illicit tobacco
Councils are revoking or varying premises licences over illicit tobacco sales.
Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel revoked the licence for Kinsley Super Store in September 2026 after a raid uncovered illicit tobacco, vapes, and high-strength alcohol. This followed another Hounslow Council decision in August 2026 to revoke the licence for Polski Sklep t/a Your Local Food & Wine due to illicit tobacco products and underage sales.
In July 2026, Barking and Dagenham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee refused extended hours for Jay Food and Wine and imposed new licence conditions following concerns about illicit tobacco sales. Earlier, in May 2026, Ealing Council suspended a licence for four weeks, and Newham Council suspended one for six weeks in April 2026, both due to breaches.
These actions address the sale of illicit tobacco, which includes products illegally manufactured, imported, or sold, often evading taxes. Councils' licensing panels and sub-committees frequently review premises licences in response to concerns raised by Trading Standards and the police.
Key facts
- Hounslow Licensing Panel revoked Kinsley Super Store's licence on September 1, 2026. Source
- Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel revoked Polski Sklep's licence on August 17, 2026. Source
- Barking and Dagenham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee refused extended hours for Jay Food and Wine on July 2, 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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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.