What for
Review of the premises licence for Birdbrook News, 135 – 137 Birdbrook Road, Birmingham, B44 8RT
The council’s notice says: Licensing objectives: Prevention of Crime & Disorder and Protection of Children from Harm. A review of the Premises Licence is being sought by the Chief Officer of Weights and Measures due to the illegal sale of alcohol to a minor.
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Where it’s up to
Anyone can make a “representation” to the council’s Licensing team until 27 October. Representations must relate to the licensing objectives: preventing crime and disorder, public safety, preventing public nuisance and protecting children from harm. If there are representations, the council’s Licensing Sub-Committee usually holds a hearing.
- Notice published
- 30 September 2026
- Representations open
- 30 September 2026
- Representations close
- 27 October 2026
What kind of application this is
A review of an existing premises licence. A review can be asked for by the police, the council or other “responsible authorities”, or by local people or businesses. After a hearing, the Licensing Sub-Committee can take no action, add or change conditions (such as hours), remove an activity from the licence, replace the designated premises supervisor, suspend the licence for up to three months, or revoke it.
Having your say
- Representations go to the council’s Licensing team at licensing@birmingham.gov.uk, in writing, by 27 October 2026. They must relate to the licensing objectives.
- Questions for your councillors? Send one to the Oscott Ward Forum, or book a surgery.
From Birmingham City Council’s licensing notices. The council’s page is the official record. ← All planning in Oscott