The Licensing Sub-Committee of Southwark Council met on Tuesday 02 June 2026 to consider two applications for the review of premises licences. These applications concerned the Prince Albert public house and the Nunhead Express (also known as Nisa) convenience store.

Review of Prince Albert Premises Licence

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for the review of the premises licence for The Prince Albert, located at 111 Bellenden Road, London SE15 4QY. The review was initiated by a local resident on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety.

The report pack indicated that the applicant alleged a direct threat of violence was made against them and their pet by the individual managing the premises. Additionally, concerns were raised about the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) allegedly not being present at the premises as required by the licence conditions. The report noted that there were no representations received from responsible authorities, but six representations from other local residents supported the licensee, describing the premises as well-run and a community hub.

The report pack also detailed the operating history of the premises and relevant sections of the Southwark Council Statement of Licensing Policy 2026 to 2031¹, including its location within the Peckham cumulative impact area (CIA).

Review of Nunhead Express Premises Licence

The sub-committee was also scheduled to consider an application for the review of the premises licence for Nunhead Express (also known as Nisa), located at 2 Kirkwood Road, London SE15 3XX. This review was brought by Trading Standards, a responsible authority, citing concerns across all four licensing objectives, with a particular focus on the prevention of crime and disorder.

The grounds for the review, as detailed in the report pack, included findings from several inspections and test purchases. These included the sale of illicit tobacco and counterfeit products, the discovery of illicit vapes, hand-rolling tobacco, and cigarettes, and the seizure of cannabis and nitrous oxide canisters. The report also noted alleged breaches of licence conditions regarding the presence of a personal licence holder and the provision of credit for goods. Furthermore, concerns were raised about the sale of toys that may not have complied with safety regulations and the sale of beer with labels not in English. The report indicated that Mr Telli, the premises licence holder and DPS, had received a written warning in December 2025 regarding these matters.

Representations in support of the review were submitted by the Metropolitan Police Service and the Licensing team, both recommending the revocation of the premises licence. There was one representation from another person that did not support the licence holder. The report also referenced the Southwark Council Statement of Licensing Policy 2021-2026², noting that the premises is located outside of a cumulative impact area.