Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that Councillor C Thomas be appointed for this meeting.

There were no apologies for absence.

There were no declarations of interest.

To consider an application for a New Premises Licence in respectof Bistro, War Memorial Park, Kenilworth Road, Coventry

Note: The applicant and their representative have been invited to attend thehearing.

Personswho havemade representationshave beeninvited toattend.

 TheCity Council’sStatement ofLicensing Policyis availableon theCouncil’s

   website.Alternatively, pleasecontact us ifyou requirea hard copy.

At the commencement of the Hearing, the legal advisor made the following statement:

 “For the purposes of transparency and openness, please note that Coombe Abbey Park Limited, the applicants in both applications for premises licences, is a company that is wholly owned by the Council and that the Council are also owners and trustees of the War Memorial Park”.

The Sub-Committee considered an application for a new Premises Licence in respect of Bistro, War Memorial Park, Coventry. The application requested the sale/supply of alcohol (on sales); Monday to Sunday 11.00am to 8.00pm during the summer and Monday to Sunday 11.00am to 5.00pm during the winter.

One representation from a member of the public representing Friends of War Memorial Park was received objecting to the application. None of the Responsible Authorities had objected to the application.

During the application process, the Applicant had liaised with the Police and
Environmental Protection.

The Sub-Committee’s statutory duty was to consider the application and any representations and to take such steps as contained in the Licensing Act 2003 as it considered appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

The Licensing Officer presented the report and summarised the application, confirming that the application was for a new premises licence and that all application formalities had been complied with. She confirmed that one representation was made by Friends of the War Memorial Park and that none of the Responsible Authorities had objected to the application. During the 28-day consultation period, the applicant had agreed to amend the application to reduce the hours in respect of the sale/supply of alcohol and to fully remove the provision of live and recorded music. The Licensing Officer stated that two letters of support had been received for the application.

The Applicant presented their case and referred to the statement attached to
their notice of attendance and confirmed its contents including that the sale/supply of alcohol was supplementary to the sale of food. They confirmed that the alcoholic drinks that they were looking to sell/supply were prosecco, red wine, white wine, rose and bottled beer but only if the drink was purchased with food. The Applicant explained that they would adhere to the Challenge 25 policy. In addition, they confirmed that their intention was not to operate a premises where people would gather simply to buy alcoholic beverages, but that it would be a premises where people could consume a meal accompanied by a drink. The Applicant further stated that the sale/supply of alcohol would only take place if the customer had also ordered a meal.

The Applicant when questioned by the Sub-Committee about the sale of alcohol only and the use of glasses, confirmed that alcohol will only be sold if purchased with a meal and that no glasses would be used. The Applicant further confirmed that the existing curtilage would be used for outdoor seating with a maximum of 40 seats. Barriers would be erected to create a boundary around the premises to ensure alcohol is not taken off  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

To consider an application for a New Premises Licence in respectof The Sundae Club, War Memorial Park, Kenilworth Road, Coventry

Note: The applicant and their representative have been invited to attend thehearing.

Personswho havemade representationshave beeninvited toattend.

 TheCity Council’sStatement ofLicensing Policyis availableon theCouncil’s

  website.Alternatively, pleasecontact us ifyou requirea hard copy.

All parties present were reminded of the following statement made by the legal advisor at the start of the previous hearing: 

 “For the purposes of transparency and openness, please note that Coombe Abbey Park Limited, the applicants in both applications for premises licences, is a company that is wholly owned by the Council and that the Council are also owners and trustees of the War Memorial Park”.

The Sub-Committee considered an application for a new Premises Licence in respect of the Sundae Club, War Memorial Park, Coventry. The application requested the sale/supply of alcohol (on sales); Monday to Sunday 11.00am to 8.00pm during the summer and Monday to Sunday 11.00am to 5.00pm during the winter.

One representation from a member of the public representing Friends of War Memorial Park was received objecting to the application. None of the Responsible Authorities had objected to application.

During the application process, the Applicant had liaised with the Police and
Environmental Protection.

The Sub-Committee’s statutory duty was to consider the application and any representations and to take such steps as contained in the Licensing Act 2003 as it considered appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

The Licensing Officer presented the report and summarised the application, confirming that the application was for a new premises licence and that all application formalities had been complied with. During the 28-day consultation period, the applicant had agreed to amend the application to reduce the hours in respect of the sale/supply of alcohol and to fully remove the provision of live and recorded music. The Licensing Officer stated that two letters of support had been received for the application.

The Applicant then presented their case. They referred to the statement attached to their notice of attendance and confirmed its contents including that the sale/supply of alcohol was supplementary to the sale of desserts.

The Sub-Committee requested clarification with regard to the location of the Sundae Club in relation to the Bistro. The Applicant to explained that the Bistro is located near the tennis courts and The Sundae Club is attached to the visitor centre. The Applicant stated that the purpose of The Sundae Club was to serve ice-cream and desserts. When questioned about the rationale of serving alcohol with ice cream, waffles and desserts, the Applicant stated that some customers may wish to enjoy a drink with their dessert.

The Applicant confirmed that the total number of outdoor seating would be 64 as shown in the plan.

The Sub-Committee then heard from the Friends of War Memorial Park who referred to the written representations/objections included in the report. Their main concern remained the closing times of the public facilities and the facilities not being available after 5.00pm. The Chair clarified that the Applicant had reached an agreement with the Council to allow for the public facilities to remain open to coincide with the opening hours of The Sundae Club and Bistro, as stated in the Applicant’s statement submitted with their notice of attendance.

In summing up, neither  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

To consider any other items of business which the Chair decides to take as a matter of urgency because of the special circumstances involved.

There were no other items of business.