divisions, dog handlers and the Tactical Aid Unit to bring the situation under control which, it was stated, was a very rare occurrence. Following arrests, 2 males had been found to be carrying knives. GMP then showed CCTV footage to corroborate their representations. The CCTV footage showed that door staff were not recognisable as none were wearing Hi-Vis jackets, that door staff had been obstructive to questioning from GMP and that there were various other breaches of their licensing conditions as well as a chaotic street scene on St John’s Street. GMP closed their representations by requesting that the Hearing Panel revoke the licence, or alternatively, impose suitable conditions that would have the premises operate in accordance with the licensing objectives.

LOOH addressed the Hearing Panel and stated that they supported GMPs proposal and gave mention of numerous historical breaches of the licensing conditions going back to 2017. LOOH had always assisted the premises to engage and follow procedures but found that there was a cycle of initial commitment which would fade and LOOH would keep returning. LOOH showed clips of footage which displayed an unregistered male working as door staff and gave mention of residents being disturbed and intimidated by crowds seemingly associated with the premises. LOOH indicated that none of these issues mentioned had affected residents throughout lockdown and were certain that History was the sole creator of many of the problems in this area.

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