The Special Licensing Sub Committee of Haringey Council was scheduled to consider an objection to temporary event notices for Red Carpet Restaurant and Bar. The meeting's agenda also included procedural matters.

Consideration of Objection to Temporary Event Notices at Red Carpet Restaurant and Bar

The committee was scheduled to consider an objection to temporary event notices (TENs) submitted for the Red Carpet Restaurant and Bar, located at 99 West Green Road, Tottenham, London, N15. Two sets of TENs were to be discussed: one for the dates of 9th-10th May 2026 and another for 14th-17th May 2026.

The report pack indicated that an objection had been received from the ASB Noise Team. The premises, which does not currently hold a Premises Licence, had previously had a Premises Licensing application rejected in December 2025. Residents had reportedly raised concerns about noise nuisance and operating into the early hours of the morning. An enforcement team had conducted visits and found non-compliance with the Licensing Act 2003.

The committee's role, as outlined in the report pack, was to consider the objection notice in light of the Council's Licensing Policy, the licensing objectives, and the objection notice itself. The report stated that the committee must issue a counter-notice under section 105 of the Licensing Act 2003 if it considers it appropriate for the promotion of a licensing objective. The report also detailed the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.

The report pack included correspondence from Maxwell Owusu Koduah, who stated he was a new member of the management team at Red Carpet Restaurant and Bar, bringing experience as an Environmental Health Officer and Licensing Consultant. He outlined improvements implemented, including staff training on licensing objectives and statutory nuisance, and direct oversight of staff recruitment. Mr. Koduah also stated that robust measures had been introduced to prevent a recurrence of past issues, such as the supply of alcohol prior to a Premises Licence being granted. He expressed a commitment to responsible management and continuous improvement, and indicated a willingness for further mediation.

The report pack also contained a formal warning letter dated 9th March 2026, addressed to Ms Janet Nyantakyi, concerning unauthorised licensable activity and noise nuisance. This letter detailed allegations of the premises offering licensable activities without appropriate authorisation, including the sale or supply of alcohol, regulated entertainment, or late-night refreshment, which are offences under the Licensing Act 2003. It also referred to multiple complaints of excessive noise causing significant disruption to neighbouring residents, constituting a statutory noise nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The letter required Ms Nyantakyi to cease all licensable activity immediately unless correctly authorised and to take measures to prevent excessive noise.

Further information from the Noise and Nuisance Team indicated that they would be rejecting the Temporary Event Notices. This was based on the history of non-compliance, including the business allegedly selling alcohol without a Premises Licence on 21st March 2026. The team submitted that there was a likelihood the operator would fail to comply with TEN conditions, thereby undermining the licensing objectives of preventing public nuisance, crime and disorder, and public safety. Evidence from an officer visit on 17th April 2026, detailed in Appendix 5, suggested the premises was open with customers possessing alcohol and empty alcohol containers found.

The report pack also included the Temporary Event Notices themselves, submitted by Janet Nyantakyi, detailing the proposed licensable activities, dates, and times. The undertakings provided by the premises user for the TENs included measures such as keeping windows and external doors closed after 9:00 pm, ensuring substantial food and non-intoxicating beverages were available, operating a Challenge 25 proof of age scheme, and maintaining an incident log.

The meeting was scheduled to be conducted via Microsoft Teams, with options to watch live or view a recording. The agenda also noted standard procedural items such as filming at meetings, apologies for absence, urgent business, and declarations of interest. Councillor Anna Abela was listed as the Chair of the Special Licensing Sub Committee.