The Licensing Sub Committee Hearing Panel was scheduled to consider applications for new premises licences and a variation to an existing premises licence. The panel was also due to discuss a temporary event notice that had received an objection from the Greater Manchester Police.

Application for a New Premises Licence - Boba Three Cafe/CUPP Bubble Tea

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Boba Three Cafe, also trading as CUPP Bubble Tea, located at 29 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 5TB. The report of the Director of Planning, Building Control and Licensing was provided for this item.

Application for a New Premises Licence - Campfield Operating Company Ltd

An application for a new premises licence for Campfield Operating Company Ltd, situated at Castlefield House, Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4SB, was also scheduled for discussion. Additional appendices were enclosed with the supplementary agenda for this item. The operating schedule outlined proposed conditions for the licence, including measures for the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm. These included requirements for CCTV, staff training on counter-terrorism and responsible alcohol service, a maximum capacity of 100 persons, and the operation of a Challenge 25 scheme for alcohol sales.

Application for a Premises Licence Variation - Kentucky Fried Chicken

The panel was set to review an application to vary the premises licence for Kentucky Fried Chicken at Monarch Leisure Park, Lloyd Road, Manchester, M19 2RF. This item was supplemented with additional information not available when the initial agenda was published. The report pack included extensive details on KFC's corporate social responsibility initiatives, such as their Hatch pre-employment training programme for young people, food donation partnerships with FareShare, litter prevention campaigns with Keep Britain Tidy, and animal welfare standards.

Temporary Event Notice - The Old Coop

A significant portion of the meeting was allocated to considering a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for The Old Co-op at 250-252 Bradford Road, Manchester, M40 7BT. This notice, submitted by Mark McKee, proposed a series of daytime events between 12:00 and 21:00 on 19-21 June 2026, coinciding with Take That performances at the nearby Etihad Stadium. The event was intended to offer a family-friendly pre-concert environment with tribute entertainment, food, games, and the sale of alcohol.

However, the TEN had received an objection from Greater Manchester Police (GMP), who stated that they were satisfied that granting the application would undermine the licensing objectives. GMP's concerns, detailed in their objection notice, included a lack of sufficient detail on security, alcohol control, and management of the busy surrounding area. They highlighted potential issues such as street drinking, anti-social behaviour, unclear use of outdoor space which may breach a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), impact on nearby residents, and a lack of clear safeguarding measures for under-18s. GMP recommended refusal of the notice. The report noted an error in GMP's objection, which incorrectly identified the premises as Red Light Bar .

The committee was to consider the objection notice and decide whether to issue a counter-notice, or if appropriate, impose conditions on the TEN. The report referenced the Manchester City Council Statement of Licensing Policy and guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003.

Other Scheduled Items

The agenda also included standard procedural items such as considering urgent business, appeals against the refusal to allow inspection of background documents, and the declaration of interests by committee members.