Cannock pub has licence suspended after serious crime and disorder

Following an incident of serious violent disorder, at the Jolly Collier public house in Chadsmoor, Staffordshire Police have made an application to Cannock Chase Council for an expedited review of the Premises Licence.

Staffordshire Police were called to an incident of serious violent disorder at the premises in the early hours of Saturday 25 February 2023. 

This, as well as evidence of serious crime at the premises, has resulted in the police making application for an expedited review of the Premises Licence. 

The expedited hearing took place at a Council Licensing Sub-Committee on Thursday 2 March 2023. 

Having listened to the evidence, the Licensing Sub Committee decided to suspend the premises licence pending full review on 28 March 2023. 

Councillor Val Jones, Portfolio Leader for Health, Wellbeing & Community Engagement said “This is the first time in the 18 years of the Licensing Act that an expedited review has taken place within the Cannock Chase District. 

“The Licensing Act assists the Council to prevent crime and disorder and ensure public safety.  The action taken by the Council and the Police reflects the seriousness of the incidences that have occurred.  The Licensing Sub-Committee will make its final decision on the 28 March.”