To confirm the Chair of this Sub-Committee for the duration of this hearing.

Councillor Ottino proposed Councillor Jupp as Chair for the meeting; Councillor Yeatman seconded.

Councillor Jupp was elected as Chair for the duration of the meeting.

None.

None.

The hearing procedures are attached.

The Sub-Committee noted the relevant procedure for the hearing.

The Sub-Committee is asked to determine NOVOCO’s application, taking into account the details in the report and any representations made at this Sub-Committee meeting.

Mr Crew and Mr McNeill joined the meeting.

The Chair welcomed all attendees. The Sub-Committee and officers introduced themselves.

The Chair outlined the procedure for the hearing.

The Supervising Senior Licensing Officer presented the report, noting the requirement for members to determine an application submitted by NOVOCO UK Ltd for a New Premises Licence in respect of Cutteslowe Park and Sunnymead Park, Oxford, OX2 8NP. The Supervising Senior Licensing Officer summarised the report, stating that applicant applied for a one, three-day event called Campfire Country, Beatmasters and We Love It Festival, every year with the proposed dates for 2025 of 22 to 24 August 2025, with the following licensable activities:

· Sale of Alcohol (on sales only), Live Music, Recorded Music, Performance of Dance, Entertainment Similar to Music or Dance: Friday to Sunday 12:00 hours to 22:00 hours each day.

The Sub-Committee understood that a copy of the application could be found in appendix one, with details of both the application and the steps that the applicant intended to take to promote licensing objectives.

The Supervising Senior Licensing Officer explained that there were no representations received from Responsible Authorities, and the applicant had agreed conditions with Thames Valley Police (TVP). A copy of the agreed conditions with TVP were found in appendix two of the report. The Supervising Senior Licensing Officer further added that they had received 4 representations from Interested Parties which can be found in appendix three. A map detailing the applicant’s premises and the surrounding area was enclosed in appendix four.

The Sub-Committee were reminded of its responsibilities under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (to co-operate in the reduction of crime and disorder in Oxford) and the Human Rights Act 1998 (which guarantees the right to a fair hearing for all parties in the determination of their civil rights, and also provides for the protection of property, which may include licences in existence, and the protection of private and family life) when considering the fair balance between the interests of the applicant and the rights of local residents. Any decision taken by the Sub-Committee must be necessary and proportionate to the objectives being pursued.

Members were also reminded that whenever they make a decision under the Licensing Act 2003, they have a duty to act with a view to promoting the licensing objectives, and only issues relation to the four licensing objectives should be considered and appropriate weight given to the importance and relevance of each representation.

The Chair welcomed the Panel to ask questions.

Councillor Jupp asked if there’s a specific timeframe for agreement on the dates of the future events, to which the Supervising Senior Licensing Officer clarified that it should be no later than three months before the event as an agreed condition with TVP.

The Chair invited the applicant to present to the Sub-Committee.

Mr McNeill presented a new premises license application on behalf of Novoco UK Ltd, stating that they had successfully hosted four previous events (Edinburgh, Swansea, Hull and Norwich) without  ...  view the full minutes text for item 78.

The Sub-Committee is asked to determine Heat Afro Lounge’s application, taking into account the details in the report and any representations made at this Sub-Committee meeting.

Mr Mohammed Halilu, Samuel A Akinyemi, Mr Ken Adhere Rawlings and Mr Ebrima Jabbi joined the meeting.

The Chair welcomed all attendees. The Sub-Committee and officers introduced themselves. The Chair outlined the procedure for the hearing.

The Licensing Compliance Officer presented the report, noting the requirement for members to determine an application submitted by Heat Afro Lounge for a variation of a Premises License application in respect of 282 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UR.

The Licensing Compliance Officer summarised the report, stating that the applicant applied for the following:

Sale of Alcohol (On Sales Only)

· Current Hours: Sunday to Saturday 12:00 to 00:00 hours

· Proposed Hours: Monday to Wednesday 12:30 to 00:30 hours and Thursday to Sunday 12:30 to 01:30 hours

Late Night Refreshment (Indoors Only)

· Current Hours: Sunday to Saturday 23:00 to 00:00 hours

· Proposed Hours: Monday to Wednesday 23:00 to 00:30 hours Thursday to Sunday 23:00 to 01:30 hours

Recorded Music (Indoors Only)

· Current Hours: Sunday to Saturday 09:00 to 00:00 hours

· Proposed Hours: Monday to Wednesday 23:00 to 00:30 hours Thursday to Sunday 23:00 to 01:30 hours

Live Music (Indoors Only)

· New Activity Proposed: Monday to Wednesday 23:00 to 00:30 hours and Thursday to Sunday 23:00 to 01:30 hours

Opening Hours

· New proposed hours (not previously specified): Monday to Wednesday 12:30 to 01:00 hours Thursday to Sunday 12:30 to 02:00 hours

The Sub-Committee understood that a copy of the application could be found in appendix one, with details of both the application and the steps that the applicant intended to take to promote licensing objectives. The Licensing Compliance Officer stated that these measures would become enforceable conditions attached to the licence should the variation be granted.

The existing premises licence was attached to the report at appendix two.

The Licensing Compliance Officer explained that there were no representations received by Responsible Authorities and 1 representation from an Interested Party which can be found in appendix three.

A map detailing the applicant’s premises and the surrounding area was enclosed in appendix four.

The Sub-Committee were reminded of its responsibilities under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (to co-operate in the reduction of crime and disorder in Oxford) and the Human Rights Act 1998 (which guarantees the right to a fair hearing for all parties in the determination of their civil rights, and also provides for the protection of property, which may include licences in existence, and the protection of private and family life) when considering the fair balance between the interests of the applicant and the rights of local residents. Any decision taken by the Sub-Committee must be necessary and proportionate to the objectives being pursued.

Members were also reminded that whenever they make a decision under the Licensing Act 2003, they have a duty to act with a view to promoting the licensing objectives, and only issues relation to the four licensing objectives should be considered and appropriate weight given to the importance and relevance of each representation.

The Sub-Committee were also reminded that they must make  ...  view the full minutes text for item 79.