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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 17

  1. Tacos MX Kingston Seeks Alcohol License Amid Resident Concerns A new Mexican restaurant, Tacos MX Kingston, is seeking a premises licence to sell alcohol at 4 Town End Parade, High Street. The application, submitted by TwoMexicans Ltd, was... Kingston upon Thames 20 July 2025
  2. Noise Concerns Halt Kingsland Nursery Event Hackney Council's Licensing Sub Committee D has blocked a planned event at Kingsland Nursery, citing concerns over potential noise nuisance and prevention of public nuisance to... Hackney 20 July 2025
  3. Sun Cafe's Late-Night Bid Faces Police and Licensing Authority Opposition Hackney's Licensing Sub Committee D convened on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, to consider a premises licence variation for Sun Cafe, located at 261 Mare Street, London. The... Hackney 20 July 2025
  4. Hackney's Late Night Levy Funds Police, Training, and Initiatives to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls Hackney's Late Night Levy (LNL) continues to fund vital services, including police, security training, and initiatives to combat violence against women and girls, according to... Hackney 20 July 2025
  5. Shop Faces Licence Review After Closure Order A shop in Kingsbury, London, faces a licence review after being issued a closure order by Brent Magistrates Court. The review report states that The premises has a record of... Brent 20 July 2025
  6. 1 Cavendish Square Gets Licence After Police Agreement Westminster's Licensing Sub-Committee has granted a new premises licence to DB Lifestyle Group Limited for 1 Cavendish Square, after an agreement was reached with the... Westminster 17 July 2025
  7. Council Blocks Alcohol Sales From Tavistock Rd Flat During Carnival Kensington and Chelsea Council has blocked a resident's bid to sell alcohol from their flat on Tavistock Road during the Notting Hill Carnival in 2025, citing public safety and... Kensington and Chelsea 17 July 2025
  8. Greenwich Youth Crime Rate Significantly Higher Than National Average; Targeted Interventions Needed Greenwich's youth crime rate remains significantly higher than the national average, according to a report considered by the Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel on 9 July... Greenwich 13 July 2025