There were no declarations of interest.

Following introductions, the Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained the procedure to be followed.

The following were present at the hearing:

Members of the Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee was asked to consider and determine an application for a new premises licence for:

Ally’s Food and Wine Store, 257 High Street, Stratford, E15 2LS and any valid representations that had been made.

Mr Colin Hunt presented the report and advised the Sub-Committee that application for new premises licence had been received by the Licensing Authority on 16 April 2012 for the sale of alcohol (off the premises),  07:30 hours to 23:00 everyday.

There were no questions to Mr Hunt.

PC Sanj Padda outlined the representations from the Metropolitan Police in respect of the application, as summarised on page 21 on the agenda.

The Applicant, Ms Nurhaki addressed the meeting.  Ms Nurhaki explained that the premises are part of a family business, established in 2000, which recently received Limited Company status.  These premises are the sixth property purchased by the company, in shell form for rental.  This was the second business in which she had been personally involved in.

Ms Nurhaki said that there had been no criminal convictions involved with the any of their premises; recent objections referred only to opening hours.

Ms Nurhaki said that in reality, the business would not open until 08:00.

During the Olympics Games, they intend to employ additional staff.

Ms Nurhaki referred to their other premises in Greenwich, which had no alcohol related problems.  The majority of their problems related regarding the refusal of credit, groups of young people and issues around change given.

Ms Nurhaki referred to the CCTV software used, comments from local police on the high image quality, sound recording and Challenge policies.

In response to questions from the Chair and Councillor Bailke on can quantity and strength, Ms Nurhaki stated that single cans were sold, using management’s judgement; but their staff watch out for street drinkers and have offered them alternative products. 

Ms Nurhaki said that their business in Greenwich also operates a can labelling scheme, to help the police identify the street drinking purchase.

Ms Nurhaki said that they would consider a condition not to sell single cans and those exceeding 6% alcohol volume.  She added that the business would focus and promote the sales of world wines.

Ms Nurhaki also mentioned internal shutters and panic alarm, to allay potential problems.  These were used in their other premises and would be used in this location.

Ms Nurhaki passed to PC Padda, a copy of the letter from the CCTV Company.  She also confirmed that there would be someone on site at all times to control the CCTV.

There being no further statements or questions, the Licensing Sub-Committee resolved to exclude  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

Following introductions, the Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained the procedure to be followed.

The following were present at the hearing:

Members of the Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee were asked to consider and determine an application to vary a premises licence for:

EFS Food and Wine, 39 Vicarage Lane, Stratford, E15 4HS, and any valid representations that had been made.

Mr Colin Hunt presented the report and advised the Sub-Committee that application to vary premises licence had been received by the Licensing Authority on 16 April 2012 for the sale of alcohol (off the premises),  24 hours a day, everyday.

There were no questions to Mr Hunt.

Muhammad Islam outlined the representations from the Environmental health Services in respect of the application, as summarised on page 62 on the agenda

Luke Cadman outlined the representations from the Planning Services in respect of the application, as summarised on page 63 on the agenda

George McDougal outlined the representations from Trading Standards in respect of the application, as summarised on page 59 on the agenda

DC Paul Fawcett outlined the representations from the Metropolitan Police in respect of the application, as summarised on page 57 on the agenda

In response to a question from Councillor Desai, Mr McDougal confirmed details of the seizure by HMRC of duty evaded sprits.

In response to a question from Councillor Baikie, DC Fawcett confirmed Focus 15 was within 200/300 metres walking distance to the premises.

The Applicant, Mr Erdal Akca stated the application would have no effect on the two schools and housing projects mentioned in the report, as the schools do not open until 09:00 and the housing was some distance away. .

Mr Akca added that after 21:00, the premises would be serving customers via a hatch. Mr Akca stated that there were 6 cameras inside the shop, with a further 5 outside.

Mr Akca spoke about the loss of trade, as customers were using the local supermarkets, which was the main reason for the application.

Councillor Baikie asked for clarification on the ‘hatch’ and asked Mr Akca if he was aware of other premises in the borough operating this method.  Mr Akca replied that there was a premises in Portway, which was opened till 03:00 that used a hatch.

In response to a question from the Chair, Mr Akca confirmed that he sold duty evaded alcohol in 2012.  Mr Akca also said that he had sold super strength beer, large and ciders to anyone who wished them, including street drinkers.  Mr Akca added that if a customer was drunk, he would not serve them.

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