The Licensing Sub-Committee of Southwark Council was scheduled to consider an application for the review of a premises licence for Nunhead Express, also known as Nisa, located at 2 Kirkwood Road, London SE15 3XX. The meeting's agenda focused on this single, significant item, which involved a detailed examination of alleged breaches of licensing objectives.

Review of Premises Licence for Nunhead Express (Nisa)

The primary item scheduled for discussion was an application for the review of the premises licence for Nunhead Express (Nisa) at 2 Kirkwood Road, London SE15 3XX. This review was initiated by Trading Standards, acting as a responsible authority under the Licensing Act 2003.

The grounds for the review were extensive and related to all four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, the promotion of public safety, the prevention of nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. The report pack detailed a series of alleged offences and breaches that occurred between June 2025 and December 2025.

These included:

• Sale of illicit and counterfeit goods: Allegations of selling counterfeit Marlboro Touch cigarettes, illicit hand-rolling tobacco (Amber Leaf), and over 1130 illicit vapes. These actions are reported to contravene the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016, the Trade Marks Act 1994, and the Environmental Protection (Single-Use Vapes) (England) Regulations 2024.
• Possession of illegal drugs: During an inspection on 10 July 2025, officers reportedly found cannabis and hashish on the premises, with some bags priced for sale. Additionally, over 100 canisters of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) were seized, believed to be for sale for psychoactive effects. These findings are subject to a concurrent police investigation.
• Breach of licence conditions: It was alleged that a personal licence holder was not present on the premises when alcohol was available for sale, breaching condition 336 of the licence. Evidence also suggested that customers may have been offered credit for purchases, potentially breaching condition 127, which states that alcohol must be paid for at the time of sale unless specific exceptions apply.
• Sale of non-compliant products: Officers reportedly found cans of Perla beer that did not comply with the Food Information Regulations 2014, as the labels were not in English and lacked details of the responsible food business operator.
• Counterfeit toys: On 14 July 2025, officers discovered 'Labubu' toy dolls on display, which were believed to contravene the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 and potentially be counterfeit under the Trade Marks Act 1994. Mr. Telli reportedly voluntarily surrendered 96 of these dolls.
• Failure to display premises licence: During a December 2025 inspection, the premises were reportedly found in breach of section 57 of the Licensing Act 2003 for failing to have a copy of the full premises licence available.

The report pack indicated that representations supporting the review had been submitted by the Metropolitan Police Service and the council's licensing department. There was also one representation from another person in support of the licence holder.

The Licensing Act 2003¹ framework, which governs the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment, was central to the discussion. The council is required to promote four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, the promotion of public safety, the prevention of nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. The sub-committee was to consider these objectives, along with the council's Statement of Licensing Policy², the Section 182 Guidance³ issued by the Home Office, and the National Licensing Policy Framework.

The report outlined the potential steps the sub-committee could take if it found the review grounds to be valid, including modifying licence conditions, excluding licensable activities, removing the Designated Premises Supervisor, suspending the licence for up to three months, or revoking the licence entirely. The sub-committee was to consider each application on its own merits, with reasons provided for any decision made.