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Reconvened Premise License (Public), Licensing Sub Committee - Monday, 22nd April, 2024 10.00 am

April 22, 2024 View on council website  Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The council meeting focused on reviewing the premises license of Luxor Sparkles due to concerns raised by immigration enforcement and other authorities. The committee decided to leave the license as it is, recommending a licensing inspection within six months.

Decision: Maintaining the Current License The decision was to not change the premises license for Luxor Sparkles. Arguments for revocation or modification cited historical issues under previous management, including illegal employment and sales of restricted products. The new license holder, Miss Mariflor, argued her commitment to compliance and reform. The decision implies trust in the new management but with oversight through a forthcoming inspection.

Additional Information: The meeting was notably cooperative, with no objections to the new license holder from any party. This consensus, despite the shop's troubled history, was unexpected and highlighted a collective focus on future compliance rather than past mismanagement.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Tim Griffin
Councillor Tim Griffin  Labour •  Coleridge
Profile image for Councillor Russ McPherson
Councillor Russ McPherson  Labour •  Cherry Hinton
Profile image for Councillor Dinah Pounds
Councillor Dinah Pounds  Mayor of Cambridge •  Labour •  Romsey

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