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 previous meeting held on 27^th May 2025, 17^th June 2025 and 21^st August 2025 are attached and members will be asked to confirm them as a correct record.

The minutes of the previous meetings held on 27 May 2025, 17 June 2025 and 21 August 2025 were recorded as a true and accurate record.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits a report for an application for a new premises licence for Teatime, 122 Granby Street, Leicester.

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 for an application for a new premises licence for Teatime, 122 Granby Street, Leicester.

The application was made by Tea Time Leicester Limited. Its director Mr Mohammed Isaac Chelath Pattanmarilthodi was present together with two others in support. The objectors Sreejith Das, Thomas Tijo Thomas, Mebin Baby, Pradeep Singh, Jaimon Tjibin Joseph, Patricia Alvarez Rendall from local residents and local businesses, and their legal representative Ms Lisa Gilligan, solicitor from Freeths, were present. Also present were the Service Manager (Regulatory Services) and the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee. The Licensing Officer who had prepared the report for the Sub-Committee was also present but left the hearing for a short period to deal with an unrelated issue.

The Service Manager (Regulatory Services) presented the report and outlined details of the application.

A representation was received on 1 August 2025 from eight members of public/business owners operating on Granby Street. The representation related to crime and disorder, public safety and prevention of public nuisance.  The members of public stated they had observed a consistent pattern of disruptive behaviour associated with the operation of the premises, which was negatively affecting their businesses, customers and the wider environment of Granby Street. The most serious and ongoing issues included loitering and littering, when a group of the customers regularly congregated outside the premises, often smoking, littering and staying well over the current closing time of 11pm. The members of public added that the patrons of the premises constantly parked on pavements and in pedestrian zones, thus not only obstructing foot traffic, but creating hazard for delivery vehicles and emergency access. The disorder and disruption caused by these issues diminished the appeal of Granby Street, especially during evening hours.

A representation was received on 2 August 2025 from a member of public. The representation related to crime and disorder, prevention of public nuisance and public safety. The member of public stated that the establishment had consistently demonstrated inability to control the behaviour of its customers – they were often seen loitering and littering outside the premises, particularly in the late evening hours. Allowing the premises to be open until the requested hours would only exacerbate the existing problems, increasing nuisance, safety concerns and overall reduce the attractiveness of Granby Street to families, visitors and local businesses.

A representation was received on 4 August 2025 from a member of public. The representation related to crime and disorder and prevention of public nuisance. The member of public stated that the reason for the representation lay in the ongoing and escalating issues arising from the behaviour of the customers, which the business appeared either unwilling or unable to manage. The patrons constantly parked in the pedestrian zone, blocking access to taxi drivers, food delivery partners and emergency services, and severely disrupted operations of nearby businesses. Despite being aware of the disruption, no  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

With there being no further business, the meeting closed at 7:55pm.