Issue - meetings

The Sub-Committee considered the representations of the applicant and Mr Burke carefully in relation to the Licensing objectives. 

By a majority the Sub-Committee concluded that a personal licence should not be granted to the Applicant based on the representations from Essex Police.

RESOLVED that the application be dismissed.

All parties have a right of appeal to the Magistrates’ Court, against this decision.  An appeal must be commenced by giving notice of appeal to Essex Magistrates’ Court, Osprey House, Hedgerows Business Park, Colchester Road, Springfield, Essex, CM2 5PF, within the period of 21 days beginning from the receipt of this letter.

The Sub-Committee considered the representations of Mr Ghela and Mr Seeley carefully in relation to the Licensing Objectives.  Mr Ghela stated that there were various allegations made about social distancing, lack of use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), noise nuisance, littering and public urination.  Although the members accepted that these allegations were concerning there was insufficient evidence to show that the most of these allegations related to the Jolly Sailor.  On the issue of PPE it was not demonstrated that this would have been a breach of legal requirements during May and June.

The Sub-Committee are of the view that the Maldon District Council should visit the premises within 14 days to confirm that the correct working practices are being followed as required by the Coronavirus Act and related Regulations to satisfy any concerns the public may have as result of this review of the premises licence.  This is only a recommendation.

The Committee also recommend that if Mr Brett wishes to carry out similar outside activities he should contact the Council in advance to ensure that he complies with all legal requirements.

RESOLVED that the application for a review of the premises licence be dismissed and consequently no changes are to be made to the licensable activities or to the conditions in the premises licence.