The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee of Brent Council is scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence. The meeting will focus on a single application for a one-day festival to be held at Roe Green Park.

Application for a New Premises Licence at Roe Green Park

The sub-committee is scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Roe Green Park¹ in Kingsbury, NW9, submitted by Jaz Walia of Asian Events Media². The application is for a one-day licence to host the European Christmas Festival on 29 November 2026. The proposed event is scheduled to run from 12 noon to 7:00 pm and anticipates an attendance of up to 3,000 people.

The report pack indicates that representations have been received from a local resident, although the Licensing Officers' representation has been withdrawn following agreed conditions. The applicant, Jaz Walia, is also listed as the proposed Designated Premises Supervisor³.

The application details outline plans for regulated entertainment, including live music and performances of dance, from 12 noon to 7:00 pm. The applicant has also indicated an intention to sell alcohol, with the supply being for consumption both on and off the premises. The event management plan⁴ details extensive security arrangements, including 15 SIA⁵ badged security personnel, and a 100% bag search policy. It also specifies that alcohol will only be beer and will be decanted from cans, with glass bottles prohibited. The plan also addresses safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, with procedures for lost children and a zero-tolerance policy on drugs.

A representation from a local resident raises concerns regarding public safety, particularly the management of vehicle access, parking, and the separation of vehicles and pedestrians within Roe Green Park, especially during hours of darkness. Further concerns are raised about potential public nuisance from amplified music and lighting, as well as litter and damage to the park. The representation also highlights the need for effective security and crowd management, and specific measures to protect children from harm in relation to vehicle movements. The resident has requested a number of conditions be attached to any licence granted, including restrictions on unauthorised vehicle access to parkland, clear identification of authorised vehicles, and physical separation of pedestrian and vehicle routes.

The applicant, Jaz Walia, has responded to these concerns, stating that previous events have adhered to agreed conditions, with approximately 30 vehicles parked within a fenced site and security present at all times. They have also confirmed that the event management plan covers the highlighted sections of the representation.

Several local councillors, including Councillor Saqib Butt, Councillor Manoj Mishra, Councillor Jayanti Patel, and Councillor Kanta Mistry, have indicated their support for the event. Councillor Mishra noted past issues with alcohol sales and clean-up, expressing hope that these would be addressed. Councillor Mistry specifically requested that parking procedures be followed.

The Licensing Enforcement Officer, Edwin Maldoom, has indicated that the Licensing Authority has no objections to the application, provided that the applicant agrees to a set of proposed conditions, detailed in Annex Two of the licence. These conditions cover general requirements, prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. Key conditions include a maximum attendance of 3,000, no alcohol sales or consumption within the designated area (though the application itself states alcohol will be sold), a minimum of 15 SIA staff, bag checks, and clear emergency procedures. The applicant, Jaz Walia, has confirmed their willingness to accept these conditions.