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141 stories · discussed at 98 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 6

  1. Licensing hearing for Notting Hill Carnival sound system adjourned A licensing hearing for a sound system and bar proposed for Notting Hill Carnival has been adjourned to allow for the submission of outstanding documentation. The Love TKO sound... Kensington and Chelsea 10 July 2026
  2. Illicit tobacco and underage sales concerns at Dagenham shop A Dagenham shop has had its licence varied with a request for extended hours refused, following concerns over the sale of illicit tobacco and underage sales. Barking and Dagenham 4 July 2026
  3. Dagenham shop's alcohol licence varied after compliance issues A Dagenham shop has had its alcohol licence varied with additional conditions imposed following concerns raised by the Metropolitan Police, the Council's Licensing Department,... Barking and Dagenham 4 July 2026
  4. Jay Food and Wine faces new licence conditions Jay Food and Wine has been subjected to new licence conditions following a Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on Thursday, 2 July 2026. The committee refused the requested... Barking and Dagenham 4 July 2026
  5. Brent Safeguarding Adults Board plans for future Brent Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) has unveiled its strategic plans for the next two years, with a strong emphasis on protecting adults with complex needs and intervening... Brent 2 July 2026
  6. Brent Safeguarding Children Partnership Prioritizes Neglect and Exploitation Brent Safeguarding Children Partnership is placing a renewed emphasis on tackling neglect, a key priority for the coming year, alongside continuing work on capturing the voices... Brent 2 July 2026
  7. Supermarket alcohol sales hours extended by one hour Supermarket alcohol sales hours have been extended by one hour across all days of the week following a decision by Hackney Council's Licensing Sub Committee E. Hackney 27 June 2026
  8. New off-licence approved for Fife Road despite resident concerns A new off-licence has been approved for 25A Fife Road, Kingston upon Thames, despite significant objections from local residents concerned about crime, disorder, and public... Kingston upon Thames 23 June 2026