The Licensing (Activities) Sub-Committee met to review the premises licence for the Schnapps Sports Lounge and Nightclub following multiple incidents. The sub-committee decided to allow the premises licence to continue, subject to new conditions being attached to it.

Review of Schnapps Sports Lounge and Nightclub Licence

The sub-committee reviewed the premises licence for the Schnapps Sports Lounge and Nightclub, 89-93 Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 7JU, following an application for review submitted on 7 July 2025. The application was made on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety licensing objectives, after three serious incidents at the premises in March and June 2025.

Humberside Police, the applicant for the review, presented CCTV footage and argued that while the Licence Holder had co-operated with the police and implemented preventative measures since the application, concerns remained about the future management of the premises. They recommended reducing the hours during which alcohol could be sold and requiring a premises licence holder to be present at all times when alcohol is sold.

The Licence Holder, their legal representative, and the premises owner stated that they had taken proactive steps to prevent further incidents, including:

• An external audit of their practices.
• Replacement of the door staff company.
• Provision of staff training.

The sub-committee acknowledged these steps and considered the documentation provided, including witness statements and photographs.

Ultimately, the sub-committee decided to allow the premises licence to continue, subject to the following conditions:

1. The Premises Licence Holder must implement an Incident Management Plan, reviewed annually and available upon request to Humberside Police or an authorised officer of North Lincolnshire Council.
2. All staff involved in licensable activities must receive training in the sale of alcohol, refreshed at least once every twelve months, covering:
   • The four licensing objectives.
   • Age verification process.
   • Identifying proxy sales.
   • Legal consequences of underage sales.
   • Refusal of service to intoxicated persons.
   • Basic conflict management techniques.
3. The Licence Holder must maintain a record of all training provided to staff, available upon request to Humberside Police or an authorised officer of North Lincolnshire Council.

The sub-committee stated that these conditions were imposed to ensure adherence to the Prevention of Crime and Disorder and Public Safety licensing objectives.

The sub-committee also reminded the Licence Holder of the existing condition to have a personal licence holder present on the premises from 20:00 hrs to the terminal hour on Thursday to Sunday inclusive, including Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, and that they expect all conditions attached to the premises licence to be adhered to at all times.

The applicant for review, Licence Holder, and other interested parties have the right to appeal to the Magistrates Court within 21 days of the notification of the decision.

Extension of Time Limits

Humberside Police requested an extension of time to present their case, due to the need to play CCTV footage of the incidents. The respondent's legal representative had no objections. The sub-committee agreed to extend the time limits to 30 minutes for each party to present their case.

Councillor Keith Vickers, Chair of Licensing Committee; Chair of Licensing (Miscellaneous) Sub-Committee was appointed Chairman for the meeting.