The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee of Newham Council is scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for Cafe Marina. The committee will hear and determine the application for the licence, along with any representations that have been made.

New Premises Licence Application - Cafe Marina

The main item on the agenda is the application for a new premises licence for Cafe Marina, located at Unit 4a Excel Marina, Canning Town, E16 1AT. The application, submitted by JUBORAJ GROUP OF COMPANY LTD, seeks permission to supply alcohol and provide late-night refreshment. The proposed opening hours are from 09:00 to 00:00 on Sundays to Thursdays, and 09:00 to 00:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. The proposed hours for the supply of alcohol are from 12:00 to 23:30 on Sundays to Thursdays, and 12:00 to 00:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Late-night refreshment is proposed to be available from 23:00 to 23:30 on Sundays to Thursdays, and 23:00 to 00:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

The report pack indicates that four residents have made representations against the application, citing concerns related to crime and disorder, public nuisance, protection of young people from harm, and public safety. The applicant's agent has responded to these representations, offering to revise the terminal hour for the supply of alcohol to 23:00, which has led to one resident withdrawing their objection. However, other residents have indicated they still wish to attend a hearing to voice their concerns.

The committee members, including Councillor Syed Taqi Jawad Naqvi (Chair of Licensing Committee), Councillor Muhammad Majeed, and Councillor Shaban Mohammed (Deputy Cabinet Member for Regeneration), will consider the application and the representations made. Officers such as Steve Jackson from Enforcement and Safety, and legal advisors like Mandeep Mehat, Umair Malik, and Sajid Mahmood, are also expected to be in attendance. The committee will hear the application and any valid representations before determining whether to grant the licence. The Licensing Act 2003[^1] governs the process for granting premises licences, aiming to promote the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.