The Licensing (Hearings) Sub-Committee of Leicester Council was scheduled to consider two applications for premises licences. These included a new licence for a dessert lounge and a review of an existing licence for a mini market. The committee was also due to confirm the minutes of its previous meetings.

Application for a New Premises Licence - L'Amore Dessert Lounge

The Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for L'Amore Dessert Lounge, located at 145 Evington Road, Leicester. The application proposed operating hours from 3:00 pm to 1:00 am, Monday to Sunday, with late-night refreshment available between 11:00 pm and 1:00 am daily.

Representations were received from members of the public and Leicestershire Police. Concerns raised by the public included potential increases in litter and anti-social behaviour, particularly late at night, and the cumulative impact of existing fast-food premises on Evington Road. One representation highlighted that the area is densely populated with Victorian terraced housing and that late-night noise, smells, and littering negatively affect residents. There were also concerns about crime and disorder, with one representation mentioning fights, stabbings, and a drive-by shooting in recent years, and that groups gathering on street corners can be intimidating.

Leicestershire Police submitted a representation that did not seek a refusal of the application, as an agreement had been reached with the applicant. This agreement included conditions such as the installation of CCTV covering all public areas, with recordings retained for at least 28 days and made available to the police. An incident log was to be maintained, and the maximum occupancy of the premises was to be limited to 18 people. The police also stipulated that any concerns relating to children's welfare or safeguarding must be recorded and reported.

The report indicated that the conditions agreed upon by Leicestershire Police and the applicant were considered sufficient to avoid the need for a hearing.

Application for a Review of an Existing Premises Licence - Local Mini Market

The Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider an application for a review of the existing premises licence for Local Mini Market, located at 51a Upperton Road, Leicester. The application for review was 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.

Leicestershire Police expressed concerns that the management of the premises were failing to promote the licensing objectives, citing multiple breaches of the premises licence conditions and the discovery of illicit goods. The existing licence permits the supply of alcohol and the premises to be open from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Monday to Sunday.

No representations were received from other parties regarding this review application. The report outlined the potential decisions the Sub-Committee could make, including rejecting the review, modifying licence conditions, removing the designated premises supervisor, suspending the licence, or revoking the licence.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

The Sub-Committee was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of its previous meetings held on 4 March 2026 and 19 March 2026. The minutes from the 4 March meeting indicated that a decision was made to transfer a premises licence for The Dog House, 58-64 Braunstone Gate, Leicester, to SC PUBCO Ltd, based on the promotion of the prevention of crime and disorder licensing objective. The minutes from the 19 March meeting detailed the decision to grant a new premises licence for The Foresters Arms, 17 Frog Island, Leicester, subject to various conditions aimed at promoting the licensing objectives.