To appoint a Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

Councillor Luxton proposed that Councillor Cannon be Chairman for the duration of the meeting. This was seconded by Councillor Brar.

AGREED: That Councillor Cannon be Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

To receive any apologies for absence.

No apologies for absence were received.

To receive any declarations of interest.

No declarations of interest were made.

To note the procedural details for the meeting.

The Sub Committee noted the procedures.

To consider an application for a variation to a premises license under the Licensing Act 2003 for The Boom Boom Bar, Windsor.

Craig Hawkings, Reporting Officer for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead began by outlining the report to the Sub-Committee. The application was for a variation to the premises license under the Licensing Act 2003. The premises in question was Boom Boom Bar, 3 The Arches, Goswell Hill, Windsor, SL4 1RH.

The variation to the license that was being applied for was as follows:

·       Live Music (indoors)                                Monday to Wednesday 23:00 - 01:00 Thursday to Sunday 23:00 - 02:00

·       Recorded Music Indoors (Indoors)          Monday to Wednesday 11:00 - 01:00 Thursday to Sunday 11:00 - 02:00

·       Anything of a similar description              Monday to Wednesday 11:00 - 01:00 Thursday to Sunday 11:00 - 02:00

·       Late Night Refreshment                           Monday to Wednesday 23:00 - 01:00 Thursday to Sunday 23:00 - 02:00

·       Supply of alcohol ON the premises         Monday to Wednesday 11:00 - 01:00 Thursday to Sunday 11:00 - 02:00

·       Hours premises are open                        Monday to Wednesday 11:00 - 01:00 Thursday to Sunday 11:00 - 02:30

·       Seasonal Variations Christmas Eve 11:00 until 02:30 hrs.

·       New Year’s Eve from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve until the beginning of permitted hours New Year’s Day. Additional one (1) hour to be added on the occasion of clocks altering to British Summer Time Additional one (1) hour on all public bank holidays.

Craig Hawkings said that no representations had been received from responsible authorities including RBWM Trading Standards, RBWM Licensing and Thames Valley Police, amongst others. 2 written objections had however been received from local residents in close proximity to the premises. An invitation as per the statutory guidelines was extended to these individuals to attend the hearing and give oral representations, however this was declined.

Councillor Luxton asked for clarification on the hours that were being applied for and if the sale of alcohol time was the same as the operating hours. Craig Hawkings offered clarity to the Sub-Committee and also stated that the sale of alcohol would cease at 02.00 hours, 30 minutes before the end of the night at 02.30 hours.

Councillor Brar asked if this applied to bank holidays also. Craig Hawkings confirmed that was correct.

The Chairman asked if all the existing conditions would remain on the premises license if granted. Craig Hawkings confirmed this.

Vik Maharaj, Applicant, said that he wished to address some of the concerns that had been raised by the 2 objectors within their written representations. He firstly said that safety was the premises’ number 1 priority. The premises had a total of 27 CCTV cameras, that were used to monitor events during the evening and to assist the Police when required if anything was ever needed to be reviewed, as with any licensed premises. The premises also deployed up to 5 to 6 door staff on a Saturday night, when their license dictated that this many would not be needed. The premises also had their own dispersal plan which had been shared with Thames Valley Police in the past and been approved. Vik Maharaj also  ...  view the full minutes text for item 15.