Agenda and minutes

Councillor Pickering was appointed as Chair.

There were no apologies for absence.

Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed.

There were no declarations of interest.

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 4^th March 2026 and 19^th March 2026 are attached and members will be asked to confirm them as a correct record.

The minutes of the previous meetings held on 4^th March 2026 and 19^th March 2026 were recorded as a true and accurate record.

AGENDA

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO NOTE

Under the law, the Sub-Committee is entitled to consider certain items in private where in the circumstances the public interest in maintaining the matter exempt from publication outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. Members of the public will be asked to leave the meeting when such items are discussed.

The Sub-Committee is recommended to consider the following reports in private on the grounds that they contain ‘exempt’ information as defined by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985, as amended, and consequently that the Sub-Committee makes the following resolution:- “that the press and public be excluded during consideration of the following reports in accordance with the provisions of Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended, because they involve the likely disclosure of 'exempt' information, as defined in the Paragraphs detailed below of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, and taking all the circumstances into account, it is considered that the public interest in maintaining the information as exempt outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.”

Information relating to an individual.

Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.

Information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime.

B1) APPLICATION FOR A REVIEW OF AN EXISTING PREMISES LICENCE - OASIS, 53 CHURCH GATE, LEICESTER

RESOLVED:

That the press and public be excluded during consideration of the following reports in accordance with the provisions of Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended, because it involves the likely disclosure of 'exempt' information, as defined in the Paragraphs detailed below of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, and taking all the circumstances into account, it is considered that the public interest in maintaining the information as exempt outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

Information relating to an individual.

Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.

Information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime.

B1) APPLICATION FOR A REVIEW OF AN EXISTING PREMISES LICENCE - OASIS, 53 CHURCH GATE, LEICESTER

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits a report for an application for a review of an existing premises licence for Oasis, 53 Church Gate, Leicester.

Councillor Pickering, as Chair led on introductions and outlined the procedure the hearing would follow.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submitted a report for a review of an existing premises licence for Oasis, 53 Church Gate, Leicester.

PC Jefferson Pritchard was present having made representations on behalf of Leicestershire Police. Also present was Ms Alisha Holford, Deputy Alcohol Licensing Manager for Leicestershire Police. The Premises Licence Holder and DPS, the manager of the premises, and their representative Mr Anil Bhawsar, licensing agent from Licensing Hub, were in attendance. Also in attendance were the Senior Licensing Officer and the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee.

The Senior Licensing Officer presented the report and outlined details of the application.

PC Pritchard, Police Constable for Leicestershire Police, was given the opportunity to outline the details of their review application and answered questions from Members.

Mr Bhawsar and the Premises Licence Holder were given the opportunity to address the Sub-Committee and answered questions from the Members.

All parties present were then given the opportunity to sum up their positions and make any final comments.

The Sub-Committee received legal advice from the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee in the presence of all those present and were advised of the options available to them in making their decision. The Sub-Committee were also advised of the relevant policy and statutory guidance that needed to be taken into account when making their decision.

In reaching their decision, Members felt they should deliberate in private on the basis that this was in the public interest, and as such this outweighed the public interest of their deliberation taking place with the parties represented present, in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005.

The Chair announced that the decision and reasons would be announced in writing within five working days. The Chair informed the meeting that the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee would be called back to give advice on the wording of the decision.

The Sub-Committee recalled the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee to give advice on the wording of the decision.

RESOLVED:

The Sub-Committee’s decision is that it is appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives to REVOKE the Licence

The reasons for the decision would be provided in writing to all parties within five working days.

Any appeal against this decision must be made within 21 days of the date of this decision to the Magistrates Court.

The meeting was restored to public session.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits a report for an application for a review of an existing premises licence for Local Mini Market, 51a Upperton Road, Leicester.

Councillor Pickering, as Chair led on introductions and outlined the procedure the hearing would follow.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submitted a report on an application for a review of an existing premises licence for Local Mini Market, 51a Upperton Road, Leicester.

Mr Ahmed Salih Hamad Amin, the Premise licence holder and DPS, did not attend the hearing. PC Jefferson Pritchard and Ms Alisha Holford, both from Leicestershire Police, and Ms Amelia Lewis, Trading Standards, were in attendance. Also present were the Senior Licensing Officer and the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee.

Prior to the hearing, Mr Amin’s solicitor informed the Licensing Section by email that Mr Amin had sold the business (the lease had been assigned) and was no longer contesting the review application.

The Senior Licensing Officer presented the report and outlined details of the application.

PC Pritchard was given the opportunity to outline the details of their representation, with Ms Lewis, Trading Standards officer, presenting evidence to the Sub-Committee as witness.

All parties were given the opportunity to sum up their positions and make any final comments.

The Sub-Committee received legal advice from the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee in the presence of all those present and were advised of the options available to them in making their decision.

The Sub-Committee were also advised of the relevant policy and statutory guidance that needed to be taken into account when making their decision,

In reaching their decision, the Sub-Committee felt they should deliberate in private on the basis that this was in the public interest and as such outweighed the public interest of their deliberation taking place with the parties represented present, in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005.

The Chair announced that the decision and reasons would be confirmed in writing within five working days. The Chair informed the meeting that the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee would be called back to give advice on the wording of the decision.

The Chair then asked all but Members of the Sub-Committee and Governance Services Officers to withdraw from the meeting. Members then deliberated in private to consider their decision.

The Sub-Committee recalled the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee to give advice on the wording of the decision. The observer from Legal Services also returned at that time.

RESOLVED:

The Sub-Committee’s decision is that it is appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives to REVOKE the Licence.

REASONS

In reviewing the Premises Licence for the Local Mini Market, 51a Upperton Road, Leicester, the Sub-Committee has considered the Licensing Officer’s Report and all the relevant representations, both written and oral. The Sub-Committee has taken account of all relevant legislation, the Statutory Guidance, the Regulators’ Code, and the Council’s Licensing Policy. The Sub-Committee has had regard in its deliberations to the steps appropriate to promote the licensing objectives in the overall interest of the local community and has decided the matter on its merits on the evidence presented to it. The Sub-Committee has had regard  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

With there being no further business, the meeting closed at 12:13pm.