The Licensing Sub-Committee met on Monday 19 November 2018 to consider an application for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for the Mayfair Venue. The committee decided to refuse the TEN application due to concerns about crime and public nuisance.

Application for Temporary Event Notice at Mayfair Venue Refused

The Licensing Sub-Committee has refused an application for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for the Mayfair Venue, located at 1078-1082 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford RM6 4BD. The TEN, submitted by Mr Errol McCurdy Smith, sought permission for the sale of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment between 21:00 and 04:00 on Sunday 25 November to Monday 26 November 2018.

The Metropolitan Police objected to the TEN on the grounds that the event would prejudice the licensing objectives of preventing crime and disorder and preventing public nuisance. PC Oisin Daly, representing the police, highlighted concerns stemming from intelligence documents that linked some of the advertised performers and their entourage to serious past incidents, including shootings and drug supply. PC Daly also noted that the applicant had not provided sufficient information for the police to conduct a thorough risk assessment.

Mr Errol Smith, the applicant, questioned the basis of the police objection. His security consultant, Mr Naazi Ellahi, presented a management and detailed assessment plan for the event. However, the committee noted that this plan was supplied late in the process.

The Sub-Committee expressed serious concerns regarding the alleged incidents of serious crime associated with the performers and their entourage. They also believed that a large number of people leaving the premises at 04:00 on a Monday morning would cause a public nuisance to local residents. Consequently, the committee determined that the event could not proceed without prejudice to the licensing objectives and resolved to serve a counter notice, preventing the event from taking place.

The meeting also noted the procedure for Licensing Sub-Committee hearings.