Agenda and minutes

Councillor Singh Johal 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 made.

The minutes of the meetings held on 16^th February 2024 and 22^nd April 2024 are attached and members will be asked to confirm them as a correct record.

The minutes of the meetings held on 16^th February 2024 and 22^nd April 2024 were confirm them as a correct record.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits a report for an application of a new premises licence for Lokma Shawarma, 164 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1HL.

Councillor Singh Johal, 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 of a new premises licence for Lokma Shawarma, 164 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1HL.

Mr Wajahat Masood, the son of the applicant, was in attendance. Also in attendance was Elizabeth Arculus, Licensing Enforcement team, Chris White, Noise and Pollution team, and PC Jefferson Pritchard and PC Sam Trantum, Leicestershire Police. Ms Jane Russell, local resident from the area of the premises, was present as objector. Also present was the Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) and the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee.

The Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) presented the report and outlined details of the application.

Three representations were received on 3^rd September 2024 from members of the public. The representations related to the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance and public safety. The representers were concerned that this was a densely populated area and the late hours requested would increase noise, litter, parking issues and anti-social behaviour.

A representation was received on 30^th September 2024 from the Police. The representation related to the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children from harm. The representer was concerned that the premises is located with an area of ‘special interest’ as referred to the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, but the applicant had made no reference to this and was extremely vague as to how they would operate and promote the licensing objectives.

A representation was received on 27^th September 2024 from the Noise team. The representation related to the prevention of public nuisance. The representer was concerned that noise from the premises and delivery companies until 5.00am would likely cause nuisance to local residents. They had been in contact with the applicant and had agreed conditions.

A representation was received on 25^th September 2024 from the Licensing Enforcement team. The representation related to the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children from harm. The representee was concerned that the timings and activity applied for plus the lack of detail on the operating schedule may have an impact on the local community. They had been in contact with the applicant and had agreed conditions.

PC Pritchard was given the opportunity to outline the details of their representation.

Ms Arculus, Licensing Officer was given the opportunity to outline the details of their representation and answered questions from Members and Objector.

Mr White was given the opportunity to outline the details of their representation and answered questions from Members.

Ms Russell given the opportunity to outline the details of their representation and answered questions from Members.

Mr Masood was given the opportunity to address the Sub-Committee and

answered questions from Members, Officers and Objector.

All parties present were then given the opportunity to sum up  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

There being no other urgent business, the meeting closed at 11:25am.