Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)
Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee removed a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) for The Chequers pub in April 2026 following violent disorder.
Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee removed the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) for The Chequers pub and suspended its licence for four weeks in April 2026. This decision followed a review initiated by the Chief Officer of Police for Havering Borough after violent disorder occurred at the premises in March 2026.
The review considered evidence of licensing failures, including alleged alcohol sales after licensed hours, and raised concerns about child safety. A DPS is a role that a sub-committee has the power to refuse to specify for the Encore premises. No further meetings are currently scheduled on this topic.
Key facts
- Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee removed the DPS for The Chequers pub on April 9, 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The Chequers pub's licence was suspended for four weeks. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The review was initiated by the Chief Officer of Police for Havering Borough. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Violent disorder occurred at the premises in March 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Concerns about child safety were raised during the review. Source
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