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
Gambling Act 2005 applications
Applications for new premises licence
None
Applications to vary a current licence
None
Licensing Act 2003 application to review a current premises licence
Costcutter, 125 Hilltop, West Bromwich B70 0RU
The application for review is being made by Trading Standards at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.
Trading Standards conducted an inspection where cigarettes, niche tobacco products, nicotine inhaling products and misdescribed alcohol that fail to comply with UK legislation were found on the premises. On a Test Purchase the sale of an age restricted item to a person under 18 was made.
Trading Standards have commented that the Premises undermines the following licensing objective:
- The prevention of crime and disorder
- The protection of Children from harm
The holder of the Premises Licence, Interested Parties and Responsible Authorities may make representations to the Licensing Authority between the 8th January 2025 to 4th February 2025
Licensing Act 2003 applications
Applications for new premises licence
Applications to vary a current licence
None