The Licensing (Hearings) Sub-Committee of Leicester Council was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for 261 Express, located at 261 Hinckley Road, Leicester. The meeting's agenda also included procedural items such as the appointment of a chair and declarations of interest.

Application for a New Premises Licence - 261 Express

The primary item scheduled for discussion was an application for a new premises licence for 261 Express, located at 261 Hinckley Road, Leicester. The application, submitted by 261 Express Ltd, sought permission for late-night refreshment between 23:00 and 00:00 Monday to Sunday, the supply of alcohol from 08:00 to 00:00 daily, and opening hours from 08:00 to 00:00 Monday to Sunday.

The report pack indicated that three representations were received from members of the public concerning the application. These representations primarily related to the prevention of crime and disorder and the prevention of public nuisance. Concerns were raised about potential increases in noise, litter, and anti-social behaviour, particularly from street drinkers.

The report also detailed the steps the applicant proposed to take to promote the licensing objectives, as outlined in their operating schedule. These included the installation of a 10-camera CCTV system, the provision of a waste bin, daily sweeping of the pavement, and notices requesting customers to leave quietly. For the protection of children, the applicant proposed a limit of three unaccompanied children in the shop at any one time and the display of Challenge 25 notices.

The sub-committee was to consider the application and representations in line with the Licensing Act 2003¹, statutory guidance, and the council's own Statement of Licensing Policy. The determination of the application could involve granting the licence without modification, granting it subject to conditions, excluding licensable activities, refusing the proposed premises supervisor, or rejecting the application entirely.

The report pack also included appendices detailing the application itself², the public representations³, and proposed conditions consistent with the operating schedule⁴. An additional document provided extra information from the applicant's agent⁵.