Issue

Anti-social behaviour

68 stories · discussed at 86 council meetings · 31 councils

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

  1. Ealing's Licensing Sub-Committee heard objections in November 2026 to a B&M alcohol licence due to anti-social behaviour fears. Source
  2. Camden Council granted a Tesco Express alcohol licence in November 2026 with amended hours after a resident raised concerns. Source
  3. Croydon's Cabinet agreed in October 2026 to authorise public consultation on extending Public Space Protection Orders. Source
  4. 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
  5. 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.

Stories, page 4

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  4. Adult gaming centre licence refused in Earl's Court Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has refused an application for an adult gaming centre premises licence for Silver Time Amusements at 177-179 Earl's... Kensington and Chelsea 19 July 2026
  5. 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
  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
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