Metropolitan Police
Councils are currently discussing the Metropolitan Police's role in licensing decisions and funding for dedicated officers.
The Metropolitan Police continues to make representations regarding premises licence applications across London, with Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee recently denying an application for late-night alcohol sales on Cheney Walk in October 2026, following police objections. Similarly, Islington Council refused a gambling premises licence in Holloway Road in October 2026, after the police raised concerns about child protection and crime prevention.
In October 2026, Wandsworth Council approved £3.1 million to fund 25 dedicated Metropolitan Police officers to enhance community safety. Looking ahead, the police are scheduled to make representations at several upcoming licensing sub-committee meetings in October 2026, including those at Bromley, Merton, Harrow, and Kensington and Chelsea, regarding various premises licence applications.
The Metropolitan Police, which is the territorial police force responsible for policing Greater London, frequently objects to licence applications on grounds such as the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, and public nuisance, as seen in Havering in September 2026 when a nightclub was granted extended hours despite police objections.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee denied an application for late-night alcohol sales on Cheney Walk in October 2026, following Metropolitan Police objections. Source
- Wandsworth Council approved £3.1 million in October 2026 to fund 25 dedicated Metropolitan Police officers to enhance community safety. Source
- Islington Council refused a gambling premises licence for Jackpot Slots in Holloway Road in October 2026, after the Metropolitan Police raised concerns. Source
- Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted extended hours to Romford nightclub Jukebox in September 2026, despite objections from the Metropolitan Police. Source
- Kingston Council renewed a falafel stall's street trading licence in September 2026, despite an objection from the Metropolitan Police. 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 16 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.