Agenda and decisions

Date of hearing

15 January 2020

Members of  Sub-Committee

Councillor Frank Pickett

Councillor Stephen Woodliffe

Councillor Colin Woodcock

Premises Licence Holder

Boston European Supermarket Limited

Premises Address

Boston Supermarket, 8 George Street, Boston

Date Application Received

21 November 2019

Details of Application

Review of a premises licence in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 – submitted by The Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police.

The Parties:

Lincolnshire Police requested a review of the Premises Licence for Boston Supermarket, 8 George Street, Boston on 21 November 2019.  No representations in respect of the review were received.   The Premises Licence holder is Boston European Supermarket Limited and the Designated Premises Supervisor is Aleksandra Citko-Plaga.

Policy and Guidance:

In reaching its decision the sub-committee has considered the statutory guidance issued under section 182 of Licensing Act 2003 and Boston Borough Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy.

Licensing Objectives:  The sub-committee has found that the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and the protection of children from harm are relevant to this application.

Decision and Reasons:

The sub-committee has read and heard all of the information before them.

The sub-committee is aware of and has taken into account any implications that may arise from the Human Rights Act 1998. 

The sub-committee in reaching its decision has had due regard for its public sector equality duty under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 and consider that in reaching their decision today, that they have had due regard for the duty placed upon them by s.149.

The sub-committee has heard from the Licensing & Land Charges Manager, Lincolnshire Police and Miss Cartmell on behalf of the Premises Licence Holder, and Mr Karim (as representative and sole director of Boston European Supermarket Limited being the Premises Licence Holder).

In reaching their decision the sub-committee has had due regard for all that they have read and heard, along with the Licensing Act 2003, s.182 statutory guidance, the licensing objectives and Boston Borough Council’s Licensing Policy.

The sub-committee has noted that at a previous review hearing in August 2019 in respect of the Premises Licence two conditions were imposed requiring as follows:

-       A maintenance contract will be entered into and at all times be valid with a qualified electrician. This contract should be made available to the police and licensing authority on request.

-       In so far as it complies with access requirements by the utility company, the cupboard where the electricity supply is kept will be locked and 2 keys supplied. One key will be retained by the electrician named in the maintenance contract. The other key to be retained by a named responsible person. The names of the key holders to be made available to responsible authorities upon request.

The sub-committee has further noted that at the August review hearing how Miss Cartmell and Mr Karim had sought to reassure the sub-committee that the issues encountered at the premises were  ...  view the full decision text for item 1.