The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene to review the premises licence for C K Off Licence and Groceries at 111 Romford Road, Stratford. The review was triggered by an application from a local resident, citing concerns across all four licensing objectives. Councillors were also expected to confirm the meeting's procedure and declare any relevant interests.

Review of Premises Licence for C K Off Licence and Groceries

The central item for consideration was the review of the premises licence for C K Off Licence and Groceries, located at 111 Romford Road, Stratford, E15 4LY. The application for review was submitted by Nafi Karim, a local resident, on 7 October 2025. The stated grounds for the review related to all four licensing objectives outlined in the Licensing Act 2003:

• The prevention of crime and disorder
• Public safety
• The prevention of public nuisance
• The protection of children from harm

Nafi Karim's application stated that the grounds for review were:

Prevention of crime and disorder (drunk and rowdy behaviour linked to their sales).

Public safety (aggressive/drunk men threatening residents).

Prevention of public nuisance (loitering, urination, harassment, litter).

Protection of children from harm (catcalling your sister, distress caused to your autistic brother).

Nafi Karim further claimed to be directly affected by persistent antisocial behaviour linked to the premises, alleging that groups of men regularly gathered outside after purchasing alcohol, drinking in the street and acting aggressively. They also stated that their sister had been targeted with catcalling, and their autistic brother was distressed when passing the area.

In response to the application, the council's licensing team submitted representations, including additional statements, warning letters, and photographic evidence. Six letters were also sent to the council's licensing team in support of the premises, and these were included in the report pack. Nafi Karim also responded to these letters of support.

According to the report pack, the premises was converted to the new licensing act 2003 from the old justice licence in 2005 in the name of Mrs Manjit Kaur Kataria. In 2007, an application to vary the licence to extend the sale of alcohol 24 hours a day was refused following representations.

The sub-committee was asked to consider the review application, representations from the licence holder, and any valid representations received from responsible authorities¹ and interested parties² to determine the application.

Declarations of Interest

At the beginning of the meeting, Councillor Tonii Wilson, Chair of Licensing Committee, was expected to ask the members to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests³ or non-pecuniary interests⁴ they may have had in any matter being considered at the meeting, with reference to the Members' Code of Conduct.

Confirmation of Procedure

Councillor Tonii Wilson, Chair of Licensing Committee, was also expected to confirm the procedure for the meeting.