Crime

Stories, page 18

1. Shop's alcohol licence rejected over crime fears A bid to sell alcohol at a convenience store on Uxbridge Road has been rejected by Hammersmith and Fulham Council due to significant fears over crime and disorder. Hammersmith and Fulham 18 July 2026
2. Waltham Forest Council Pledges Enhanced Safety for Muslim Community Following Islamophobic Attack Waltham Forest Council has pledged to enhance the safety and security of its Muslim community following an Islamophobic attack outside the Noor Ul Islam mosque, with councillors... Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
3. Waltham Forest Council Faces Scrutiny Over Littering Contractor Transparency and Fines Waltham Forest Council faced scrutiny over its contract with a private litter enforcement company, 3GS, during a recent council meeting. Councillors raised concerns about... Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
4. Waltham Forest Council Reviews CCTV Strategy to Combat Fly-Tipping Concerns over fly-tipping and the use of CCTV cameras were among the issues raised during a Waltham Forest Council meeting held on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
5. Second Home Spitalfields gains licence despite noise fears A controversial licence application for a late-night takeaway on Brick Lane has been refused, with councillors citing concerns over public nuisance and the applicant's past... Tower Hamlets 17 July 2026
6. Lebanese Grill Express licence refused over Brick Lane concerns A Brick Lane takeaway's bid for a late-night licence has been refused by Tower Hamlets Council's Licensing Sub Committee due to concerns over public nuisance and the premises'... Tower Hamlets 17 July 2026
7. Bexley Council Adopts New Community Safety Strategy Focused on Prevention and Intervention Bexley Council has formally adopted a new community safety strategy, aiming to bolster crime prevention and early intervention efforts across the borough. Bexley 17 July 2026
8. Metropolis London Licence Variation Debated Lambeth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has granted a variation to the premises licence for Metropolis London, allowing for extended operating hours on Fridays and Saturdays.... Lambeth 17 July 2026
9. Off-Licence Licence Review Amidst Crime Concerns A Lambeth off-licence faces a review of its premises licence due to ongoing concerns about crime and disorder. The Metropolitan Police Service has requested a review of Payless,... Lambeth 17 July 2026
10. New vape shop granted alcohol licence despite resident concerns A new convenience store, Vape'z N Go, has been granted an alcohol licence despite objections from local residents concerned about the premises' history and potential for... Richmond upon Thames 16 July 2026
11. Council tackles fly-tipping with 200 tonnes removed Barking and Dagenham Council has removed over 200 tonnes of fly-tipped waste and cleared approximately 300 dumped mattresses as part of its ongoing efforts to tackle... Barking and Dagenham 16 July 2026
12. Islington Council Scrutiny Committee Selects 'Sense of Place' as Overarching Topic Islington Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has confirmed Islington and the sense of place as the overarching scrutiny topic for the upcoming year. The committee met on... Islington 16 July 2026