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Election of Chairman and Statement for the Procedure of the Meeting PDF 132 KB To elect a Chairman for the meeting and the Chairman to
present and explain the procedure for the meeting. Minutes: Proposed by Cllr Sarah Williams, seconded by Cllr Mike
Barron Decision: That Cllr Jon Andrews be elected as chairman for the duration of the meeting. |
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Apologies To receive any apologies for
absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Emma Parker, Cathy Lugg and David Morgan, substituted by Cllrs Mike Barron and Sarah Williams |
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Declarations of Interest To disclose any pecuniary,
other registrable or non-registrable interests as set out in the adopted Code
of Conduct. In making their disclosure councillors are asked to state the
agenda item, the nature of the interest and any action they propose to take as
part of their declaration. If required, further advice should be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting. Minutes: No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made at the meeting. |
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Urgent items To consider any items of
business which the Chairman has had prior notification and considers to be
urgent pursuant to section 100B (4) b) of the Local Government Act 1972. The
reason for the urgency shall be recorded in the minutes. Minutes: There were no urgent items |
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Application to Review the Premises Licence for the Sunset Bar in Weymouth PDF 312 KB An application has been made to review the premises licence for the Sunset Bar (formerly Cool Runnings) in Weymouth. The application has been out to public consultation and has attracted relevant representations. A Licensing Sub-Committee must consider the application and representations at a public hearing. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Licensing Team Leader introduced the report and informed
the sub-committee that an application had been made to review Sunset Bar’s
premises licence. All parties were given the opportunity to ask questions of
the Licensing Team Leader The applicants were given the opportunity to state their
case for the revision of the licence.
The applicants informed the sub-committee that they lived in flats above
the premises and outlined the issues relating to noise being unbearable, which
made it difficult to have conversations in their homes, watch the tv and go to
bed at a reasonable time. The vibrations
form the bass in the Sunset Bar was so bad it shook their windows. The applicants highlighted the many activities and issues
that had occurred on the terrace outside the premises, such as, shouting,
singing, and fighting. Being a grade 2 listed (built in 1816) it was very hard to
soundproof. The relationship between the
bar owner and residents had become strained due to the bar staff’s refusal to
turn the music down and the profound impact of noise was affecting the mental
and physical health of residents. Other issues highlighted were the unsafe
nature of the area due to alcohol consumption and drug use which fuelled fights
close to a popular bus stop which young children used and the general impact on
holiday makers and locals. The applicants urged the committee to revoke the
license and suggested that opening and closing hours were adjusted to 9am -8pm The committee was made aware that Environmental Protection
Officers had visited the premises and agreed a suitable noise level, however
the situation had not improved. Those present were given the opportunity to put questions to
the applicants. The Environmental Protection Team Leader was given the
opportunity to present their case. The Environmental Protection Team Leader elaborated on their
visits to the premises, where patrons had been outside at 10 at night. High noise levels had made it impossible to
have conversation with members of staff. The officers had taken basic noise
readings, which were at 98 decibels on the dance floor. The sub- committee was
informed that at these levels induced hearing loss could occur, 86 decibels
were considered a normal level for a dance floor and would reduce disturbance
and encourage patrons to move inside A tamper proof noise limiter could be
considered and put together by an Environmental Protection officer. Those present were given the opportunity to ask questions of
the Environmental Protection Team Leader. Dorset Police were given the opportunity to present their
case. It was suggested that it was very unusual that residents
submit their own review. The importance of this issue was addressed, and the
police enforced that they supported the applicant’s case. The sub-committee was informed that Environmental Protection
Officers had brought this matter to the attention of the police and had
provided the information and incidents linked to Sunset Bar, Weymouth, and
their concerns with drug activity. Those present were given the opportunity to ask questions of ... view the full minutes text for item 56. |
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Exempt Business To move the exclusion of the press and the public
for the following item in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within
the meaning of paragraph x of schedule 12 A to the Local Government Act 1972
(as amended). The public and the press will be asked to leave the
meeting whilst the item of business is considered. Minutes: Proposed by Cllr Sarah Williams, seconded by
Cllr Mike Barron. Decision: That the press and the public be excluded for the following item(s) in
view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph
3 of schedule 12 A
to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended). Decision: To REVOKE the Premises Licence 10:00-12:26 |
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