The Licensing Sub Committee D of Hackney Council scheduled a meeting to discuss a premises licence application for Bread & Butter and temporary event notices. The meeting was scheduled to be held remotely and live-streamed via YouTube. Councillor Sem Moema, Mayoral Adviser Private Renting and Housing Affordability, Councillor Anya Sizer, Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities, and Councillor Sarah Young, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, were scheduled to be in attendance.

Bread & Butter, 7 Enfield Road, London, N1 5EN

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider an application for a premises licence for Bread & Butter, 7 Enfield Road, London, N1 5EN.

Leyla Ozyurt applied for a premises licence to allow the sale of alcohol on Monday to Sunday. The hours requested in the application were:

• Supply of Alcohol (On-sales)
  • Monday to Saturday 17:00-23:00
  • Sunday 17:00-22:00
• Opening hours of the premises
  • Monday to Friday 07:00-23:00
  • Saturday 07:00-23:00
  • Sunday 08:00-22:00

According to the report pack, the premises did not currently have a licence for any activity, and no temporary event notices had been given in the last 12 months.

The council received eight representations from local residents, who raised concerns regarding:

• The prevention of crime and disorder
• Public safety
• The prevention of public nuisance
• The protection of children from harm

Several residents of Enfield Road objected to the application. One resident of Enfield Road, who lives directly above Bread and Butter café, said that extending hours and serving alcohol would likely be disruptive, and that they were concerned about potential increases in late-night disturbances, anti-social behaviour, and safety risks. They also noted the proximity of a primary school raised further concerns about exposing children to noise and alcohol-related activity during and after school hours. They also claimed that neither they nor their neighbours had received notice of the application.

Another resident of Enfield Road raised similar concerns, stating that noise from customers, staff, and music often travels into their flat, making it difficult to relax or sleep. They also stated that with the introduction of alcohol, there is an increased risk of anti-social behaviour, including loud gatherings, littering, and arguments among intoxicated patrons. They also noted that there is a primary school immediately adjacent to the premises, and that the presence of a licensed venue serving alcohol sends an inappropriate message given the close proximity to a place dedicated to children's education and wellbeing.

Another resident who lives in the school building next to Bread and Butter was concerned about the potential increase in noise and disruption this extended trading would bring, particularly during the evening and night-time hours.

Another leasholder and resident stated that they would like to oppose the potential grant of an alcohol license, due to an increase of public nuisance and an increase of crime and disorder.

The Environmental Health Authority (Environmental Protection) and the Fire Authority confirmed that they had no representation on this application. Representations from the Environmental Health Authority (Environmental Enforcement), the Police, and the Licensing Authority were withdrawn based on agreed conditions.

If the sub-committee was minded to approve the application, the Licensing Officer suggested a number of conditions that could be applied to the licence, including:

• Conditions relating to the supply of alcohol, including that alcohol may only be supplied when there is a designated premises supervisor¹ in place, and that every supply of alcohol must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence².
• Conditions consistent with the operating schedule, including that a CCTV system shall incorporate a recording facility, and that the premises will operate the 'Challenge 25' policy³.
• Conditions derived from Responsible Authority representations, including that an incident log shall be kept at the premises, that alcohol shall not be sold, supplied, or consumed on the premises otherwise than to persons who are taking substantial table meals, and that use of the outdoor area shall cease no later than 22:00 on any day.

Temporary Event Notices

The sub-committee was also scheduled to discuss temporary event notices, as a standing item. A temporary event notice (TEN) is a notification given to the licensing authority by an individual for events involving licensable activities that are temporary or small-scale.