We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Birmingham City Council in West Midlands across 27 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Serious Violent Incident - Armed Assault at Licensed Premises
On 20 November 2025 during licensable hours, West Midlands Police received reports of a large group of males with weapons who assaulted customers at U Wish Lounge. Firearms officers were deployed due …
“On Friday the 20th November during licensable hours, West Midlands Police received a call from a customer at the premises reporting that there was a l…”
Serious Crime and Disorder Association with Licensed Premises
West Midlands Police initiated an expedited review of the premises license citing serious crime and disorder concerns. The application was supported by a senior officer certificate under section 53A o…
“The application was accompanied by a certificate signed by a senior member of the force stating that in their opinion the licence premises is associat…”
Lifting of License Suspension - Full Review Pending
The interim step of license suspension imposed on 11 November 2025 has been lifted. All conditions agreed between the license holder and West Midlands Police have been adopted as modified interim step…
“In respect of the interim steps imposed by the Licencing Subcommittee on 11 November 2025, this Subcommittee hereby determines that the interim step o…”
Non-Compliance with Police Licensing Conditions
The test event held on 26 October 2025 revealed widespread non-compliance with police conditions set as part of the licensing application. Specifically: (1) Advanced community communication requiremen…
“The biggest concern was that they had not done anything to especially comply with the condition which at the end says that there will be advanced comm…”
License Suspension and Designated Premises Supervisor Removal - Sabine Bar
The Licensing Sub-Committee C has determined to suspend the premises licence for Sabine Bar and remove the designated premises supervisor (Mr Desbelli Weldy) pending a full review of the licence. This…
“Having considered the application made and the certificate issued by West Midlands Police under section 53A of the Licencing Act 2003 for an expedited…”
License Suspension and DPS Removal - Immediate Implementation
The Licensing Sub-Committee determined that the licence for Number 1 Public House be suspended with immediate effect and the designated premises supervisor (Mark Green) be removed from the licence. A …
“This subcommittee hereby determines that the licence be suspended and the designated premises supervisor, Mark Green, be removed pending a review of t…”
Licensing Decision to be Made
The Licensing Sub-Committee must make a decision on the premises licence application within five working days of 30 April 2025 (by 7 May 2025). Options available include: grant licence as applied for,…
“You'll be notified of the decision of the subcommittee within five working days.”
Full License Review Hearings Required - Dinnix Kitchen
Following the suspension and removal of the designated premises supervisor for Dinnix Kitchen (1st Floor, 38-41 Hampton Street, B19 3LS), a full review hearing must be held within 28 days of receiving…
“The subcommittee hereby determines that the licence be suspended and the designated premises advisor, Tineadu Collins of Bouquet, be removed. Pending …”
Full License Review Hearings Required - Malbix Lounge
Following the suspension and removal of the designated premises supervisor for Malbix Lounge (Ground Floor, 38-41 Hampton Street, B19 3LS), a full review hearing must be held within 28 days of receivi…
“The subcommittee hereby determines that the licence be suspended and the designated premises supervisor, Chinedo Collins of Bouquet, be removed pendin…”
Licensing Decision to be Made Within Five Working Days
Subcommittee decision on Aaravi Bar and Kitchen premises license application to be made within five working days of hearing (14 April 2025). Committee will withdraw to private session to consider evid…
“At the decision-making stage, the members and the relevant officers will withdraw from this meeting in order to determine the decision... You'll be no…”
Serious Crime Incident at Licensed Premises
West Midlands Police applied for an expedited review of Glamour Show Bar's premises licence following a serious crime incident that occurred on 30 March 2025 at approximately 5:10am. The application w…
“West Midlands Police have applied for an expedited review of the premises licence in respect to Glamour of Show Bar 27-35 Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 …”
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 …
“Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. the meeting. I'm very slowly and clearly so everyone can follo…”
Subcommittee decision on license review options
The Licensing Sub-Committee C must decide on one of six options: modify license conditions, exclude licensable activities, remove designated premises supervisor, suspend license (max 3 months), revoke…
“The options which are available to you today are to modify the conditions of the licence, to exclude a licenceable activity from the scope of the lice…”
Premises licence application for 042 Bar and Restaurant
Application submitted 30 April 2025 by experienced personal licence holder (Kelvin) seeking grant of premises licence for Unit 129 Soho Hill, Birmingham B19 1JD. Applicant proposes to operate African/…
“The applicant applied on the 30th of April 2025 for the grant of a premises license for 042 Bar and Restaurant, Unit 2, 129 Soil Hill, Birmingham B19,…”
Licensing Sub-Committee decision pending on premises licence application
Following hearing on 23 June 2025, Licensing Sub-Committee A will determine whether to grant the premises licence for 042 Bar and Restaurant. Committee must consider all evidence presented, licensing …
“You will be notified of the decision of the subcommittee within five working days. Thank you everyone for attending this morning.”
Licensing Subcommittee Decision on Canvas Birmingham Application
The licensing subcommittee (Councillor Diane Donaldson, Councillor Gillian Birmingham, Councillor Penny Wack) has heard full representations from all parties and must make a decision on whether to gra…
“The options available to the committee today are to grant the license in accordance with the application, to reject the application, to grant the lice…”
Premises Licence Review Hearing Decision Pending
Birmingham City Council Licensing Sub-Committee A conducted a formal review hearing on 10 March 2025 for Sri Ganapathi Supermarket premises licence. Subcommittee members (Councillor Diane Donaldson, C…
“At the decision making stage, the members and the relevant officers will withdraw from the meeting in order to determine the decision...You will be no…”
Licensing compliance breaches identified during follow-up inspection
Licensing Enforcement visit on 10 February 2025 identified multiple breaches: only one page of premises license summary displayed (should be complete), only one staff member on duty (license condition…
“Only one page of the premises license summary was displayed. There was only one member of staff on the premises when I arrived and a condition of lice…”
Breach of alcohol licensing conditions - single cans and high ABV products
On 22 November 2023, West Midlands Police found breaches of premises license conditions including: exposure for sale of single bottles and cans of alcohol (breach of condition prohibiting single cans/…
“one showing beer with an ABV of 5.9 % being offered for sale”
Inadequate Premises Supervision & Management
During enforcement visits, officers found the premises (approximately supermarket-sized) left in charge of a single staff member with minimal knowledge of licensing requirements and inability to conta…
“On arrival at the shop, the officers found there was only one member of staff in charge of the whole premises. He gave his name as Makesh Mahato. He w…”
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