Eastleigh Borough Council
Councillors:
38
Wards:
14
Committees:
17
Meetings (2025):
77
Meetings (2024):
87
Meeting
Licensing Committee - Eastleigh
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 30th October 2024
6:15 PM
Wednesday, 30th October 2024
6:15 PM
End:
Wednesday, 30th October 2024
10:15 PM
Wednesday, 30th October 2024
10:15 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
30 Oct 2024
30 Oct 2024
Location:
Ground Floor, Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh
Ground Floor, Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh
Meeting Attendees
Member
Cabinet Member for Health and Social Policy
Secretary
Administrator
Expected
Agenda
1
Apologies
2
Public Participation
You can submit questions in advance of the meeting to the following email address: democratic.services@eastleigh.gov.uk. The deadline for submissions is 12pm on Tuesday 29 October 2024.
Please let us know if you wish to attend the meeting. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOMS.
Please let us know if you wish to attend the meeting. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOMS.
Minutes
There was no public participation on this occasion.
3
Declarations of Interest
Councillors are invited to declare interests in relation to items of business on the agenda. Any interests declared will be recorded in the Minutes.
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest in relation to items of business on the agenda.
4
Minutes
To consider the minutes of the meeting held on 18 October 2023.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes , 18/10/2023 Licensing Committee 22 Oct 2024
Minutes
RESOLVED -
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 October 2023 be confirmed
as a correct record.
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 October 2023 be confirmed
as a correct record.
5
Member Training and Opportunities
Minutes
The Licensing Manager reminded councillors that best practice guidance states that councillors that sit on the Licensing Committee or Licensing Panel should attend training annually, although Eastleigh Borough Council’s constitution states that training is mandatory and should be attended every two years.
The Licensing Manager provided further training option suggestions that are available from the Institute of Licensing, Local Government Association, and private providers.
The Chair thanked the Licensing Manager and Senior Litigation Solicitor for Southampton City Council for the excellent training they had provided over the past few years.
The Licensing Manager provided further training option suggestions that are available from the Institute of Licensing, Local Government Association, and private providers.
The Chair thanked the Licensing Manager and Senior Litigation Solicitor for Southampton City Council for the excellent training they had provided over the past few years.
6
Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Principles
Attachments:
- Document GAMBLING ACT 2005 - STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES 22 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 1 Proposed Statement of Licensing Policy 2024 - 2029 22 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 2 Consulted Statement of Licensing Principles 22 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 3 Consultation Responses 22 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 4 Equality Impact Assessment 22 Oct 2024
Minutes
The Licensing Manager presented the report (Agenda Item 6)..
The Chair asked the Licensing Manager to explain what the differences were between temporary and occasional use licences.
The Licensing Manager would look into the precise differences and circulate the answer to the Licensing Committee.
RESOLVED –
That the Licensing Committee:
(1) Considered the contents of the report and the proposed Statement of Licensing Principles; and
(2) Recommended to Council that it adopts the Statement of Licensing Principles with effect from 31 January 2025.
The Chair asked the Licensing Manager to explain what the differences were between temporary and occasional use licences.
The Licensing Manager would look into the precise differences and circulate the answer to the Licensing Committee.
RESOLVED –
That the Licensing Committee:
(1) Considered the contents of the report and the proposed Statement of Licensing Principles; and
(2) Recommended to Council that it adopts the Statement of Licensing Principles with effect from 31 January 2025.
7
Report on Panel Hearings Since the Last Committee Meeting - Southampton City Council / Eastleigh Borough Council Partnership Update
Attachments:
- Document Licensing Hearing Report 22 Oct 2024
Minutes
The Licensing Manager presented a summary of licensing panel hearings and activity between 1 February 2024 and 22 October 2024, (Agenda Item 7).
Licensing Panel Hearings since 1 February 2024
· 9 April 2024 - Barnfield Café and Field – New application, numerous representations from public – granted with amendments restricting sale of alcohol to between 10am and midnight, and any events not to exceed a capacity of 1,000 persons.
· 10 May 2024 – Tesco Express, Bournemouth Road – New application, 3 public representations – granted.
· 16 July 2024 – Sholing Football Club – New application, wanted for match days and other events, conditions agreed with Environmental Health restricting music to 11pm, 2 public represenations received – granted subject to agreed amendments restricting music to no later than 11pm, except Christmas and New Years even when it is restricted to 1am. Also condition on placing notices asking patrons to leave quietly and noise level monitoring.
· 19 September 2024 – Jaly Group -Variation to allow festival in Royal Victoria Country Park in September – representations from police and licensing authority - refused.
Current Licences
Licence Type
Quantity
AGC Licence - Fast Track Conversion
1
Alcohol Licensed Permit - New
5
LA03
Alcohol Licensed Permit - Transfer
2
GA05
Alcohol Licensed Permit - Variation
6
Alcohol Licensed Premises Notification
31
Betting Premises Licence - FT Conversion
1
Betting Premises Licence - New
1
Betting Premises - Transfer
6
Bingo Club Licence- FT Conversion
1
Club Gaming Permit - New
1
Club Machine Permit - New
2
Club Machine Permit Renewal
9
Club Premises Certificate
4
Club Premises Certificate - Conversion
5
Club Premises Certificate Minor V
1
Club Premises Certificate Variation
17
Eastleigh - AWP - Alcohol Premises
1
Eastleigh Scrap Metal 2013 Collector
1
Eastleigh Scrap Metal 2013 Site
4
Eastleigh Street Collection Permit
4
FEC Permit New
1
Minor Variations
28
Personal Licence
1715
Personal Licence - Conversion
346
Premises Licence
69
Premises Licence - Conversion
9
Premises Licence- DPS Disapplied
1
Premises Licence - DPS Variation
145
Premises Licence - Transfer
46
Premises Licence - Variation
17
Small Society Lottery
51
Applications received between 1 February 2024 and 22 October 2024
Licensing Act 2003
· Temporary Event Notice 133
· Late Temporary Event Notice 25
· Personal Licence 38
· Premises Licence - New 7
· Premises Licence – Minor Variation 7
· Premises Licence – Variation 1
· Premises Licence – Transfer 17
· Premises Licence – change of DPS 51
Gambling Act 2005
· Alcohol Licensed Premises Notification 3
· Alcohol Licence Permit - Transfer 1
· Small Society Lottery 8
Others
· Eastleigh House to House Collection Licence 19
· Eastleigh Street Collection Permit 12
Complaints
There have been seven complaints, all Licensing Act, as follows:
· Complainant suffers from Bell’s Palsy and the Designated Premises Supervisor accused them of being on drugs – advice given.
· Allegation under 18s left to sell alcohol at venue, no evidence to support allegation – no further action.
· Enquiry about licensing hours of venue and noise management – no breach identified.
· Noise complaint relating to an event outside a licensed premises - advice given.
· Allegation of unlicensed sales form a residential address – no evidence to confirm letter of advice given.
· Report of abusive customers outside venue – passed to police.
· Allegation from barred member of club that full committee not in place – evidence seen that is not the case.
Information
· The Jaly concert application was very time consuming and took a lot of partnership engagement to ensure correct result at variation hearing.
· Attended Safety Advisory Group (SAG) match day inspection at Ageas Bowl. No concerns.
· Collection of annual fees – all collected and up to date at this time – 23November is key date, as anniversary for most venues for annual fees to be paid.
· Continued work with Eastleigh Football Club to improve offer there and SAG inspection carried out with only minor issues identified.
· Attended Utilita Bowl for SAG inspection during T20 international AIO.
· Carried out a number of licensing compliance visits, including pubs, betting venues, shops and takeaways. This resulted in guidance/advice given at several premises, but general compliance was good.
Licensing Panel Hearings since 1 February 2024
· 9 April 2024 - Barnfield Café and Field – New application, numerous representations from public – granted with amendments restricting sale of alcohol to between 10am and midnight, and any events not to exceed a capacity of 1,000 persons.
· 10 May 2024 – Tesco Express, Bournemouth Road – New application, 3 public representations – granted.
· 16 July 2024 – Sholing Football Club – New application, wanted for match days and other events, conditions agreed with Environmental Health restricting music to 11pm, 2 public represenations received – granted subject to agreed amendments restricting music to no later than 11pm, except Christmas and New Years even when it is restricted to 1am. Also condition on placing notices asking patrons to leave quietly and noise level monitoring.
· 19 September 2024 – Jaly Group -Variation to allow festival in Royal Victoria Country Park in September – representations from police and licensing authority - refused.
Current Licences
Licence Type
Quantity
AGC Licence - Fast Track Conversion
1
Alcohol Licensed Permit - New
5
LA03
Alcohol Licensed Permit - Transfer
2
GA05
Alcohol Licensed Permit - Variation
6
Alcohol Licensed Premises Notification
31
Betting Premises Licence - FT Conversion
1
Betting Premises Licence - New
1
Betting Premises - Transfer
6
Bingo Club Licence- FT Conversion
1
Club Gaming Permit - New
1
Club Machine Permit - New
2
Club Machine Permit Renewal
9
Club Premises Certificate
4
Club Premises Certificate - Conversion
5
Club Premises Certificate Minor V
1
Club Premises Certificate Variation
17
Eastleigh - AWP - Alcohol Premises
1
Eastleigh Scrap Metal 2013 Collector
1
Eastleigh Scrap Metal 2013 Site
4
Eastleigh Street Collection Permit
4
FEC Permit New
1
Minor Variations
28
Personal Licence
1715
Personal Licence - Conversion
346
Premises Licence
69
Premises Licence - Conversion
9
Premises Licence- DPS Disapplied
1
Premises Licence - DPS Variation
145
Premises Licence - Transfer
46
Premises Licence - Variation
17
Small Society Lottery
51
Applications received between 1 February 2024 and 22 October 2024
Licensing Act 2003
· Temporary Event Notice 133
· Late Temporary Event Notice 25
· Personal Licence 38
· Premises Licence - New 7
· Premises Licence – Minor Variation 7
· Premises Licence – Variation 1
· Premises Licence – Transfer 17
· Premises Licence – change of DPS 51
Gambling Act 2005
· Alcohol Licensed Premises Notification 3
· Alcohol Licence Permit - Transfer 1
· Small Society Lottery 8
Others
· Eastleigh House to House Collection Licence 19
· Eastleigh Street Collection Permit 12
Complaints
There have been seven complaints, all Licensing Act, as follows:
· Complainant suffers from Bell’s Palsy and the Designated Premises Supervisor accused them of being on drugs – advice given.
· Allegation under 18s left to sell alcohol at venue, no evidence to support allegation – no further action.
· Enquiry about licensing hours of venue and noise management – no breach identified.
· Noise complaint relating to an event outside a licensed premises - advice given.
· Allegation of unlicensed sales form a residential address – no evidence to confirm letter of advice given.
· Report of abusive customers outside venue – passed to police.
· Allegation from barred member of club that full committee not in place – evidence seen that is not the case.
Information
· The Jaly concert application was very time consuming and took a lot of partnership engagement to ensure correct result at variation hearing.
· Attended Safety Advisory Group (SAG) match day inspection at Ageas Bowl. No concerns.
· Collection of annual fees – all collected and up to date at this time – 23November is key date, as anniversary for most venues for annual fees to be paid.
· Continued work with Eastleigh Football Club to improve offer there and SAG inspection carried out with only minor issues identified.
· Attended Utilita Bowl for SAG inspection during T20 international AIO.
· Carried out a number of licensing compliance visits, including pubs, betting venues, shops and takeaways. This resulted in guidance/advice given at several premises, but general compliance was good.
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