This page records new premises licence applications that have been received and may be subject of representation or comment.
Important notice
The date shown for representation against each entry is the date by which a responsible authority or any other person may make representations in respect of the application.
Representations, which must be about the impact of the grant upon the licensing objectives, must be made in writing.
These can be sent by email to licensing_team@sandwell.gov.uk or addressed to:
Please note, this is a mailing address only, not the location of the Licensing Team office.
It is an offence, liable on summary conviction to a fine up to Level 5 (unlimited) on the standard scale, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with the application.
Applications may be inspected at the offices of licensing section which are situated at General Licensing Team, Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE by prior appointment during office hours Monday to Friday. Arrangements for inspection can be made by emailing licensing_team@sandwell.gov.uk
Licensing Act 2003 application to review a current premises licence
None
Licensing Act 2003 applications
Wednesbury Post Office, 27 Market Place, Wednesbury, WS10 7AY
An application has been made by Christy Ranjan Antony for a new premises licence at Wednesbury Post Office, 27 Market Place, Wednesbury, WS10 7AY
The licensable activities applied for are:
The sale of alcohol (off the premises) Monday - Sunday 00:00 - 23:59 (24 hrs)
The hours premises open to the public are Monday - Sunday 00:00 - 23:59 (24 hrs)
Last date for representations are 20 October 2026
KFC (West Bromwich), Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0AP
An application has been made by Clokken Limited for a new premises licence at KFC (West Bromwich), Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0AP
The licensable activities applied for are:
Late night refreshment (indoors): Sunday – Saturday (7 days a week) 23:00 to 05:00, see note below.
23:00 to 00:00 – Sunday through Saturday for customers collecting or dining in (restaurant)
23:00 to 05:00 – Sunday through Saturday for drive thru/delivery collection.
(No customer access into the restaurant after midnight).
Overall hours premises open to the public: Monday – Sunday 09:30 to 05:00, see note below.
The last day for representations is 19 October 2026.
Tipton Hotshots Sports Bar, Units 1213 Phoenix Club, Castle Street, Tipton, DY4 8HP
An application has been made by Lynne Mary Garratt for a new premises licence at Tipton Hotshots Sports Bar, Units 1213 Phoenix Club, Castle Street, Tipton, DY4 8HP
The licensable activities applied for are:
Films: Monday to Sunday 10:30 to 01:30
Indoors Sporting Events: Monday to Sunday 10:30 to 01:30
Boxing or Wrestling Entertainment: Monday to Sunday 10:30 to 01:30
Live Music: Monday to Sunday 10:30 to 01:30
Recorded Music: Monday to Sunday 10:30 to 01:30
Performances of Dance: Monday to Sunday 10:30 to 01:30
Anything Similar description to the above 3: Monday to Sunday 10:30 to 01:30
Sale of Alcohol: Monday to Sunday 10:30 to 01:30
Overall hours premises open to the public: Monday – Sunday 10:30 to 02:00
The last day for representations is 16 October 2026.
Milano Lounge, 788 Hagley Road West, Oldbury, B68 0PJ
An application has been made by Bash Kafe LTD for a new premises licence at Milano Lounge, 788 Hagley Road West, Oldbury, B68 0PJ.
The licensable activities applied for are:
Recorded Music (indoors): Monday – Sunday 09:00 to 00:00
Late night refreshment (indoors): Monday – Sunday 23:00 to 00:00
The Supply of alcohol (on the premises): Monday – Sunday 09:00 to 00:00
Overall hours premises open to the public: Monday – Sunday 08:00 to 00:30
The last day for representations is 29 September 2026.
The Hawthorns, 162 Ross, Blackheath, Rowley Regis, B65 8BW
An application has been made by RHA RR Limited for a new premises licence at The Hawthorns, 162 Ross, Blackheath, Rowley Regis B65 8BW.
The licensable activities applied for are:
Films (indoors): Monday – Sunday 10:00 to 01:00
Live Music (indoors): Monday – Sunday 10:00 to 01:00
Recorded Music (indoors): Monday – Sunday 10:00 to 01:00
Performance of Dance (indoors): Monday – Sunday 10:00 to 01:00
Anything of a Similar Description to the above (indoors): Monday – Sunday 10:00 to 01:00
Late night refreshment (indoors): Monday – Sunday 23:00 to 01:00
The Supply of alcohol (on/off the premises): Monday – Sunday 10:00 to 01:00
Overall hours premises open to the public: Monday – Sunday 10:00 to 01:30
The last day for representations is 24 September 2026.
Applications to vary a current licence
The White Swan, 5 Church Street, Oldbury, B69 3AD
A full variation application has been made by Admiral Taverns Limited, the current licence holder for The White Swan, to allow the following.
i) To vary the terminal hour on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings only from 03:00 to 04:00, for all licensable activities already permitted on the premises licence.
ii) To vary the closing time on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings only from 03:30 to 04:30, to allow for an additional 30 minutes disposal once licensable activities have ceased.
Please also note that there are no changes to the following:
i) The authorisations for currently licensed activities and closing times on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
ii) All non-standard and seasonal timings and provisions to remain as currently stated on the premises licence (namely, in relation to New Year's Eve; British Summer Time; an additional 30 minutes closing when licensable activities are extended; broadcast of televised sporting events).
The Last Day for Representations is 23 September 2026.
Gambling Act 2005 applications
Applications for new premises licence
None
Applications to vary a current licence
None