The Licensing Sub-Committee of Hammersmith & Fulham Council was scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, to discuss a review application concerning the premises licence for the Co-Op store located at 54 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8LP. The meeting's agenda focused solely on this single item, with additional information and documents provided to the committee members for their consideration.

Review of Premises Licence for Co-Op, 54 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8LP

The primary item scheduled for discussion was an application for the review of the premises licence held by Niza Enterprises Ltd for the Co-Op store at 54 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8LP. This review application was initiated by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Licensing Authority, acting as a Responsible Authority.

The report pack detailed that the review application was made on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder and the prevention of public nuisance. The current premises licence, originally granted in 2005, permits the sale of alcohol off the premises between 09:00 and 02:00 daily, and late-night refreshment indoors only between 23:00 and 05:00.

The documents provided to the committee included:

• The Review Application: This outlined the grounds for the review, citing breaches of numerous premises licence conditions. Specific breaches mentioned included the alleged absence of a personal licence holder on duty, sales of alcohol for cash between 23:00 and 02:00 when card payment was required, the sale of spirit mixtures above 5.5% ABV from self-selection displays, and the supply of strong beer and cider above 5.5% ABV.
• Current Licence: Details of the existing premises licence, including licensable activities and operating hours.
• Background Information: This section provided context on the premises' location, its history under Niza Enterprises Limited, and previous variations to its licence. It also referenced a prior review of the premises licence in 2019.
• Consultation: Information on the consultation process undertaken, including representations received from the Metropolitan Police and five individual representors supporting the review.
• Enforcement History: A log of licensing inspections and warning letters issued to the premises between May 2022 and June 2025, detailing multiple breaches of licence conditions.
• Policy Considerations: Reference to the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy and the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003, which outline the framework for determining licence reviews and promoting the four licensing objectives: prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm.
• Determination: The report outlined the potential steps the Sub-Committee could take, ranging from taking no further action to revoking the licence.

Supplementary agendas were also provided, including additional information from the premises licence holder's solicitor, Luke Elford of Keystone Law. These documents raised concerns about procedural issues, including alleged false statements made in the review application and a lack of partnership working. A compliance report from Keith Walmsley, a retired Senior Police Officer and former Licensing Authority manager, was also included, which assessed the premises' compliance with its licence conditions. Additionally, a map of neighbouring premises with licences was provided.

The committee was scheduled to consider all this information to determine what steps, if any, were necessary for the promotion of the licensing objectives.