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184.

Notification of Chairman and Outline of Procedure

Minutes:

The Chairman explained that the meeting would be conducted in accordance with the Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panel (Coronavirus) Flexibility of Local Authority Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 No. 392.

 

In welcoming all Members and members of the public, the Chairman explained which officers were in attendance.  All those present at the meeting were asked to introduce themselves.

 

185.

Declarations of Interest

Councillors should not act or take decisions in order to gain financial or other material benefits for  themselves or their spouse, civil partner or person with whom they are living with as a spouse or civil partner.  They must declare and resolve any interests and relationships.

 

The Chairman will ask Members if they have any interests to declare in respect of items on this agenda, under the following headings:

 

(a)          Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (DPI) under the Localism Act 2011.  The nature as well as the existence of any such interest must be declared.  After declaring a DPI, the Member must leave the meeting and not take part in the discussion or vote.  This applies even if there is provision for public speaking.

 

(b)          Disclosable Non Pecuniary (DNPI) under the Code of Conduct adopted by the Council in May 2012.  The nature as well as the existence of any such interest must be declared.  After declaring a DNPI interest, the Member may stay, speak and vote on the matter.

 

(c)          Where it is possible that a fair-minded and informed observer, having considered the facts would conclude that there was a real possibility that the Member might be predetermined or biased the Member should declare their predetermination or bias and then leave the meeting while that item is considered.

 

Advice to Members:  If any Councillor has any doubt about the existence or nature of any DPI or DNPI which he/she may have in any item on this agenda, he/she should seek advice from the Monitoring Officer, the Head of Legal or from other Solicitors in Legal Services as early as possible, and in advance of the Meeting.

 

Minutes:

No interests were declared.

186.

Application for a new Premises Licence pdf icon PDF 92 KB

To consider a new premises license for Neptune’s Cafe, Shellness Road, Leysdown.

 

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Licensing Officer introduced the report which was for an application for a new Premises Licence at Neptune’s Beach Café, Shellness Road, Leysdown-on-Sea, Sheerness.   She outlined the proposed activities and hours, set-out on page 4 of the Committee report.  The Licensing Officer stated that the Applicant had advised on 4 September 2020 that he was happy to reduce the opening hours to 11pm each day.  No representations had been received from the Police, however they had sought additional conditions, set-out on pages 5 to 7 of the report, and which the Applicant had been happy to agree to.  The Licensing Officer reported that five representations had been made, plus one from Leysdown Parish Council and one from a Ward Member, and these were set-out at Appendix B.

 

Members sought clarification on the opening hours at the venue and the Licensing Officer confirmed that the Applicant had changed these so that the premises closed by 11pm each evening.  She also confirmed that from October to March, the premises would close at 6pm.

 

The Chairman invited the Applicant to present their case.  Mr Eakin said the venue opened in May 2020.  He had looked at all the representations that had been received, and confirmed that he had agreed to close the venue by 10pm each evening, following concerns from members of the public.  Mr Eakin outlined security measures that would be implemented which included 24/7 CCTV; heat sensors; and burglar alarms.  He said that he supported the RNLI ‘don’t drink and drown’ campaign.  Mr Eakin acknowledged the concerns raised with regard to noise, and said that at the moment there was low-level background music, but there was no intention to apply for more than that.  He clarified that he was the keyholder for the car park and this would sometimes be opened earlier or later to allow for deliveries.  Mr Eakin said the premises had been inspected by Kent County Council (KCC) in terms of hygiene and safety, and the premises had been given a 5* rating, with no issues raised.  He added that all the equipment was new.  In response to concerns raised with regard to the toilets, Mr Eakin explained that the toilets were currently closed, and would open again following renovation work.  He said that the general aspect of the venue would not change, and it would not be a late night venue.  If there were to be any events at the venue, he would be required to apply for a Temporary Events Notice (TEN).  In response to questions raised by Members, Mr Eakin explained that the toilets would be maintained on a daily basis.  He added that they had been closed due to vandalism and the owners not having Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to clean them during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Mr Eakin confirmed that his application was intended for on-site drinking and further explained that the company he used for deliveries did not accept alcohol.

 

The Chairman invited those who had made a representation to ask the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 186.

Appendix I pdf icon PDF 161 KB