Local Pizza Takeaway Loses License

Abbies pizza takeaway in Leek has had its premises licence revoked for breaching the conditions of the licence. The Home Office asked Staffordshire Moorlands District Council to review the licence after finding workers at the premises who were not permitted to work in the UK.

At a hearing of the Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee in March 2024, the decision was made to revoke the premises licence but the licence holder appealed against the decision and was allowed to continue operating pending the appeal.

The Council was notified in July this year that licence holder had decided not to continue with the appeal. The Council’s decision has now been implemented meaning the premises has to close by 11pm. The owner of Abbies must also pay the Council £5,000 to cover some of the costs of the case.

Councillor Bill Cawley, Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “The Council cannot allow businesses to breach the conditions of their operating licences. Conditions are attached to licences for a reason and it’s essential that businesses comply with those conditions in the interest of public safety.

“So I’m pleased, as are residents, that the Council’s decision to revoke Abbies premises licence can now take effect.”

It's important that residents are vigilant on the treatment of workers locally there are two things you can do if you see something of concern in your area, you can report it and choose a different supplier in the future. To report something of concern or find out more visit https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Business/Tradingstandards/Trading-Standards-Report-It.aspx

Local Pizza Takeaway Loses License