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Hammersmith and Fulham Council is currently addressing late-night licensing for new venues and managing a projected budget overspend for 2026/27.

Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee approved late-night alcohol sales for Hammersmith Civic Campus venues in September 2026, allowing sales until 3 AM despite resident objections regarding noise and public nuisance. This decision covers alcohol sales, films, music, and late-night refreshment. Earlier in July 2026, the council's sub-committee denied a late licence for a music venue due to noise complaints but granted a limited late-night licence to a chicken shop.

The council's Audit Committee approved the 2025/26 financial statements with an unqualified opinion in September 2026, indicating a true and fair view of its financial position. However, a report to the Cabinet in September 2026 projected a £14.3 million overspend on the 2026/27 revenue budget, attributed to rising costs and increased demand in services like adult social care and temporary accommodation.

The Audit Committee is scheduled to meet again in November 2026 and March 2027 to review risk management processes. In September 2026, the Cabinet approved plans for a new primary school and 91 homes on the Avonmore Primary School site, and the Linford Christie Stadium renovation was completed. The council also unveiled its Housing Strategy for 2026-2031 in September 2026.

Key facts

  1. Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee approved late-night alcohol sales until 3 AM for Hammersmith Civic Campus in September 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  2. The council's Audit Committee approved the 2025/26 financial statements with an unqualified opinion in September 2026. Source
  3. A report to the Cabinet in September 2026 projected a £14.3 million overspend for the 2026/27 revenue budget. Source
  4. The Cabinet approved plans for a new primary school and 91 homes on the Avonmore Primary School site in September 2026. Source
  5. The Linford Christie Outdoor Athletics and Sports Stadium renovation was completed in September 2026, costing £2,031,668. Source
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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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. Hammersmith and Fulham Council faces £14.3m budget overspend due to rising costs and demand Hammersmith and Fulham Council is facing a projected £14.3 million overspend on its revenue budget for the financial year 2026/27, according to a report presented to the... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026
  2. Hammersmith and Fulham Councillors Gain Policy for Overseas System Access Hammersmith and Fulham councillors will now have a clearer policy for accessing council systems while working abroad, following a decision by the General Purpose Committee. The... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026
  3. Hammersmith and Fulham Council Updates Mayor's Civic Role Protocol Hammersmith and Fulham Council has updated its constitution to clarify the Mayor's civic role and responsibilities, addressing ambiguities in the previous protocol that lacked... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026
  4. Hammersmith and Fulham Council Introduces New Policy for Members' Foreign Travel Hammersmith and Fulham Council has introduced a new policy to govern foreign travel undertaken by its members, aiming to ensure value for money and clarify cost responsibilities. Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026
  5. Hammersmith and Fulham Council Adopts New Freedom of the Borough Policy Hammersmith and Fulham Council has adopted a new policy for granting the Freedom of the Borough, its highest civic honour. The policy, approved by the General Purpose Committee... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026
  6. Music venue denied late licence due to repeated noise complaints and breaches of abatement notice A music venue has been denied a late licence for three August dates after a council committee upheld objections from the Environmental Protection Team regarding noise complaints. Hammersmith and Fulham 31 July 2026
  7. Chicken shop granted limited late-night licence after resident objections A Hammersmith and Fulham council sub-committee has granted a limited late-night licence to Selekt Chicken, located at 349 North End Road, London, SW6 1NN, after hearing... Hammersmith and Fulham 24 July 2026
  8. 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