The Licensing (Hearings) Sub-Committee of Leicester Council was scheduled to consider applications for the review of existing premises licences for two businesses. These reviews focused on concerns raised by Leicestershire Police regarding the promotion of licensing objectives.

Review of Oasis, 53 Church Gate, Leicester

The Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider an application for a review of the existing premises licence for Oasis, located at 53 Church Gate, Leicester. This review was initiated by the Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services, based on a report submitted for the meeting. The report outlined the licensing objectives, relevant guidance, and the council's licensing policy. The potential decisions for the Sub-Committee included rejecting the review application, modifying licence conditions, removing the designated premises supervisor, suspending the licence for up to three months, or revoking the licence entirely. The report indicated that Leicestershire Police had concerns about the management of the premises failing to promote the licensing objectives, citing multiple breaches of licence conditions and the discovery of illicit goods.

Review of Local Mini Market, 51a Upperton Road, Leicester

A further item on the agenda was the application for a review of the existing premises licence for the Local Mini Market, situated at 51a Upperton Road, Leicester. Similar to the Oasis review, this application was also made by Leicestershire Police on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. The report detailed that Leicestershire Police were concerned about the management of the premises failing to promote these objectives, with multiple breaches of licence conditions and illicit goods found. The report also outlined the licensable activities and hours permitted by the existing licence, which included the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises between 8:00 am and 11:00 pm, Monday to Sunday. The report noted that no representations were received from other parties regarding this review. The Sub-Committee was to consider the same range of potential decisions as in the Oasis review.

The meeting was scheduled to follow a specific procedural guide for hearings, involving introductions, presentation of reports, questioning of parties, summing up, and legal advice before any decision-making process. The procedural guide also stipulated that decisions would be made in private, with the outcome to be communicated within five working days.