Agenda and minutes

 The Chair introduced members of the Sub Committee and welcomed everyone to the meeting. 

No one from the Prince of Wales, or any representative, was present at the Review Hearing. The Sub Committee received evidence from the Licensing Officer that adequate notice for the hearing had been served and decided that the Review should proceed. Notification of the hearing had been sent on 5^th February 2012 and 15^th February there had been a further letter and a copy of the Review papers.

The Licensing Officer outlined the purpose of the hearing and explained that an application for the review of the premises had been received from Northamptonshire Police on 2 of the Licensing Objectives; the prevention of crime and disorder and the prevention of public nuisance. The Licensing Officer then explained the procedure of the hearing.

Application for the Review

PC Bryan from Northamptonshire Police confirmed that they had applied for the review of the premises on the grounds of the Licensing Objectives of Prevention of Crime and Disorder and prevention of public nuisance.

The Prince of Wales holds a Premises Licence that authorises the sale by retail of alcohol until 23:00 hours and the premises must close to the public by 23:20 hours Monday through to Saturday and on Sundays 22.50. The licence also authorises Regulated Entertainment in the performance of live music and the playing of recorded music. Live music must cease at 23:00 hours Monday to Saturday and 22.30 hours on Sunday.

On 22nd April 2011 at 01:28 Police took a report from a resident within the vicinity that loud music was coming from the premises. As they were made aware of this complaint by the Police Northampton Borough CCTV monitored the premises. At this point CCTV reported that three males had exited the premises and were fighting. Police Officers attended the scene and found that one of the males had left the premises, but had returned to look for his car keys. He could not find them but had refused to leave until they were found. Officers stated that all persons involved were in their expert opinion intoxicated and drunk. Officers said that all persons involved were unhelpful and it took some time to calm the situation.

On 30^th October 2011 at 01.16 Police Sergeant Watters attended the premises. He clearly heard loud music when he entered the premises and found several people in the bar drinking alcohol. Members of staff present claimed to be unaware of the hours of the operation of their licence.

Again on 13^th November 2011 at 01:16 Police Sergeant Watters attended the premises. He clearly heard loud music when he entered the premises and found several people in the bar drinking alcohol.

On Saturday 12 December 2011 at 00:25 hours, a multi agency team including PC Bryan, PS Worthington, a Northampton Borough Council Licensing Officer, Environmental Health Officer and a member of the Northants Fire Service visited the premises. Audio visual evidence of that visit was played  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.