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141 stories · discussed at 99 council meetings · 32 councils

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

  1. 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
  2. Wandsworth Council approved £3.1 million in October 2026 to fund 25 dedicated Metropolitan Police officers to enhance community safety. Source
  3. Islington Council refused a gambling premises licence for Jackpot Slots in Holloway Road in October 2026, after the Metropolitan Police raised concerns. Source
  4. Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted extended hours to Romford nightclub Jukebox in September 2026, despite objections from the Metropolitan Police. Source
  5. 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.

Stories, page 15

  1. Upper St. Restaurant Seeks Later Hours Amid Police, Resident Concerns Smokey Boys, an Upper Street restaurant, is facing opposition as it seeks to extend its operating hours, with local police and residents raising concerns, according to documents... Islington 26 July 2025
  2. Burnt Oak Restaurant Faces Licence Refusal Over Noise Concerns A Burnt Oak restaurant is facing potential licence refusal following concerns raised by both the Metropolitan Police and the Scientific Services Team (Environmental Health)... Barnet 26 July 2025
  3. Hampton Court Off-Licence Licence Deferred Over Resident Concerns An application for a new premises licence for SD Food & Wine in Hampton Court has been deferred by Richmond upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee following objections... Richmond upon Thames 25 July 2025
  4. Police, Council Object to Romford Takeaway's 2 AM Opening Hours A Romford takeaway's bid to extend its opening hours until 2 AM has met with resistance from the police and Havering Council, who fear increased crime, disorder, and public... Havering 25 July 2025
  5. Romford Takeaway Faces Objections Over Late-Night Licence Bid A Romford takeaway's bid to extend its opening hours has faced objections from the police, environmental health, and the Havering Licensing Authority. Havering 25 July 2025
  6. 90 Hideout Seeks Extended Hours Despite Objections Hackney Wick venue 90 Hideout & 90 LIVE is seeking to extend its operating hours, but faces opposition from the Metropolitan Police and the Licensing Authority. The application,... Hackney 25 July 2025
  7. Piccadilly Circus Kiosk Faces Alcohol Licence Objections A Piccadilly Circus kiosk's application for an alcohol licence has met with objections from the Metropolitan Police and Environmental Health Service. Westminster 22 July 2025
  8. Nightclub Expansion Sparks Noise Concerns from Jermyn St Resident A Jermyn Street resident has voiced concerns over a nightclub's plan to expand its basement capacity. The application to vary the premises licence for Dear Darling, located at... Westminster 22 July 2025