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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 2

  1. Hounslow Council Reviews Fly-Tipping Enforcement Hounslow Council has reviewed its approach to tackling fly-tipping, with a focus on making it easier for residents to dispose of waste correctly and targeting large-scale... Hounslow 20 September 2026
  2. Sutton Council Exceeds Anti-Social Behaviour Reduction Targets Sutton Council's plans to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) have exceeded their targets, with performance in this area showing a significant improvement. The Housing, Economy... Sutton 17 September 2026
  3. Falafel stall licence renewed despite police objection A popular falafel stall has had its street trading licence renewed by Kingston Council for a further three years, despite an objection from the Metropolitan Police. The licence... Kingston upon Thames 10 September 2026
  4. Restaurant licence revoked over illegal working A Newham restaurant has had its licence revoked after illegal working was discovered on its premises, leading to concerns about the prevention of crime and disorder. Newham 10 September 2026
  5. New Biryani Centre faces licensing scrutiny A New Malden restaurant, The Biryani Centre, has faced scrutiny over its application for a new premises licence, with concerns raised by local residents and the Metropolitan... Kingston upon Thames 9 September 2026
  6. Licensing panel rejects Ladbroke Grove alcohol bid A bid to sell alcohol from a residential property on Ladbroke Grove during the Notting Hill Carnival has been rejected by Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee. Kensington and Chelsea 28 August 2026
  7. Carnival Alcohol Sales: Ladbroke Grove TEN Refused A bid to sell alcohol from a residential forecourt during Notting Hill Carnival has been refused by Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee, citing concerns... Kensington and Chelsea 27 August 2026
  8. Oxford Gardens Alcohol TEN Refused Amid Carnival Chaos A bid to sell alcohol from the forecourt of 5-7 Oxford Gardens during Notting Hill Carnival has been refused by Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee. The decision... Kensington and Chelsea 27 August 2026