East Kent Leasing Limited
Barnet Council's Licensing Sub-Committee approved an adult gaming centre for East Kent Leasing Limited in Edgware in November 2026, despite public health objections.
In November 2026, Barnet Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence for an adult gaming centre at 226 Station Road, Edgware, to East Kent Leasing Limited. This decision was made despite public health officials objecting, stating that such centres are a higher-risk form of gambling due to electronic gaming machines and extended opening hours.
This follows a similar decision in July 2026, when Enfield Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence to East Kent Leasing Limited for an adult gaming centre at 101-109 Green Lanes. That approval also faced objections from local residents, businesses, and ward councillors.
Key facts
- Barnet Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence for Palace Amusements at 226 Station Road, Edgware, to East Kent Leasing Limited. Source
- The licence for the Edgware adult gaming centre was granted on 3 November 2026. Source
- Public health officials objected to the Edgware application, stating adult gaming centres are a higher-risk form of gambling. Source
- The Edgware adult gaming centre was approved despite the area already being home to multiple betting shops. Source
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