We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Birmingham City Council in West Midlands across 32 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
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 …
“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…”
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,…
“Well, good afternoon, everyone. Thank you all for bearing with us. Um, we have, uh, gone into private session and we have now made a decision that hav…”
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…
“Thank you very much and the live stream can be stopped now. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.”
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…”
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…”
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…”
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