The MP for Ladywood, Shabana Mahmood, has called the licensing of shisha bars as "totally inadequate", following the closure of two premises in the city.
Last week, the city council revoked the licence of Arabian Nites in Highgate which is to remain closed for three months after a shooting there in May.
The move took away the venue’s ability to sell alcohol, serve late night refreshment and play music, but selling shisha itself is not covered by a licence, LDRS reporter Carl Jackson said last week.
Ms Mahmood has called for tighter rules nationally to stop venues from opening in residential areas as "people are having to go through absolute hell to get these places shut down".
The Home Office says it is for local authorities to use their powers to review the licences and they have an extensive range.
