Agenda and minutes

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Items
No. Item

258.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Ayling (no substitute), Borton (Substitute: Councillor Jones), Mulroney (Substitute: Councillor Wexham – sent apologies) and Ware-Lane (no substitute).

259.

Declarations of Interest

Minutes:

No interests were declared at the meeting.

260.

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday, 27th July, 2017 pdf icon PDF 58 KB

Minutes:

Resolved:-

 

That consideration of the Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 27th July 2017 be deferred to the next meeting.

261.

Application for the Renewal and Variation of a Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence - Entice, 3 Warrior House, 42 - 82 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2LZ pdf icon PDF 125 KB

Minutes:

The Committee received a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) concerning an application that had been made by Wizard Sleeve Bars (Essex) Limited for a Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence in respect of Entice, 3 Warrior House, 42 - 82 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2LZ.

 

The application was presented by Mr Sutherland (Applicant’s Solicitor).  Mr Weatherstone (applicant) was also in attendance and gave evidence.  Staff from the premises were also present.

 

The Committee noted that no objections to the application had been received from the Police.  Letters of objection had, however, been received from three residents.  One of the residents attended the hearing and gave evidence.

 

The Committee considered all the evidence and submissions that had been made at the meeting and the written reports and documentation that had been presented prior to the hearing.  The Committee also had regard to Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (adopted pursuant to the Police and Crime Act 2009) and the Council’s Policy for controlling sex establishments.

 

Resolved:

 

1.  That the application for the renewal of a Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence in respect of Entice, 3 Warrior House, 42 - 82 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2LZ be granted, subject to the relevant standard operating conditions to the current licence set out in Appendix 1 to the report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place).

 

2.  That the licensee signpost performers and staff to suitable support services when requested or as appropriate.

262.

Application for the Renewal of a Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence - The Foresters, 65 Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2EN pdf icon PDF 118 KB

Report of Deputy Chief Executive (Place)

Minutes:

The Committee received a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) concerning an application that had been made by Mr Lee Jonathon Phyers for a Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence in respect of The Foresters Arms Public House, 65 Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2EN.

 

The application was presented by Mr Flaherty (Applicant’s representative).  Mr Phyers (applicant) was also in attendance and gave evidence.

 

The Committee noted that no objections to the application had been received from the Police.  Letters of objection had, however, been received from one resident who attended the hearing and gave evidence.

 

The Committee considered all the evidence and submissions that had been made at the meeting and the written reports and documentation that had been presented prior to the hearing.  The Committee also had regard to Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (adopted pursuant to the Police and Crime Act 2009) and the Council’s Policy for controlling sex establishments.

 

Resolved:

 

1.  That the application for the renewal of a Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence in respect of The Foresters Arms Public House, 65 Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, be granted, subject to the relevant standard operating conditions to the current licence set out in Appendix 1 to the report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) and the following additional conditions:

 

·         The licensee shall ensure that clear signage is displayed on the external Iron Gate stating ‘Private: No Entry.’

·         The licensee shall submit to the Licensing Authority within a reasonable period a new plan of the premises showing the internal and external doors, all room layouts and the location of the external Iron Gate.

 

2. That the Performers’ Code of Conduct continues to contain the following rule:

 

‘Dancers may not perform any act which simulates masturbation, oral sex or sexual intercourse, including the insertion of any object, including their own finger, into the anus or vagina.’

 

 

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