Licensing

Stories, page 17

1. Café Raj Licence Revoked Over Illegal Worker Café Raj, a restaurant in Eltham, has had its premises licence revoked by the Greenwich Licensing Review Sub-Committee following the discovery of an illegal worker. The decision... Greenwich 10 June 2026
2. Licensing Sub-Committees to Operate Without Political Balance Hackney Council's Licensing Committee has agreed to establish five sub-committees that will operate without the requirement for political balance, a departure from the main... Hackney 7 June 2026
3. High Court Ruling Affirms Legality of Remote Licensing Hearings for Hackney Council The High Court has affirmed the legality of remote licensing hearings, a decision that will allow Hackney Council's Licensing Committee to continue conducting proceedings... Hackney 7 June 2026
4. Councillor Kwame Otiende Appointed Chair of Hackney Council's Licensing Committee Councillor Kwame Otiende has been appointed as the new Chair of Hackney Council's Licensing Committee, with Councillor Nicholas Blincoe set to serve as Vice Chair for the... Hackney 7 June 2026
5. Hackney Council Establishes Five Licensing Sub-Committees Hackney Council has established five new Licensing Sub-Committees to handle a range of licensing and gambling applications for the upcoming municipal year. Hackney 7 June 2026
6. Licensing Team Addresses Staffing Shortages and Increased Complaints Amidst Policy Updates Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Committee has reviewed the Licensing Team's annual report, addressing staffing challenges, a rise in complaints, and approving updates to the... Hammersmith and Fulham 4 June 2026
7. Council Approves New Street Trading Rules Hammersmith and Fulham Council has approved new rules for street trading, aiming to foster a more professional and vibrant market environment while ensuring public safety and... Hammersmith and Fulham 4 June 2026
8. Hammersmith and Fulham Council Approves Updated Market and Street Trading Policy Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Licensing Committee has approved significant updates to its market and street trading license policy, aiming to foster a more professional,... Hammersmith and Fulham 4 June 2026
9. Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Gambling Policy Faces Judicial Review Hammersmith and Fulham Council's gambling policy is facing a legal challenge from two gambling trade bodies, The Bingo Association and BACTA, who are questioning its restrictive... Hammersmith and Fulham 4 June 2026
10. Barnet Council Addresses Rat Infestations and Public Rubbish Disposal Barnet Council's Licensing and General Purposes Committee has heard concerns raised about the prevalence of rats in open spaces and the management of public rubbish disposal,... Barnet 3 June 2026
11. Barnet Council to gain enhanced powers over gambling licenses with new legislation Barnet Council is poised to gain significantly enhanced control over gambling licenses, a development stemming from discussions at a recent Licensing and General Purposes... Barnet 3 June 2026
12. Barnet Council's Trading Standards Seizes Over £500k in Illegal Goods, Issues £123k in Fines Barnet Council's Trading Standards has seized over £500,000 worth of illegal goods and issued £123,000 in fines, according to the Trading Standards Annual Report for 2025-2026.... Barnet 3 June 2026