Kansas Fried Chicken, 424 Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 0AS - Licence Lapsed

I have been informed by the Council that the License at Kansas Fried Chicken has now lapsed. The Council recently sent me the following email:

Our Ref: 052667
Licence Type: Premises Licence (new)
Premises: Kansas Fried Chicken, 424 Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 0AS

Ward: Chorlton

It has come to our attention that the licence holder at the above premises, (Waterford Services Ltd), became insolvent on (05/12/2008).

Please be advised that, as per Section 27 of the Licensing Act 2003, a premises licence lapses if the holder of the licence -


dies,
becomes mentally incapable,
becomes insolvent,
is dissolved, or
if it is a club, ceases to be a recognised club.

Therefore the licence has now lapsed in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 and no licensable activities can be conducted at the premises.

Please note, the licence may be reinstated if -

an application to transfer the licence is received by the Licensing Authority no later than twenty-eight days after the day the licence lapsed; or,
an Interim Authority Notice is received by the Licensing Authority no later than twenty-eight days after the day the licence lapsed.

This email suggests that the above License lapsed over 3.5 years ago. I have asked the Council to explain why this is only being brought to attention now. Licenses are there to protect the Public and is unacceptable for unlicensed premises to be allowed to continue operating. I have asked the Council to outline what measures it is taking to prevent this from reoccurring. If you wish to be kept informed please do not hesitate to contact me.