Venue: Council Chambers, Kilmory, Lochgilphead
Contact: Margaret MacLean Tel: 01546 604128
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APOLOGIES Minutes: Apologies for absence were intimated from Gordon Blair, Jean Moffat and Sandy Taylor. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: Richard Trail and Lorna Douglas declared an interest in Item 6(d). Lorna Douglas declared an interest in Item 9(a). |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LICENSING BOARD MEETING OF 26TH FEBRUARY 2019 PDF 89 KB Minutes: The Minutes of the Meeting held on 26th February 2019 were submitted and approved. |
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APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT OF A PREMISES LICENCE |
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The Barcaldine Castle, Benderloch, Oban, PA37 1SA PDF 42 KB Summary Sheet attached
– Item 4a Additional documents:
Minutes: The applicant, Abbie Baxter appeared and spoke to
the terms of the application. The premises are going to be running principally
as a bed and breakfast establishment. They have just opened to the public and
would like to apply for a licence to be able to hold weddings and other
functions and offer the guests an alcoholic drink, mostly wine. Eric Dearie, Licensing Standards Officer advised
the Seasonal Variation was outwith Board policy. He
also advised the outdoor drinking times were outwith
Board policy as they had applied for 9pm rather than 8pm for children and young
persons. However, this may not be a problem as the premises were not near any
residential properties. Rory Colville asked for further details regarding
the times children under 14 are permitted on the premises. The applicant
advised that the majority of their guests come from all over the world to
celebrate their honeymoons, anniversaries etc. There is a large open fire and
having children in the premises creates a different kind of atmosphere. She
further advised that children are permitted for afternoon teas and they will
also be permitted for functions. The Chair moved to grant the application as applied
for. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this became the decision of the
Board. |
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APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE |
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The Hill House, Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 9AJ PDF 47 KB Summary Sheet attached
– Item 5a Additional documents: Minutes: Jonathan Guy, Solicitor, Edinburgh appeared
together with Emma Chalmers, Manager of the premises. He explained the premises
is an early 20th century house designed by Charles Rennie
Mackintosh. There has been a mesh box put around the building to protect it
from the elements whilst repair work is being undertaken and a visitor centre
is being constructed. There will be
walkways around the outside of the building. It is a tourist attraction and
there is to be a retail shop with a small selection of gifts, a café with
snacks, lunches and they wish to be able to sell alcohol also. There will be
evening meals and rooms available for hire for events. There will be no more
than 100 people in the house at any one time. They also wish to utilise the lawn area for events
where they will erect small tepees for gin festivals and the like. There would
be no more than 100 people on the lawn at any one time and any live music will
be stopped by 10pm at the latest. Raymond Park, Licensing Standards Officer advised
that with regard to weddings being held in marquees, Environmental Health had
concerns about being so close to the neighbouring properties. He further
advised that when the car park was completed there would be spaces for 60 cars. Richard Trail asked for further details regarding
the tepees. He asked where guests would be getting served and where they would
be drinking, and whether there was any covered area for them. Jonathan Guy
explained it takes up about half of the lawned area.
There will be a bar in one area and benches and other seating in other parts of
the tepee. They can also walk around outside. Richard Trail asked if the tepee would only be
erected for one day. Jonathan Guy confirmed this would be the case and said
they would be happy to limit the number of events. Rory Colville asked for an explanation as to why
they require to sell alcohol. He stated the National Trust is for Scotland’s
national treasures and wanted to know why they needed to sell alcohol. Jonathan Guy replied that a tourist might like a
glass of wine or beer with lunch. In the evenings, a group of architects might
like a private dining event and would like a glass of wine with their evening
meal. Some people might like a drink on the lawn at an outdoor function. He
added it would all be done in a very sensible way. He advised there were three
personal licence holders and the premises manager would also be there full
time. Lorna Douglas enquired about the normal trading
hours to which Jonathan Guy replied it would be 10am to 6pm. She further asked
about the capacity of the premises. The figure of 500 was given on the
application. Jonathan Guy advised the original figures are not necessary and
can be reduced to 100 people in the house and 100 in the tepee. Lorna Douglas enquired if the roof terrace was
included in the licensed area and the safety aspect of that. Jonathan Guy
advised there is space for 40 people to sit on the roof terrace and the barrier
is shoulder height. Raymond Park explained the roof terrace was in a
separate building to the rest of the house and if you are sitting you cannot
see over the edge. You need to stand up to see over. He advised the layout plan
needs to be clearer. Jonathan Guy advised alcohol can only be consumed
in café areas, not on walkways or in the house. The Chair asked for clarity over the plan. He
stated the ticket office and shop were on the ground floor, the roof terrace on
the second floor, café on the first floor but you can get to the roof terrace
from the café? Jonathan guy confirmed this was correct. The Chair then asked how big the lawn was and
stated that the tepee was more of a marquee if it takes up half the lawn.
Jonathan Guy advised it was probably similar in size to the Council Chamber.
Raymond Park suggested delicensing the outside area and using occasional
licences if it would just be used occasionally. The Chair replied he did not
have a problem with the outside area. He was just trying to clarify whether it
was a tepee or a marquee. Jonathan Guy suggested he could remove all reference
to a marquee in the licence and use occasional licences if a marquee was to be
erected The Licensing Board adjourned to further consider
the application. On resuming:- The Chair advised that a Noise Management Plan
would be required for the outside area. Rory Colville asked about the nature of live
performances. Jonathan Guy confirmed the
only time there would be live music would be for the gin festival. It would be
small live bands but no amplified music. Lorna Douglas requested further clarification on
the capacity of the premises. Jonathan Guy confirmed there would be a maximum
of 200 in the house and 100 in a marquee. Raymond Park, Licensing Standards Officer again
suggested delicensing the outdoor area and using occasional where required. The Clerk advised this would also give flexibility
of the terminal hour for individual events. The Chair moved to grant the interior as applied
for and to use occasional licences for the outdoor area. The roof terrace comes
under the interior and will close at 6pm. A noise management plan is also to be
agreed. Amended layout plans are to be
submitted and an amended operating plan. Moved the application be granted
subject to these being received. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this
became the decision of the Board. |
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APPLICATION FOR MAJOR VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE |
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Gelatoburger (formerly Kitchen Garden), 14 George Street, Oban, PA34 5SB PDF 56 KB The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To add the provision to serve take away meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. 2) Minor changes to the layout plans which include change to the public toilet layout, change to kitchen layout, removal of cellar and introduction of staff room on first floor. 3) To be open beyond core hours for the service of take away food and soft drinks when Oban Live is on. 4) Change to the description of the premises. Summary Sheet attached
– Item 6a. Additional documents: Minutes: Sandy Murray, Solicitor, Oban appeared on behalf of
the applicant. There was a variation submitted at the February Licensing Board
Meeting which was granted. This is a tidy up exercise following on from that
variation. They also want to be able to offer takeaway food which is ancillary
to the main purpose of the business. There are also one or two minor changes to
the layout of the premises. They also wish to be able to stay open late during
Oban Live. Its gets very busy and there will be demand from people looking for
food. Robin Currie asked if they would wish to be able to
stay open until 3am on those two nights to which Sandy Murray confirmed this
would be the case. The Chair confirmed they would also require a Late Hours
catering licence. The Chair moved to grant the application subject to
receipt of a Late Hours Catering licence for Oban Live. With no-one being otherwise minded, this became the
decision of the Board. |
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Jura Hotel, Craighouse, Isle of Jura, PA60 7XU PDF 43 KB The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To add an outside eating area to the front of the hotel. 2) To allow children and young persons to be in the bar without consuming a meal. 3 To extend the terminal hour for children and young persons from 9.30pm to 10.00pm. 4) To add films as an activity on the licence. 5) To amend the wording at question 5(f) any other activities. Summary Sheet attached
– Item 6b Additional documents: Minutes: The
applicant, Andrew McCallum appeared and spoke to the terms of the application
which sought to add an external area to the front of the hotel. This is the
only licensed premises on the island and they would like to allow children to
be on the premises without having to consume a meal. They are also the only
place on the island to do evening meals and they are looking to extend the
terminal hour for children and young persons to 10.00pm. Eric
Dearie, Licensing Standards Officer confirmed it was suitable for an external
drinking area. Rory
Colville advised he had some concerns with children being in the bar area where
they could be exposed to pool tables and darts. The applicant confirmed the
pool table was used in winter only and no children are permitted to play darts.
He further advised they would be vigilant to ensure children are not exposed to
drunkenness. Lorna
Douglas enquired about the road between the hotel and the outdoor area and
asked if there were any issues with the road. Andrew McCallum replied they take
all food out themselves. They used occasional licences last year to allow an
outside area to be utilised and there were no problems at all. The road is not
a main road. The only place past the hotel is a petrol station which has very
limited hours. Andrew
McCallum advised that the hotel was very busy until approximately 2pm and then
is quiet until around 5pm. They wish to cover the afternoons for coffee, hot
chocolates etc. so that children can come in and do not have to take a meal. The Chair
thought that the wording in respect of this was very confusing in the Operating
Plan and asked if it could be changed to clarify the position. He enquired if
the applicant wanted flexibility for children and young persons to have a meal
or not. The applicant confirmed this was the case Richard
Trail added that in the unique circumstances the hotel finds itself he thought
we could be flexible. Andrew
McCallum asked if wording could be added to the licence that children cannot
sit at the bar. The Chair
agreed and moved to grant the application. With no-one else being otherwise
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Port Charlotte Store, Main Street, Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay, PA48 7TX PDF 42 KB The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To extend on sales terminal hour to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 6pm on a Sunday. 2) Change of layout plan to add a chiller cabinet. 3) Increase in off-sales capacity. 4) To amend the seasonal variation Summary Sheet attached
– Item 6c. Additional documents: Minutes: It was noted the applicants, Mr and Mrs Hunter were
not present and had asked to be excused. Eric Dearie, Licensing Standards Officer outlined
the application and advised the variation was to increase the alcohol capacity
and extend the hours. He had no problem with it. It was a small increase and
the overall percentage of the shop given over to alcohol was only 3.3%. They
also wished to amend the seasonal variation. The Chair asked Eric Dearie if he was happy with
the seasonal variation to which Eric Dearie replied that he was. Having considered the foregoing, the Board agreed
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The Clyde Bar, 62-64 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh, G84 8AX PDF 56 KB The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To add children and young persons conditions to the licence. They are not allowed on the premises at present. Summary Sheet attached
– Item 6d. Minutes: It was noted that Lorna Douglas and Richard Trail left the meeting. John Rapallini, the applicant appeared and spoke to the terms of the application which sought to allow children and young persons to be permitted to the premises for private events only. Raymond Park, the Licensing Standards Officer had visited the premises recently and John Rapallini has advised the décor would be amended to suit. He also advised the pool table would be removed for any events which take place within the premises. The Chair asked how many events would be likely to take place. The applicant explained that an ex-member of staff was getting married and wanted her wedding to be held there. He is not anticipating any other events. The Chair enquired if there were baby changing facilities and the applicant replied they would be putting them in the disabled toilet. The moved to grant the application as applied for. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this became the decision of the Board. Lorna Douglas and Richard Trail returned to the meeting. |
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The Creggans, Shore Road, Kilcreggan, G84 0JH PDF 59 KB The applicants wish to vary the premises licence as follows:- 1) To allow children and young persons to remain on the premises until 9.00pm or until the terminal hour if attending an event. 2) To extend the terminal hour for the outside area to 10pm. At present the terminal hour is 8pm. Summary Sheet attached
– Item 6e. Additional documents:
Minutes: The applicant, Derek Fowlis
appeared and spoke to the terms of his application which sought to allow
children and young persons to remain on the premises until 9pm and to extend
the terminal hour for the outside area until 10pm. At present the terminal hour
is 8pm.The applicant explained that there was a lot of tourism in the village
and a lot of money had been ploughed into the village recently. Raymond Park, Licensing Standards Officer advised
that the seating area had been made bigger. With regard to the conditions for
children and young persons, 9pm falls in line with last orders for food. There
is a special children’s area which is away from the pool table and bar and
there are to be no children near to the smoking area. Richard Trail asked if children would only be there
for a meal. Derek Fowlis explained they would be
there for meals but also for social occasions. It is the only place in the
village to serve food and if visitors are foreign, they tend to not eat until
later in the evening. Richard Trail stated if children were in pubs, they
should only be there to consume food. Robin Currie replied that you had to move with the
times and people do want to take their children into pubs, especially when we
are trying to promote a café culture policy. Rory Colville advised that at the present time, the
premises is a public house. He said he was keen to encourage families, tourism
and family friendly places but he had an issue when children were in places
with a pool table or fruit machines. He asked the Licensing Standards Officer
for his opinion on the matter. Raymond Park advised that some places are more
suitable than others and stated that sometimes families do find it difficult to
find somewhere to go and it depends on location. The applicant advised it was not just a public
house. It was the only place in the village which promoted tourism. They are
steering towards doing more food and were trying to cater more for families. He
said the owner of the premises has invested a lot of money to improve the
premises. With regard to the outdoor area, the Chair noted
there was flatted accommodation above and asked how the neighbours would feel
about the later terminal hour. The applicant advised they got on well with the
neighbours. They were willing to work with Environmental Health to put a noise
management plan in place. The Chair asked about the safety of the outdoor
area with it being so close to the road. The applicant advised it was fully
fenced off and the door from the premises brings you straight onto the decking
area. The Chair moved to grant the application as applied
for. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this became the decision of the |
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Tigh na Uruisg, Upper Kilchattan, Isle of Colonsay, PA61 7YR PDF 44 KB The applicants wish to vary the premises licence as follows:- 1) To amend the wording at 5(f) any other activities. 2) To add children and young person’s conditions. They are not currently permitted on the premises. 3) To amend the description of the premises. 4) Change of layout plan. Inclusion of distillery buildings in the licensed area. Summary Sheet attached
– Item 6f. Additional documents:
Minutes: Sandy Murray, Solicitor, Oban appeared on behalf of
the applicants. He said the applicants sent their apologies for not appearing
personally. He explained the premises was a small gin distillery. There are
currently no children allowed on the premises. They want to be able to do
distillery tours and want children to also have access to these tours and enter
the premises of the gin distillery. The hours for the tours are limited. They
also wish to be able to do private gin tastings and sampling in the distillery.
Having considered the foregoing, the Board agreed
to grant the application as applied for. |
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APPLICATION FOR MAJOR VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE (continued from a previous meeting) |
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The Burnside Bar, 1 Burnside Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6JE PDF 38 KB The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To add an outdoor drinking area. 2) Change of layout plan to reflect this. This is an application which was first considered at the Board Meeting on 24th June 2014. It was continued until such time as the area at Burnside Square was pedestrianised. The applicants have advised that this is to happen in the near future and they would therefore like their application to be reconsidered to allow an outside area to be added. Summary Sheet attached
– Item 7a Additional documents: Minutes: The applicant, James McLean appeared on behalf of
the application and asked if the outside area can now be granted. Rory Colville advised that the traffic regulation
order had now been concluded and Harvey’s Lane was no longer a road. He
suggested a site visit so that all the Board Members could see the area for
themselves. They would need to comply with the Café Culture guidelines but
would like to be flexible. The Chair confirmed that would be very helpful. He
had the guidelines in front of him and advised that the pavement should be 1.8
metres wide but the pavement at the premises was only 1.2 metres wide. The
applicant advised that could be amended. The Chair asked for a site visit to clarify matters
and suggested 14th May. The Clerk suggested asking someone from Roads to
come long also to give their input. The Chair moved to continue consideration of the
application until the site visit and meeting on 14th May. With
no-one being otherwise minded, this became the decision of the Board. |
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APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A PERSONAL LICENCE (continued from a previous meeting) |
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Danielle MacIntyre, 10c Alma Crescent, Oban, PA34 4LT The applicant did not
appear at the November or February meetings and the application has been
further continued to give her one more chance to attend. She has indicated she
will be present on this occasion. Attached are copies of the Police Scotland
letter dated 23rd October 2018 together with letters from us
requesting her attendance. Minutes: The applicant, Danielle MacIntyre
was present at the hearing. She explained that at the time of the convictions,
she was in a bad place and was unemployed. She wants to leave all that behind
and move on. The Police confirmed she has not been in trouble since
the convictions which were three years ago. The applicant advised she works as a waitress at Lochnell Arms Hotel and her main job is to serve alcohol. Rory Colville was pleased that the applicant had
attended today’s meeting and said he had no hesitation in granting the
application. The Chair moved that the application be granted.
With no-one else being otherwise minded, this became the decision of the Board. |
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APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF A PERSONAL LICENCE |
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Mark Tyson, 28 Craigendoran Avenue, Helensburgh, G84 7AZ A copy of the letter
to the licence holder together with letter from Police Scotland dated 27th
March 2019 is attached. Minutes: It was noted that Lorna Douglas left the meeting. David Gallacher, Solicitor appeared on behalf of the licence holder. Police Scotland read out their review letter. David Gallacher apologised for Mr Tysons non-appearance and explained he had been suffering from ill-health. He further claims that Mr Tyson maintains his innocence and asked that we refrain from taking any action against Mr Tyson until after the court case. The Chair asked if the trial date was set for 18th July and the Police confirmed that was correct. Roddy McCuish asked if Mr Tyson was breathalysed at the time. David Gallacher advised he had been breathalysed but repeated that he maintains his innocence. Rory Colville thought they should wait until after the court case before making any decision. The Chair thought it was a cause for concern but advised it was premature to deal with the matter before the Court have made a decision. He moved to continue the matter to the Licensing Board Meeting on 3rd September. Audrey Forrest seconded this decision. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this became the decision of the Board. Lorna Douglas returned to the meeting |
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APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF A PERSONAL LICENCE (continued from previous meeting) |
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Michael Porter, Tigh Buidhe, Croft Road, Oban, PA34 5JN The applicant did not
appear at the February meeting and the
application has been continued to request he attend at this meeting. Letter
from Police Scotland dated 14th January 2019 attached together with
our letters to the applicant. Minutes: It was noted that Michael Porter was not present at
the meeting. The Police advised they were no further forward
with the Fiscal service and his behaviour in December 2018 had still not been
to Court. The last matter took almost 10 months to come to Court and they
decided that no further action was to be taken at that time. Rory Colville proposed that the licence be revoked
as the licence holder had not appeared for a second occasion. The Chair moved to revoke the licence. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this
became the decision of the Board. |
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Marko Curic, Flat 2/1, 26 Raploch Avenue, Glasgow, G14 9FF The applicant did not
appear at the February meeting as he was
out of the country and the application has been continued to request he attend
at this meeting. Letter from Police Scotland dated 7th February 2019
attached together with our letters to the applicant and emails from the
applicant and his employer confirming he was out of the country. Minutes: The Chair asked that the press and public be
excluded for this agenda item. The Members agreed. Archie MacIver appeared together with the licence
holder. The Police advised they were no further forward. No
trial date has been set and there is nothing further to add at this time. Archie MacIver advised the Police had summed
matters up. He explained the allegation is completely denied and should this
matter ever see a trial Mr Curic will be making a
strong defence. He asked for it to be continued to a future date. The Chair asked if he had any idea how long this
could take. Archie MacIver confirmed it could be at any time or a prosecution
may never take place. The Clerk suggested continuing the matter until
such time as matters are brought to a conclusion. Police Scotland advised if they saw it on the
agenda they would keep a look out for it and let us know when it comes to
Court. The Chair moved that the matter be continued to
June. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this
became the decision of the Board. |
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Richard MacDougall, 10 Corran Brae, Oban, PA34 5AL The applicant did not
appear at the February meeting and the
application has been continued to request he attend at this meeting. We have
been notified that he had changed address but has advised he will be attending
at this meeting. Letter from Police Scotland dated 7th February 2019
attached together with our letters to the applicant. Minutes: Sandy Murray appeared with the licence holder,
Richard MacDougall. Police Scotland read out their letter. Sandy Murray explained the licence holder is the
owner of a licensed shop in Oban. The premises are well run and there have
never been any issues relating to the premises. The licence holder realises his
behaviour fell below standard. He was struggling with the breakup of a
relationship and accepts his behaviour was unacceptable. Sandy Murray asked for this to be dealt with
by way of endorsement. Robin Currie’s view is that the licence holder was
wrong but the charges were between him and an ex-partner and totally different
to running a shop. Sandy Murray said the licence holder realises that
if he does anything like this again his licence would certainly be in jeopardy.
His client accepts he has not complied with the licensing objectives and the
same kind of thing will not happen again. Roddy McCuish advised that Dunollie
Stores was a very well run shop. He thinks the licence holder has provided a
good explanation of the matter and proposed an endorsement. The Chair moved that the licence be endorsed. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this
became the decision of the Board. |
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REVIEW OF PERSONAL LICENCES PDF 59 KB Revocation of Personal Licences where licence holders have not undertaken the refresher training. Minutes: The list of personal licence holders who had not undertaken the required refresher training within the prescribed timescale was noted and the Board agreed to revoke their personal licences. |
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CONSIDERATION OF A REVIEW OF A PREMISES LICENCE |
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The Bute Piper, 23 Marine Place, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0LF A copy of the letter
from Police Scotland dated 13th March is attached. Minutes: The Chair advised that the Board required to
consider whether there was sufficient evidence to hold a Review. Police Scotland advised that the matter was very
straightforward. The operating plan within the premises licence does not admit
adult entertainment and therefore the licence holder had been charged. The Board Members agreed to continue to a full
review hearing which will be held on 25th June at the next Licensing
Board Meeting. |
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APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF A PREMISES LICENCE |
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The Logie Baird, 8 James Street, Helensburgh, G84 8AS A copy of the letter
from Police Scotland dated 7th February 2019 is attached together
with the list of incidents, LSO’s Report on the Review and our letter to the
licence holder. Minutes: Archie McIver, Solicitor,
Glasgow appeared together with licence holders, Milan and Cara Nikolic. The Chair referred to a letter dated 22nd
April, 2019 which had been received by e-mail the previous day from Brendan
O’Hara MP. The issue was whether the letter should be considered as part of the
Board’s deliberations. Copies of the letter were provided to Archie MacIver and
Inspector David Quinn and their views were sought. Archie MacIver advised that
he considered the letter was a fair reflection of the situation and he was
happy for it to be considered by the Board. Inspector David Quinn advised that
he was of the view that there were inaccuracies in the letter and therefore he
would not wish it to be considered by the Board. After seeking the views of members of the Board,
the Chair moved that the letter not be considered and this became the decision
of the Board. Inspector David Quinn referred to the letter of 7th
February, 2019 from the Chief Constable together with the accompanying
Appendices A, B, C and D which set out in detail a total of 108 incidents
related to the premises. He advised that 98 of these incidents had occurred
since the current operators took over the running of the premises in February
2017 and they almost all took place between the hours of midnight and 2am. He did not intend to go through each of the
incidents individually but wished to highlight features of extreme
intoxication, disorder and crimes of dishonesty and violence. Mr MacIver advised that his clients’ relationship
with the town of Helensburgh dates back to 2010. They have taken over a number of failing
businesses and turned them around. They
now operate a total of four premises, three of them very successfully. He stated that the Logie
Baird has had a chequered history over the years with a number of operators who
have tried and failed to make the venture a success. His clients took over the premises in
February 2017 and have invested in it.
They employ a total of 50 plus staff across the four premises and have
invested close to £1 million. Mr MacIver stated that a great many of the
incidents referred to in the Chief Constable’s letter showed where staff had
acted appropriately. Some of them
related to occasions where customers had reacted badly when staff had refused
to serve them or where people had been refused entry to the premises. This left a kernel of incidents which could
have been handled better. He further stated that there was a degree of
commonality regarding many of the incidents in that the protagonists or victims
were Navy personnel. In support of this, there was no Navy presence in the town
over the festive period and there were relatively few issues. His clients feel that there is a lack of a
deterrent effect when Navy personnel are involved. The reason for the incidents is that these are a
busy set of premises, often operating at near or full capacity, particularly
over the weekend. His clients do wish to
keep problems to a minimum and, since the turn of the year, the premises have
been operating well with increased stewarding and vigilance together with the
reinforcement of staff training. An
additional CCTV camera has been installed to cover a blind spot and there has
been additional training for staff. The
stewards are now also patrolling inside the premises and there are female
stewards on duty. Mr MacIver concluded by saying that these are a
very busy set of premises and not all the blame should be directed towards the
operators. They have taken steps to
address issues and a more robust deterrent/prosecution in relation to the
troublemakers would be of assistance. He asked that no drastic action be taken
and the premises be able to continue to operate as they do now. Raymond Park, Licensing Standards Officer was then
asked for any comments he may have. He
referred to his report dated 1st April, 2019 which contained all the relevant
information from his perspective. He
advised that he mainly acts as a go-between.
He has been advised by the Police of 10 calls from 10th March
to 20th April. He received a call from a neighbour in May 2017
regarding patron noise. He followed this
up with the Designated Premises Manager and their licensing consultant. The noise management plan was updated and he
has received no further complaints since then. He advised that he has attended a number of
meetings over the last couple of years along with the Police and the Designated
Premises Manager to discuss a number of issues in relation to the premises. He further advised that he had carried out the
annual inspection of the premises on 4th April, 2019 and had found
the requisite documents and records to be comprehensive and up to date together
with a rigorous staff induction programme in place. Richard Trail noted that the Logie
Baird was a “monitored” premises and asked what this meant. Inspector Quinn
advised that “monitored” means that a premises gets regular visits. The Logie Baird was moved to the category of “problematic” on
26th November, 2018 which is the highest level. Rory Colville asked Mr MacIver how the licensing
objectives were being addressed. Mr
MacIver said that part of the difficulty was that a number of customers arrived
at the premises having pre-loaded with alcohol elsewhere and it takes perhaps
only one or two drinks to tip them over the edge. He advised that the staff and the stewards
have been reminded of the importance of assessing the state of sobriety of
customers and ensuring they are asked to leave the premises when necessary. The Chair asked the Police about the incident on 5th January, 2019 which had been referred to by Mr Nikolic. Inspector Quinn advised that the individual concerned had been taken to Clydebank Police Station and charged once he had ... view the full minutes text for item 13a |
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REVIEW OF PREMISES LICENCES - NON-PAYMENT OF ANNUAL FEES |
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Cowal Golf Club, 20-40 Ardenslate Road, Kirn, Dunoon, PA23 8LT Cowal Golf Club had asked for further time to pay
and the decision was made to continue the matter to the April Licensing Board.
Attached is a copy of the letter from Cowal Golf Club
requesting this. Minutes: It was noted that the Annual Fee in respect of Cowal Golf Club had been paid. |
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Licensing Board will be held on Tuesday 25th June 2019 at 11.00am within the Council Chamber, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT Minutes: The next meeting of the Licensing Board will be held on Tuesday 25th June 2019 at 11.00am within the Council Chamber, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT. |