Tuebrook off-licence could face restrictions after council review

Another Liverpool business could face restrictions on its alcohol licence after the city council ordered a review following concerns over crime.

Sanctions could be placed on an off licence operating at West Derby Road, Tuebrook, after issues were raised about crime and disorder around the business. As a result, Liverpool Council’s licensing department is to assess the terms of the premises licence.

This is one of four licensing objectives any premises must adhere to if it wishes to trade alcohol across the city. According to the notification issued online by the city council, it is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. Such an offence carries a hefty fine if found guilty.

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According to the terms of the licence agreed with Liverpool Council, awarded to Aram Mahmoudzadeh last year, Newsham Off Licence – once known as Tuebrook Offy – was permitted to sell alcohol from 7am to 11pm daily. However, online listings indicate the premises licence may well have been surrendered by Mr Mahmoudzadeh on the same day a review was ordered by the city council – June 2.

This is not the first time the business has been inspected by authority officials, with an additional condition attached to its terms in September last year. Following that hearing, the off licence was prohibited from selling single cans, or bottles under 500 millilitres in volume, containing beer, cider or lager.

A person is liable to an unlimited fine on conviction should such a false statement be made. Under the terms of its current licence, Mr Mahmoudzadeh must ensure a designated premises supervisor is present for the sale of alcohol.