Ritz Lounge Bar - LSO Report
Argyll and Bute Council · 22 April 2025
Back to Argyll and Bute Licensing Board — 22 April 2025 and its agenda
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LSO REPORT RITZ LOUNGE BAR, DANIEL MACKINNON, ON AND OFF SALES, 76-78 HIGH STREET, ROTHESAY, ISLE OF BUTE, PA20 9BB LSO; an application to extend Friday and Saturday core hours from 01:00 to 02:00 The applicant has added a letter with additional information; “Dear Board/Madam/Sir. I wish to explain my reason for the major variation application, asking for operating hours to be extended from 1am to 2am on Friday and Saturdays. During the period from 17th December 2021 to 15th February 2025, I have applied, and have been granted, in total 70 successful extensions to 2am and 3am. (56 events till 2am and 14 events till 3am) This figure of 70 includes, granted 4 times, the Christmas and New Year festive policy applications. These festive extensions, allowed for 26 festive extensions till 2am. With 12 New Year extensions to 3am. And 2 Kings Coronation extensions to 3am. This protracted length of time from December 2021 to present, allowed me to see, and put right any potential emerging issues. And build a proper management plan to make a successful late night event, a safe environment for patrons. Working with police and other partners, no incidents or noise nuisance to nearby neighbours occurred. I do hope the board look favourably at my application, and wish to ask, as I do not have access to Microsoft teams’ video. If I can be called on my phone 07810 602 119 to board meeting. LSO cont’d; I can confirm I have not received any complaints nor notification from police Scotland of any issues due to core or extended hours. Operating Plan Question 2 core hours on sales Current; Monday to Thursday 11:00 to Midnight, Thursday & Friday 11:00 to 01:00, Sunday 12:30 to midnight. Proposed; change only Friday & Saturday 11:00 to 02:00
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National licensing conditions will apply I have discussed with the applicant, the national conditions to be applied. Mr McKinnon has the necessary certifications, experience and resources to ensure compliance with the following; Mandatory condition – all premises The condition specified in paragraph 1 of the Schedule must be imposed by a Licensing Board on the granting by it of a premises licence falling within section 27(4) of the Act. (= open after 1:00) Paragraph 1. A person trained to the satisfaction of the Licensing Board in administering first aid must be present on the premises from 1:00 am (on any day when the premises are open at that time) until whichever is the earlier of– (a) The time at which the premises next close; and (b) 5:00 am. Mandatory conditions – certain premises 3.—(1) The conditions specified in paragraphs 2 to 6 of the Schedule must be imposed by a Licensing Board on the granting by it of a premises licence falling within section 27(4) of the Act if it appears to the Board from the operating plan for the premises that they fall within the description in paragraph (2). Paragraph (2) that description is premises the capacity of which is at least 250 people and which– (a) Will regularly provide at any time in the period between 1:00 am and 5:00 am– (every weekend could be classed as regular) (i) Live or recorded music with a decibel level exceeding 85dB; (ii) Facilities for dancing; (b) When fully occupied, are likely to have more customers standing than seated. 2. A designated person who is the holder of a personal licence must be present on the premises from 1:00 am (on any day when the premises are open at that time) until whichever is the earlier of– (a) the time at which the premises next close; and (b) 5:00 am or such other time as the Licensing Board may specify. 3. There must be written policies in existence concerning–
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(a) The evacuation of the premises; and (b) The prevention of the misuse of drugs on the premises. 4. A CCTV system must be installed on the premises to the satisfaction of the appropriate chief constable and must be kept in good working order. 5. There must be persons responsible for checking on the safety and wellbeing of persons using any toilet facilities on the premises. 6. A person who holds a licence granted under section 8 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001(1) must be positioned at every entrance to the premises from 1:00 am (on any day when the premises are open at that time) until whichever is the earlier of– (a) The time at which the premises next close; and (b) 5:00 am or such other time as the Licensing Board may specify.