The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider a review of the premises licence for Goodmayes Snooker and Pool Club, and an application to transfer this licence and vary the Designated Premises Supervisor. These matters are expected to involve detailed examination of evidence relating to alleged breaches of licensing objectives.

Review of Goodmayes Snooker and Pool Club Premises Licence

The committee is scheduled to consider an application for a review of the premises licence for Goodmayes Snooker and Pool Club, located at Unit 3, 9-13 Goodmayes Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, IG3 9UH. The review application has been made by the Licensing Enforcement Team, citing alleged unlawful gambling activity and repeated regulatory and compliance failures. The report pack indicates that the review seeks the revocation of the premises licence, citing breaches of the licensing objectives related to the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm. The report details extensive evidence gathered by the Licensing Authority and the Metropolitan Police, including inspection findings, photographic records, machine inventories, and HMRC correspondence. It also highlights concerns regarding management oversight, CCTV compliance, record keeping, admissions controls, and unlawful late-night activity. The Metropolitan Police have also submitted a representation in support of the review, requesting the licence be revoked. The committee will consider options including modifying licence conditions, excluding licensable activities, removing the designated premises supervisor, suspending the licence, or revoking it entirely.

Application to Transfer Premises Licence and Vary Designated Premises Supervisor for Goodmayes Snooker and Pool Club

The committee is also scheduled to consider an application to transfer the premises licence for Goodmayes Snooker and Pool Club, from Tacim Yavuz to Mark Kaplan. Alongside this, an application to vary the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) to Mark Kaplan is to be considered. These applications have been referred to the sub-committee for determination due to objections from the Metropolitan Police Service. The police have raised concerns that granting these applications could undermine the crime prevention objective, citing the ongoing review of the premises licence due to unauthorised gambling activity and previous enforcement actions. The police representation highlights a perceived connection between Tacim Yavuz and Mark Kaplan, suggesting that the transfer may be a proxy arrangement intended to circumvent regulatory scrutiny. The committee will need to consider whether to reject or grant these applications based on whether doing so would undermine the crime prevention objective.

The committee will also consider the Results of Appeals and will hold an Election of Chair and Declaration of Interest at the beginning of the meeting. The agenda also outlines procedures for licensing hearings, including the possibility of excluding the public if exempt information is to be discussed.