Environmental Health Service
Westminster's Environmental Health Service recently objected to a McDonald's licence extension in Leicester Square.
In July 2026, Westminster City Council's Environmental Health Service objected to an application by Capital Arches Group Limited to extend a McDonald's licence in Leicester Square until 5am. The service, which is responsible for public health and environmental protection, raised concerns about potential increases in crime, disorder, and public nuisance within the West End Cumulative Impact Zone, alongside the Metropolitan Police and the council's Licensing Authority.
The application seeks to allow 24-hour trading at the 48 Leicester Square branch, which currently has a licence permitting late-night refreshment until 3am. No further discussions or decisions regarding this objection or other matters concerning the Environmental Health Service are currently scheduled in council meetings.
Key facts
- In July 2026, Westminster's Environmental Health Service objected to a McDonald's 5am licence extension. Source
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