A licensing sub-committee meeting was held to consider a review of the premises licence for The Champion pub. The committee decided to modify the conditions of the licence to address concerns raised by a local resident regarding public nuisance and the protection of children from harm.

Review of The Champion Pub's Premises Licence

The Licensing Sub-Committee considered an application for a review of the premises licence for The Champion, located at 1 Wellington Terrace, London W2 4LW. The review was initiated by local resident Mr. Charlie Steele, who cited concerns related to the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm.

Mr. Steele detailed several issues, including patrons consuming alcohol outside the licensed area, congregating on the public highway, noise emanating from the premises, and discarded glassware posing a risk to children. He requested the imposition of additional conditions on the licence, such as the mandatory presence of an SIA-registered door supervisor on Friday and Saturday evenings, that any outdoor drinking must be seated, the use of plastic containers for outdoor drinks, and regular recorded inspections for litter and discarded items around the premises.

The premises licence holder, Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited, argued that the requested conditions were disproportionate and would negatively impact the pub's atmosphere and business. They stated that their staff already conducted regular checks for external glassware and litter, and that furniture was promptly removed from the pavement. They also highlighted that the pub catered to a family-friendly clientele and was a valued community asset.

The committee heard evidence from both Mr. Steele and representatives from Mitchells & Butlers. Following deliberation, the sub-committee decided to modify the existing licence conditions. The specific modifications aimed to address the concerns raised by Mr. Steele while taking into account the arguments presented by the licence holder. The full details of the modified conditions will be circulated to the parties within five working days.