To confirm the Chair of this Sub-Committee for the duration of this hearing.

Councillor Ottino proposed Councillor Miles as Chair for the meeting; Councillor Rehman seconded.

Councillor Miles was elected as Chair for the duration of the meeting.

None.

None.

The hearing procedures are attached.

The Sub-Committee noted the relevant procedure for the hearing.

The Sub-Committee is asked to determine Love Jericho’s application, taking into account the details in the report and any representations made at this Sub-Committee meeting.

Bill Donne (Applicant), Elvis Laci and Gledian Bushi joined the meeting.

The Chair welcomed all attendees. The Sub-Committee and officers introduced themselves.

The Chair outlined the procedure for the hearing.

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer presented the report, noting the requirement for members to determine an application submitted by Jericho Hospitality Ltd for a New Premises Licence in respect of Love Jericho, 30 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AA

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer summarised the report, stating that applicant applied for the following:

• Retail Sale of Alcohol (on and off sales), Recorded Music (indoors only): Sunday to Saturday: 10:00 hours to 02:00 hours 
• Late Night Refreshment (indoors only): Sunday to Saturday: 23:00 hours to 02:00 hours 
• Live Music (indoors only): Sunday to Saturday: 10:00 hours to 01:00 hours

The Sub Committee were informed that the application sought to replace the existing license with the three aims:

• To extend the terminal hour for licensable activities by one hour until 02:00 hours each day
• To adopt new conditions that are robust and meet today’s expected standards of operation
• To retrospectively amend the layout of the floor plans lodged with the Licensing Authority

The Sub-Committee understood that a copy of the application could be found in appendix one, with details of both the application and the steps that the applicant intended to take to promote licensing objectives.

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer explained that there were no representations received by Responsible Authorities, and the applicant had agreed conditions with Thames Valley Police (TVP). The Sub-Committee were informed that during the consultation period, TVP liaised with the applicant to request amendments to the operating schedule to ensure that the licensing objectives were to be upheld. A number of conditions were amended and agreed upon, as found in appendix three of the report.

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer further added that they had received representation from 12 Interested Parties which can be found in appendix four. Additionally, they received representation from 9 Interested Parties in support of the application which can be found in appendix five.

A map detailing the applicant’s premises and the surrounding area, including its proximity to residential areas was enclosed in appendix six.

The Sub-Committee were reminded of its responsibilities under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (to co-operate in the reduction of crime and disorder in Oxford) and the Human Rights Act 1998 (which guarantees the right to a fair hearing for all parties in the determination of their civil rights, and also provides for the protection of property, which may include licences in existence, and the protection of private and family life) when considering the fair balance between the interests of the applicant and the rights of local residents. Any decision taken by the Sub-Committee must be necessary and proportionate to the objectives being pursued.

The Sub-Committee were also reminded that they must make one of the following decisions which they consider to be appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives:

• To grant the variation in accordance with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 65.

The Sub-Committee is asked to determine Khalifa Superstore’s application, taking into account the details in the report and any representations made at this Sub-Committee meeting.

Mohammed Ali (Applicant) and Russel Sharland (Trading Standard Responsible Authority) joined the meeting.

The Chair welcomed all attendees. The Sub-Committee and officers introduced themselves.

The Chair outlined the procedure for the hearing.

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer presented the report, noting the requirement for the Sub-Committee to determine an application submitted by Khalifa Super Store Ltd for a New Premises Licence in respect of Khalifa Super Store, 122 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer summarised the report, stating that applicant applied for the following:

• Late Night Refreshment: Sunday to Saturday: 23:00 hours to 03:00 hour

The Sub-Committee understood that a copy of the application could be found in appendix one, with details of both the application and the steps that the applicant intended to take to promote licensing objectives.

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer explained that during the consultation period, Thames Valley Police (TVP) liaised with the Applicant due to concerns with the terminal hour and shortcomings within the Applicant’s operating schedule. TVP and the Applicant agreed on additional conditions to be added to any licence granted and a reduction of hours for licensable activities. The hours were amended to:

• Late Night Refreshment: Sunday to Saturday: 23:00 hours to 01:00 hours

A copy of the correspondence between TVP and the applicant, which included confirmation and agreement of the amended hours and additional conditions, could be found at appendix two.

A valid representation had been received from a Responsible Authority, Trading Standards, due to concerns in relation to the licensing objectives; crime and disorder and protection of children from harm, as detailed in the table below. A copy of the representation could be found at appendix three.

A map detailing the applicant’s premises, and the surrounding area was enclosed in appendix four.

The Sub-Committee were reminded of its responsibilities under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and the Human Rights Act to consider the fair balance between the interests of the applicant and the rights of local residents, and to ensure that any decision taken is necessary and proportionate to the objectives being pursued. The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer emphasised that any decision taken must promote the licensing objectives and provided procedural advice regarding the Sub-Committee’s considerations.

The Sub-Committee were also reminded that they must make one of the following decisions which they consider to be appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives:

• To grant the variation in accordance with the application.
• To modify the conditions of the operating schedule by altering or omitting or adding to them.
• To exclude or restrict a licensable activity from the scope of the licence
• Reject the whole of the application

The Sub-Committee were reminded that they may grant the licence subject to different conditions for different parts of the premises or the different licensable activities.

The Chair welcomed the Panel to ask questions; no questions were raised.

The Chair invited the Applicant to present to the Sub-Committee.

Mr Ali explained that the only objection to the application came from  ...  view the full minutes text for item 66.

Recommendation: For the Sub-Committee to approve the minutes of the meetings held on 31 March 2025, 12 May 2025, 19 May 2025 and 4 June 2025 as true and accurate records.

The Sub-Committee approved the minutes of the meetings held on 31 March 2025, 12 May 2025, 19 May 2025 and 4 June 2025 as true and accurate records.

The dates of future meetings are as follows:

·       16 July 2025

·       28 July 2025

·       15 September 2025

·       20 October 2025

·       25 November 2025

·       15 December 2025

The Sub-Committee noted the dates of the future meetings.