(i)

heard from a representative of Devon and Cornwall Police that –

(a)

the objection was brought in relation to the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the protection of children from harm and the prevention of public nuisance objectives;

(b)

a representative from Devon & Cornwall Police had requested the review due to concerns regarding the management of the premises and the ability of the Designated Premises Supervisor to uphold the four licensing objectives;

(c)

from recent incidents of serious violence it was clear that the Designated Premises Supervisor was unaware of incidents at the premises and was failing to ensure he and his staff were abiding by the conditions attached to the premises licence;

(d)

on 29 April 2009 the Police visited the premises regarding customers smoking at the venue.  The Designated Premises Supervisor was not at the premises and the Police spoke with the manager of the premises;

(e)

on 30 August 2009 between the hours of 0700 and 0900 customers were seen on CCTV footage drinking outside the premises.  These customers were seen to have moved from another licensed premises and one was unsteady on his feet;

(f)

on 21 September 2009 concerns were raised by the Police of residents concerns of customers drinking outside the premises at 0700 hours and creating a public nuisance;

(g)

on 24 September 2009 a Licensing Officer of Devon & Cornwall Police attended the premises to speak with the Designated Premises Supervisor regarding customers drinking outside the premises.  The Designated Premises Supervisor was not on the premises but was said to be available 28 and 29 September;

(h)

on 29 September 2009 attempts were made to speak with the Designated Premises Supervisor but he was not on the premises.  The Designated Premises Supervisor did telephone the Licensing Officer of Devon & Cornwall Police and an appointment was made for him to attend Charles Cross Police station to discuss the issue of street drinking;

(i)

on 7 October 2009 the joint premises licence holders/designated premises supervisor did attend a meeting with the Licensing Officer of Devon & Cornwall Police and a number of concerns were raised;

(j)

the concerns raised were over customers drinking outside the premises from 0700 in a residential area creating a noise nuisance and consuming alcohol in a designated public place.  Adherence to the licensing conditions specifically; staff being fully trained in underage sales and those already intoxicated and the documenting of this training.  The in house CCTV system being in operation and tapes being kept for 14 days;

(k)

the designated premises supervisor agreed to ensure his staff would prevent customers taking drink outside and ensure his staff were fully trained, he also provided a mobile contact number to the Police;

(l)

on 13 November 2009 the Police were notified of three people fighting at the premises; two customers and a member of staff were allegedly assaulted.  The staff member was allegedly repeatedly hit in the face with a glass.  When  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.