This meeting was about whether to grant a temporary street trading licence outside a shop in Brentford. To help them reach a decision the panel were provided with a report on the application that included representations from interested parties and details of the council's street trading policy.

‘Tikka Hub’ adjacent to 60 Kew Bridge Road, Brentford

Mr Din Mohammad Patwary applied to the council for a temporary street trading licence to site 'Tikka Hub' on the public highway adjacent to 60 Kew Bridge Road, Brentford. This would allow the sale of Chicken tikka bites, Sheesh Kebabs, Lamb Chops, Tandoori Chicken, Crispy Chicken Bites [and] Prawn Tempura from 11am to 8pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12pm to 6pm on Sundays.

Hounslow Highways submitted a representation to the panel expressing their concerns related to possible lack of space on the public footway .

Brentford FC, whose ground is nearby, also made a representation to the panel. Brentford FC's Head of Operations and Facilities was concerned about the application causes concerns regarding food hygiene, no mention of handwashing or impact of changing weather conditions on produce sold/displayed . They were also concerned that match day congestion at the nearby bus stop would be made worse.

The report set out a number of options for the panel to consider,

(a)To grant the application in part or in full, subject to standard conditions. (b) To refuse the application. (c) To grant the application in part or in full subject to standard conditions and with extra conditions attached.

Street Trading Policy

The Licensing Panel were asked to consider the council's Street Trading Policy when making their decision. This policy, adopted by the Licensing Committee on 16 May 2011, sets out how the council manages street trading in the borough.

The street trading policy is intended to create a street trading environment which is sensitive to the needs of residents, provides diversity and consumer choice, and seeks to enhance the character, ambience and safety of the environment.

You can read the policy in full on the council's website: Street Trading Policy