Anti-social behaviour
Councils are currently addressing concerns about anti-social behaviour, particularly regarding alcohol licensing applications and the extension of public space protection orders.
In November 2026, Ealing's Licensing Sub-Committee heard objections to a B&M alcohol licence due to fears it could worsen anti-social behaviour, while Camden Council granted a Tesco Express licence with amended hours despite resident concerns. Croydon's Cabinet agreed in October 2026 to consult on extending Public Space Protection Orders across all borough parks and district centres to tackle such behaviour. Southwark's Health, Adult Social Care and Community Safety Scrutiny Commission also questioned the scope of a review into street-based anti-social behaviour in October 2026.
Barking and Dagenham Council adopted its Community Safety Partnership Strategy in September 2026, identifying anti-social behaviour as a priority area. The council's Cabinet is scheduled to meet in November 2026. Other councils have also recently addressed licensing issues, with Kingston upon Thames granting an alcohol licence in October 2026 despite resident fears, and Hounslow reducing alcohol sales hours for a Tesco Express in September 2026 after objections.
Anti-social behaviour is broadly defined as conduct that causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress to individuals or communities. Councils frequently address this through licensing decisions for premises selling alcohol or offering late-night refreshments, and by implementing strategies to enhance community safety.
Key facts
- Ealing's Licensing Sub-Committee heard objections in November 2026 to a B&M alcohol licence due to anti-social behaviour fears. Source
- Camden Council granted a Tesco Express alcohol licence in November 2026 with amended hours after a resident raised concerns. Source
- Croydon's Cabinet agreed in October 2026 to authorise public consultation on extending Public Space Protection Orders. Source
- Southwark's Health, Adult Social Care and Community Safety Scrutiny Commission discussed the scope of a review into street-based anti-social behaviour in October 2026. Source
- Barking and Dagenham Council adopted its Community Safety Partnership Strategy in September 2026, identifying anti-social behaviour as a priority. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 9 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.