Ouaisne Bay Deckchairs: Transfer of Beach Trading Licence

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A decision made on 29 March 2019

Decision Reference: MD-E-2019-0024
Decision Summary Title :	Transfer of Beach Trading Licence from Mr Jonathan Steventon to Kismet Cabana		Date of Decision Summary:	21st March 2019
Decision Summary Author:	Hospitality and Leisure Manager		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	Transfer of Beach Trading Licence from Mr Jonathan Steventon to Kismet Cabana		Date of Written Report:	21st March 2019
Written Report Author:	Hospitality and Leisure Manager		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Transfer of Beach Trading Licence from Mr Jonathan Steventon to Kismet Cabana
Decision(s): The Minister approved the request to transfer the licence held by Mr Jonathan Steventon, Ouaisne Deckchairs, St Brelade to Kismet Cabana. This permission is granted for the hiring of deck chairs, sun beds, umbrellas and windbreaks within the following designated area of beach at St Brelade, the entire bay at Ouaisne. This transfer of licence will be effective immediately.
Reason(s) for Decision: Under Regulation 3(1)(d) of the Policing of Beaches (Jersey) Regulations 1959 written permission of the Minister is required to engage in trading on any beach. The Minister is content that the new licence holder is able to fulfil the terms and conditions that apply to the licence for this concession.
Resource Implications: Additional income generated, no human or additional resource implications.
Action required: The Hospitality and Leisure Manager to notify Mr Jonathan Steventon and Kismet Cabana that the Minister has granted the transfer of licence and that the licence will be effective immediately.
Signature: Senator L J Farnham		Position: Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed)