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 8

  1. North Cheam Residents Fear Alcohol Licence Will Fuel ASB Residents of North Cheam have voiced concerns that a new alcohol licence for B and W Food and Wine, located at 575 London Road, could exacerbate existing anti-social behaviour... Sutton 16 August 2025
  2. Southall Shop Licence Bid Sparks Crime & Safety Fears A new premises licence application for Gurjas Food & Wine at 86 The Green, Southall, has sparked concerns from the Ealing Police Licensing Team, who fear it could exacerbate... Ealing 15 August 2025
  3. Police Data Reveals Violence Hotspot at Hornsey Arms Police data has revealed that the Hornsey Arms pub on Hornsey High Street is a violence hotspot, with a high number of police callouts and crime reports linked to the premises.... Haringey 10 August 2025
  4. Corinthian Casuals FC Licence Bid Faces Resident Objections Residents have raised concerns over a new premises licence application submitted by Corinthian Casuals Football Club, citing potential for increased noise, anti-social... Kingston upon Thames 2 August 2025
  5. Hammersmith Residents Fear Crime and Noise from Top's Pizza Licence Application Residents and local authorities are voicing concerns over a new premises licence application for Top's Pizza on Fulham Palace Road, citing potential increases in crime,... Hammersmith and Fulham 1 August 2025
  6. Harrow Council Proposes Expansion and Updates to Selective Licensing Scheme Harrow Council is proposing to extend its selective licensing scheme to several new areas and update the conditions for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to improve housing... Harrow 29 July 2025
  7. Islington Residents Concerned About Noise from New Malaysian Eatery; Restaurant Proposes Mitigation Measures A new Malaysian eatery, Jiak Malaysian Street Food, is facing concerns from local residents regarding potential late-night noise and anti-social behaviour. Islington 26 July 2025
  8. Sloane Square Restaurant Seeks Late Licence Amid Resident Concerns A new restaurant in Sloane Square is seeking a late-night licence, sparking concerns from local residents about potential disturbances. Kensington and Chelsea 26 July 2025