Report of the Head of Environmental Development attached.

The Sub Committee is asked to determine applications received in competition for two vacant approved street trading sites; taking into

The sites are:-

• Site 5 – junction of New Inn Hall Street and Queen Street;
• Site 10 – outside Scrivens Opticians, north side of the High Street.

There are 14 applicants for the sites-

• Mr Huseyin Cacan
• Mr Hassan Khalil
• Mr Mustafa Durdu
• Mr Abdullah Boz
• Mr Rasim Ulas
• Mrs Hulya & Mr Rasim Ulas
• Mr Antonio De Jesus Neves
• Mrs Leila & Mr Soulaiman Aidi
• Mr Hussam Hayatleh
• Mr Mohammed Hayatlah
• Mr Sajjad Malik
• Mr Waad Subhi Namek

• Mr Ahmad Amory
• Mr Shakhil Ahmed

Full copies of each application can be found in the Appendices of this report. Each applicant has detailed in their application how they intend to fulfil Oxford City Council’s Street Trading criteria. 

A complete list of the site(s) each applicant has applied for can be found in the Appendices of this report.  This has been attached to assist Councillors with regards to the applicant’s preference of a Street Trading site.

The Head of Environmental Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) concerning applications received in competition for two vacant street trading sites.

Daniel Smith (Legal Advisor to the Sub Committee) explained that the Sub Committee had received and read carefully the copies of the application forms and supporting paperwork from all 14 applicants. Applicants present at the meeting, who wished to speak, were now invited to do so – although it was not obligatory.  Those who wished to do so could have up to 5 minutes to present their case.

The Sub Committee might ask questions of applicants in order clarify their application. The decision would be announced in writing within five working days, in accordance with paragraph 26 of the Sub Committee hearing procedures, and all applicants would be informed of the outcome of their application.

Samantha Howell (Licensing Officer) introduced the report to the Sub Committee and provided some background and context.

The following applicants spoke in favour of their application:-

• Mr Cancan – accompanied by Mr Johns supporting his case;
• Mr Hassan Khalil – accompanied by Jo Moffett-Levy supporting his case;
• Mr Mustafa Durdu – accompanied by Mr Navarrete supporting his case;
• Mr Abdullah Boz;
• Mr Rasim Ulas and Mrs Hulya Ulas (applications for 2 sites);
• Mr Antonio de Jesus Neves;
• Mrs Leila and Mr Soulaimain Aidi;
• Mr Waad Subhi Namek;
• Mr Shakil Ahmed

The following applicants did not speak:-

• Mr Hussam Hayatlah;
• Mr Mohammed Hayatlah;
• Mr Sajjad Malik (did not attend);
• Mr Ahmad Amory

The Sub Committee accompanied by all officers, then withdrew in order to consider the applications and make their decision in private.  It advised all present that its decision would be notified in writing in accordance with paragraph 26 of the hearing procedure.

Having considered all representations, both written and oral, and paragraph 5.4 of the Council’s Street Trading Policy, the Sub Committee RESOLVED to allocate the vacant sites as follows:-

Site 5 – junction of New Inn Hall Street and Queen Street – to Mr Hassan Khalil. The Sub Committee was impressed by Mr Khalil’s long experience as a chef and the wide range of foods, including some healthy options, that he was proposing to offer. Members of the Sub Committee were particularly impressed by the credible and responsible support that had been offered to Mr Khalil from Reverend Moffett-Levy and others. The Sub Committee also felt that allocation to Mr Khalil would create a new business and employment opportunity in accordance with the Council’s corporate objective of promoting a vibrant and sustainable economy. The Sub Committee attached the following conditions (in additional to the standard conditions):-

• That Mr Khalil must renew his Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate;
• That biodegradable/recyclable disposables and packaging should be used.

The Sub Committee expected Mr Khalil to be ready to commence trading within 3 months of the date of the decision, and authorised licensing officers to issue the notice of consent in due course.

Site 10 – outside Scrivens Opticians, north of the High Street, Oxford – to Mr Abdullah Boz. The Sub Committee was impressed by the wide variety of food, including some organic food, that Mr Boz proposed to offer, and it found his past experience as a security guard relevant for the promotion of public safety. The Sub Committee also felt that allocation to Mr Boz would create a new business and employment opportunity in accordance with the Council’s corporate objective of promoting a vibrant and sustainable economy. The Sub Committee attached the following conditions (in addition to the standard conditions):-

• That Mr Boz must renew his Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate;
• That biodegradable/recyclable disposables should be used

The Sub Committee expected Mr Boz to be ready to commence trading within 3 months of the date of the decision, and authorised licensing officers to issue the notice of consent in due course.