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:

General Licensing Team
Public Protection and Community Safety
Pace Directorate
Sandwell Council House
PO Box 2374
Oldbury
B69 3DE

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

 

Harcreete Supermarket, 306 Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, Old Hill, Cradley Heath, B64 6NJ

 An application for a review of a premises licence has been made by Trading Standards at Sandwell MBC, in their opinion the premises undermines the following Licensing objective:

1. The prevention of crime and disorder

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.

The holder of the Premises Licence, other persons and Responsible Authorities may make representations in respect of the review to the Licensing Authority between the 30 July 2025 and 26 August 2025.

 

Goshal General stores, 7 Tower Road, Oldbury B69 1ND

An application for a review of a premises licence has been made by Trading Standards at Sandwell MBC, in their opinion the premises undermines the following Licensing objective:

1. The prevention of crime and disorder

Trading Standards conducted an inspection where nicotine inhaling devices and misdescribed alcohol that fail to comply with UK Legislation were found on the premises. Packs of prescription only medicine was found and not marked with labels for the UK market.

The holder of the Premises Licence, other persons and Responsible Authorities may make representations in respect of the review to the Licensing Authority between the 23 July 2025 and 19 August 2025.

 

The Royal Castle Bar and Restaurant, 140 - 144 Sams Lane, West Bromwich, B70 7ED

An application for a summary review has been made by a senior police officer of West Midlands Police, in their opinion the premises are associated with serious crime and serious disorder or both.

On 20 July 2025, West Midlands Police received a report of disorder at The Royal Castle Bar and Restaurant, 140 – 144 Sams Lane, West Bromwich, B70 7ED. A customer was stabbed inside the premises after disorder occurred. As a result, incident officers are investigating an offence of attempted murder.

The holder of the Premises Licence, other persons and Responsible Authorities may make representations in respect of the review to the Licensing Authority between the 23 July 2025 and 4 August 2025.

Dated: 22 July 2025

 

Licensing Act 2003 applications

Applications for new premises licence

 

Londis Tividale, 57 - 63 Wheatsheaf Road, Tividale Oldbury B69 1SL

An application has been made by Adhavan Retail Limited for a new premises licence for Londis Tividale, 57 - 63 Wheatsheaf Road, Tividale Oldbury B69 1SL.

The licensable activity applied for is supply of alcohol (Off the premises only), Everyday 05:00 – 00:00.

The hours the premises opens to the public is Everyday 05:00 – 00:00.

The last day for representations is 12 September 2025.

 

Newey's Deals, Unit 22, Queens Court, Greets Green Road, West Bromwich, B70 9EG

An application has been made by Newey’s Deal Limited for a new premises licence for  at Unit 22, Queens Court, Greets Green Road, West Bromwich, B70 9EG

The Licensable Activities applied for are

The Supply of Alcohol (Off the Premises only) Monday – Saturday 09:00 to 17:00 and  Sunday 10:00 to 16:00                                                                             

Hours premises is open to the public Monday – Saturday 09:00 to 17:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 16:00 

The Last Day for Representations is 1 September 2025

 

536A Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4BX

An application has been made by Eurotabla Limited for a new premises licence at 536A Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4BX. 

The Licensable activities applied for are: 

The supply of alcohol (off the premises): Monday to Sunday 09:00 to 23:00

Hours open to the public are:  Monday to Sunday 09:00 to 23:00

The last day for representations is 27 August 2025

 

Vape Cartel, 160A High Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0DX

An application has been made by Clulow & Co Limited for a new premises licence at 160A High Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0DX.

The licensable activities applied for are:

The Supply of alcohol (off the premises):  Monday – Sunday 08:00 to 23:00

Overall hours premises open to the public:  Monday – Sunday 08:00 to 23:00

The last day for representations is 27 August 2025.

 

Applications to vary a current licence

Best One Store, 29 - 30 Market Place, Tipton, DY4 7EJ

A full variation application has been made by Thavam Late Night Shop Limited to vary the current licence for Best One Store, 29 - 30 Market Place, Tipton, DY4 7EJ.

The variation is to extend the hours for Licensable Activity and the opening hours of the premises and to remove and replace all non – mandatory conditions.

To add a security hatch as shown on the new plan.

The last date for objections is 26 August 2025