October 2009

Get Involved: The Gaff - Renewal of Footway Usage Approval

Council has received an application from The Gaff Nightclub to renew its footway usage approval.

The application is for approval to renew occupation of a maximum area of 34sqm of the public footway on Oxford square, and to permit footway dining from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm, Tuesday to Sunday inclusive. The licensed area would be for a maximum of 17 tables and 34 chairs.

You can make written submissions on this application before 30th October 2009 to Paul Hawkins, Property Officer, City of Sydney

Update: New Council Licensed Premises Coordinator

Chris Fullilove has taken up the new position of Licensed Premises Coordinator at the City of Sydney Council. Chris was formerly a licensing officer with the Kings Cross police command.

A part of his new role is to work with residents to help resolve any problems and concerns they have with the operation of licensed premises in our area.

Chris works in the area most Friday and Saturday nights, and encourages anyone to contact him directly on his mobile should you have any problems. If he's rostered on, he'll be able to get to you within 15 minutes. If you call when he's not rostered on, you'll be put through to Council.

Chris' contact details are:

Update: The Gaff - Voluntary licensing agreement

The Gaff has entered into a voluntary licensing agreement with Surry Hills Police to impose a 3AM - 6AM lockout, 7 days a week, effective from 29th September 2009.

Update: The Gaff - Land & Environment Court Appeal

On 16 September 2009, Commissioner Moore delivered his judgment as to whether or not the Applicant could increase its patron numbers from 447 to 529. The application had originally applied to increase patron numbers to 600, but decreased the number to 529 during the course of the hearing. The Senior Commissioner found that the Applicant should not be permitted to increase its patron numbers from 447.

The matter will be set down for a further hearing before the Commissioner as to whether or not the club should be permitted to expand its premises in to 10 – 14 Oxford Square and to make provision for a 'smoking area' in the adjoining premises.