Issue

anti-social behaviour

64 stories · discussed at 61 council meetings · 30 councils

Councils are currently addressing anti-social behaviour through licensing decisions for businesses and public consultations on extending Public Space Protection Orders.

Councils are frequently making licensing decisions related to anti-social behaviour concerns. In October 2026, Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee heard a bid for late-night alcohol sales on Cheney Walk was scaled back after resident objections. Similarly, in September 2026, Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a Tesco Express licence with reduced alcohol sales hours following resident concerns.

To proactively address anti-social behaviour, Croydon Council's Cabinet agreed in October 2026 to authorise public consultation on extending Public Space Protection Orders to all borough parks and eight district centres. Additionally, Barking and Dagenham Council adopted its Community Safety Partnership Strategy for 2026-2030 in September 2026, identifying anti-social behaviour as a priority area.

Anti-social behaviour is broadly defined as conduct causing alarm, distress, or nuisance. Councils continue to address this through various means, including licensing reviews and strategic planning. In July 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council called for increased police presence and reopened station counters to address crime concerns, which can be linked to anti-social behaviour.

Key facts

  1. Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee heard a bid for late-night alcohol sales on Cheney Walk was scaled back in October 2026. Source
  2. Croydon Council's Cabinet agreed in October 2026 to authorise public consultation on extending Public Space Protection Orders. Source
  3. Southwark Council's Planning Committee refused McDonald's application for extended opening hours on Walworth Road in October 2026. Source
  4. Barking and Dagenham Council adopted its Community Safety Partnership Strategy for 2026-2030 in September 2026. Source
  5. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a Tesco Express licence with reduced alcohol sales hours in September 2026. 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 3

  1. Late-Night Bar Licence Extended Despite Anti-Social Behaviour Fears A Wandsworth pub has been granted an extended licence until 2:30 am on Fridays and Saturdays, despite concerns from residents about anti-social behaviour and noise. The decision... Wandsworth 25 July 2026
  2. Kensington and Chelsea Council Calls for Increased Police Presence and Reopened Station Counters Residents are demanding a greater police presence on the streets and the reopening of police station front counters as concerns about crime rates persist. A motion brought... Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2026
  3. House of Flavours licence reviewed amid noise and disorder claims Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub Committee D has imposed additional conditions on the licence for House of Flavours following a review prompted by numerous complaints from local... Lewisham 24 July 2026
  4. Barnet Council scrutinises Safer Communities Partnership Board's annual report Barnet Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to scrutinise the Safer Communities Partnership Board's annual report for 2025-26. The... Barnet 21 July 2026
  5. H&F Council tackles cuckooing with new strategy Hammersmith and Fulham Council is enhancing its strategy to combat cuckooing, a form of exploitation where vulnerable residents' homes are taken over by perpetrators, often... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 July 2026
  6. H&F Council's youth violence unit supports 215 Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Gangs, Violence and Exploitation Unit (GVEU) has supported 215 young people in the borough, focusing on investigations into county lines and... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 July 2026
  7. H&F Council's Anti-Social Behaviour Unit Faces Significant Caseload Increase Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Anti-Social Behaviour Unit (ASBU) has experienced a significant increase in its caseload, with a 141% rise over the past three years. The unit,... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 July 2026
  8. Adult gaming centre licence refused in Earl's Court Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has refused an application for an adult gaming centre premises licence for Silver Time Amusements at 177-179 Earl's... Kensington and Chelsea 19 July 2026