A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for a music event called Love TKO, scheduled to coincide with Notting Hill Carnival, has been adjourned due to issues with submitted documentation.
The Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee met on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to consider an objection to the TEN. The event, proposed for August 30 and 31, 2026, aimed to provide regulated entertainment and alcohol sales for up to 499 people at an amenity area adjacent to Hazlewood Tower in Golborne Gardens.
The adjournment was requested by Matthew Phillip, Chief Executive of Notting Hill Carnival, who represented the applicant. He explained that a portal used for sharing risk assessment and event management plans had corrupted, rendering parts of the documents unreadable. Mr. Phillip stated that the documents were being re-uploaded and would be available later that afternoon.
Julian Trill, representing the Noise and Nuisance Team, supported the adjournment, noting that the corrupted documents prevented a full assessment of the risks. He indicated that if revised documents were provided at least 24 hours before the next hearing, the team might withdraw its representation.
The objection to the TEN was raised by PC Mark Perry of the Metropolitan Police on grounds of public safety and preventing crime and disorder. Concerns included a lack of prior engagement with Notting Hill Carnival organisers and insufficient detail in the risk assessment and event management plan regarding crowd management, security, and medical emergencies. Specifically, the corrupted plans lacked sufficient detail regarding how the event would be limited to 499 people, the steps to manage incidents of violence, overcrowding, crushing, or medical emergencies, and details on access, egress, and congestion mitigation. The plans also did not specify the number of security, medical staff, or stewards to be in attendance or how they would manage intoxicated customers or those refused alcohol service.
Philip Richardson of the Noise and Nuisance Team also objected, citing insufficient documentation and a lack of engagement with Notting Hill Carnival Limited's established planning and safety processes. This process involves prior engagement with the Carnival organisers to discuss planning and safety, and having risk assessments and event management plans scrutinised and approved by Notting Hill Carnival's management team to ensure they meet the required standards. Without a suitable risk assessment and event management plan, it was impossible to determine if the event could be operated safely.
The typical process for obtaining a TEN involves submitting the notice to the licensing authority, the police, and the environmental health department at least ten working days before the event. For events within the Notting Hill Carnival 'footprint', the authority recommends submitting TENs at least 12 weeks in advance to allow for full discussion and minimum risk. The Love TKO application deviated by not engaging with the established planning and safety processes of Notting Hill Carnival Limited prior to submitting the TEN, and the submitted documentation was deemed insufficient.
Councillor Greg Hammond, chairing the sub-committee, agreed to the adjournment, stating that complete and accessible documentation is necessary to promote licensing objectives. A written record of the decision will be sent to all parties. The full details of the meeting can be found in the Public reports pack and the Agenda frontsheet.
