The Licensing Sub Committee D of Hackney Council was scheduled to consider an application for a betting premises licence and to discuss temporary event notices. The meeting agenda also included procedural matters related to licensing hearings.

Application for a Betting Premises Licence

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for a Betting (other than track) Premises Licence for Jenningsbet, located at 157 Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 0NY. This application falls within the Stoke Newington ward. The agenda indicated that detailed reports concerning this application were available, including a Betting Report and a Local Area Risk Assessment.

The committee's decision-making process for such applications is guided by Hackney's Statement of Licensing Policy 2023-2028. Key principles include ensuring applicants demonstrate an understanding of the local area and that proposals align with the council's aspirations for diversifying the area's offer while promoting the licensing objectives. These objectives are:

• Prevention of Crime and Disorder: Assessing whether the proposed operation would contribute to crime and disorder.
• Public Safety: Ensuring satisfactory risk assessments and management procedures are in place.
• Prevention of Public Nuisance: Addressing potential nuisances arising from the activity.
• Protection of Children from Harm: Identifying and mitigating risks to children.

The policy also outlines core hours for licensable activities, generally restricting them to between 8:00 am and 11:00 pm, with later hours on Fridays and Saturdays, and Sundays. However, later hours may be considered if risks are robustly mitigated. Specific policies also address off-sales of alcohol, external areas, and temporary event notices. The committee would also consider the planning status of the premises, as outlined in LP5 of the Statement of Licensing Policy.

Temporary Event Notices

The agenda also listed Temporary Event Notices - Standing Item with details to follow. The committee's procedure for considering objections to Temporary Event Notices (TENs) involves assessing existing conditions, any history of complaints, the track record of the premises user, and any proposed control measures to mitigate objections.

Licensing Sub-Committee Hearing Procedure

The committee was scheduled to review the Licensing Sub-Committee Hearing Procedure, as detailed in the document Hearing Procedure Type E - TENs 4 . This procedure outlines how hearings are conducted under the Licensing Act 2003, including remote meetings, public access via live streaming, and the conditions under which a sub-committee hearing is convened. This includes situations where representations have been made by responsible authorities or other persons regarding premises licence applications, reviews, or temporary event notices. The procedure also covers how decisions are made, including granting licences with conditions, excluding licensable activities, refusing applications, or revoking licences. The committee would also consider the Hearing Procedure Gambling Premises document.