Social Value Ideas for Birmingham City Council

Serious violence incident

A stabbing outside the premises triggered the expedited review and created an acute public safety and crime-disorder pressure. The incident happened in the early hours after the pub was open and tradi…

“The premises were open and conducting life social activity on Monday 6th July 2026. Between 02 .00 and 02 .44 hours an incident occurred whereby two p…”

Interim suspension of licence

The subcommittee determined that the premises licence for the Old Crown should be suspended pending a full review. This was an interim step taken under the Licensing Act 2003 after West Midlands Polic…

“West Midlands Police have applied for an expedited review for the premises licence in respect of the Old Crown, Carters Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingha…”

Licence variation to 24-hour trading

The application sought to vary the premises licence for Budgens so alcohol sales and opening hours would extend to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is a licensing policy decision affecting the …

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Premises licence revoked

The subcommittee determined to revoke the premises licence for the Bellevue following the expedited review. This is a licensing enforcement decision rather than a procurement spend item, but it has di…

“I need to read out that having reviewed the premises licence held under the Licencing Act 2003 by Ms Andrea Colleen Tracy Anne Murray in respect of th…”

KFC late-night delivery variation

The committee considered a premises licence variation to allow late-night refreshment from midnight to 5am, with the operation amended so that after midnight the premises would be delivery-only. The a…

“Splendid Restaurants colonial limited applied on the 16th of June 2026 to vary the premises licence for KFC 40 High Street, Erdington, Birmingham B26 …”

Licence kept under restrictions

The sub-committee decided to keep the modified interim steps in place and convert those conditions into the final summary order. This means the premises licence remains constrained pending any appeal,…

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Licence remains suspended

The subcommittee determined that the premises licence for the Old Crown would remain suspended until the review hearing, based on the interim steps already imposed after the expedited review applicati…

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Review hearing for Arcadian

West Midlands Police applied for a review of the premises licence for Arcadian City E101 to E106, 70 Hurst Street, Birmingham. The licensing officer outlined the statutory options available to the sub…

“West Midlands Police applied on the 22nd of May 2026 for a review of the premises licence under section 51 of the Licencing Act 2003 for Arcadian City…”

Interim steps made permanent

The sub-committee decided to modify the interim steps so that the agreed conditions between the licence holder and West Midlands Police would be maintained pending any appeal and then added to the ope…

“With that would the representatives from West Midlands Police wish to make a closing statement. It would be helpful if you could address the committee…”

Premises licence hours reduced

The applicant amended the licence proposal after discussion with objectors, reducing alcohol and regulated entertainment hours from the original late-night opening to a shorter daytime-to-midnight mod…

“The applicant has agreed to amend the scope of the application with the sale of alcohol and regulated entertainment to operate from 12 midday until 12…”

Expedited licence review under section 53A

West Midlands Police applied for an expedited review of the premises licence because the premises were said to be associated with serious crime and disorder. The hearing was arranged to decide whether…

“West Midlands Police have applied for an expedited review of the premises licence granted to Andrea Murray in respect of the Bellevue 289 Igniteport R…”

Decision to be issued later

The sub-committee completed the hearing, then withdrew to private session to make its decision. The chair stated that the decision would be notified within five working days, so the immediate action i…

“At the decision -making stage, myself and members of the subcommittee and the relevant officers will leave this meeting to go and make a decision. You…”

Lift suspension and replace steps

The committee decided that the interim suspension should be lifted and replaced by the agreed conditions, with those conditions maintained pending any appeal. This is the key operational action from t…

“This subcommittee hereby determines that one. The interim steps imposed on the last occasion are lifted and replaced by all those conditions which hav…”

Licence suspended pending review

The sub-committee decided to impose interim steps on the premises licence for Phila Habesha after an expedited review application by West Midlands Police. The licence was suspended and the designated …

“As I indicated earlier, can I thank everybody who's participated in today's hearing. We've considered all the evidence very carefully and having consi…”

No interim steps imposed

After considering the police application and certificate, the sub-committee decided that no interim steps were necessary at this stage. The licence remains in force pending the full review, which the …

“Having considered the application made and the certificate issued by West Midlands Police under section 53A of the Licencing Act 2003 for an expedited…”

Premises licence application heard

The sub-committee heard an application by New Boo Wan Ltd for a premises licence for In Time Restaurant at Dean House, Unit 2, Upper Dean Street, Birmingham. The licensing officer explained the statut…

“New Boo Wan Ltd. applied on 9 July 2026 for the grant of a premises licence for in -time restaurant Dean House Unit 2 Upper Dean Street Birmingham B54…”

Suspend order later lifted

The sub-committee initially imposed interim steps suspending the licence and removing the designated premises supervisor, but those measures were later lifted after a representation from the licence h…

“Licencing Subcommittee A met on Monday the 10th of August 2026 to consider whether to take any interim steps and resolve that the licence be suspended…”

Application of Nicotine Inhaling Products Age of Sale and Proxy Purchasing Regulations 2015

The enforcement action is grounded in the Nicotine Inhaling Products Age of Sale and Proxy Purchasing Regulations 2015, made under the Children and Families Act 2014. These regulations prohibit the sa…

“The nicotine inhaling products age of sale and proxy purchasing regulations 2015 state that electronic cigarettes, e -cigs or vapes as we call them, t…”

Illegal vapes and tobacco seized

A follow-up inspection found large quantities of illegal vapes and illicit/counterfeit tobacco products in the shop, including items concealed in a corridor. Samples sent to brand holders were later c…

“Following on from this on the 10th of April 26 officers returned to premises of Sankar Vapes at 450 Burchell Road. Mr Gurdit Singh was behind the coun…”

Underage vape sale found

Trading Standards reported a controlled test purchase where a nicotine vape was sold to a 12-year-old volunteer without any ID check. This demonstrates a serious compliance and child-protection failur…

“Trading standards undertake visits to shops in Birmingham using volunteers under the age of 18 to cheque on compliance concerning the sale of age rest…”

Environmental health demand surge

Environmental health reported very high workload volumes, with tens of thousands of jobs, many RFAs, and significant complaint-led activity. The service highlighted noise, waste, pest control, and foo…

“Between in the financial year 2025 -2026 the service dealt with 43 ,000 jobs including over 20 ,000 requests for assistance to environmental health, n…”

Noise nuisance evidence against extension

Environmental Protection objected on public nuisance grounds and presented detailed officer evidence of repeated statutory nuisance, especially late-night amplified music and bass affecting nearby res…

“Chair and members of the subcommittee, my name is Harry Bevington. I'm an Environmental Protection Officer employed by Birmingham City Council, appear…”

B&M food hygiene fine

Environmental Health reported a £2 million fine against B&M Retail Limited following mouse infestation findings at three Birmingham stores. The case highlights the scale of enforcement activity and th…

“The one I want to bring to your attention was at 141, which is environmental health prosecution of B &M Retail Limited in Liverpool. This relates to t…”