Law or policy

Licensing Act 2003

46 stories · discussed at 137 council meetings · 28 councils

Councils are currently deciding on premises licence applications and reviews, often adjusting conditions in response to resident concerns about public nuisance and crime.

Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a premises licence for Tesco Express in September 2026, restricting alcohol sales hours after resident objections. Similarly, Kensington and Chelsea Council granted a licence to Mother Mash Limited in September 2026, following objections about potential public nuisance. Waltham Forest Council also granted a licence to TBC Sheperds Bush in July 2026, urging the owner to liaise with neighbours on late-night issues.

In June 2026, Greenwich Licensing Review Sub-Committee revoked Café Raj's licence due to an illegal worker, and Westminster City Council suspended Food Works' licence in March 2026 over serious crime concerns. Looking ahead, Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider new licence applications and reviews on September 30, 2026, with further meetings planned in Islington, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, and Newham on October 1, 2026.

The Licensing Act 2003 governs the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment, with local councils acting as licensing authorities. Southwark Council approved its Statement of Licensing Policy for 2026-2031 in March 2026, outlining how it manages these responsibilities. Hackney Council also agreed in June 2026 to establish five sub-committees to operate without political balance for flexibility.

Key facts

  1. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a licence for Tesco Express in September 2026, restricting alcohol sales hours. Source 1 Source 2
  2. Greenwich Licensing Review Sub-Committee revoked Café Raj's licence in June 2026 due to an illegal worker. Source
  3. Westminster City Council's Licensing Sub-Committee suspended Food Works' licence in March 2026 over serious crime concerns. Source
  4. Southwark Council approved its Statement of Licensing Policy for 2026-2031 in March 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 4

  1. Leyton Brewery Faces Licensing Scrutiny Over Public Nuisance Concerns A Leyton brewery, Blondies Brewery, is under scrutiny as Waltham Forest Council's Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee considers its application for a new premises licence. The... Waltham Forest 16 September 2025
  2. Licensing Sub-Committee to Review Personal Licence Croydon Council's Licensing Sub-Committee convened on 12 September 2025, to review a personal licence following the issuing of a civil penalty under the Licensing Act 2003. The... Croydon 16 September 2025
  3. Roe Green event faces scrutiny over noise, resident concerns. Roe Green residents have raised concerns about potential noise and disruption from the upcoming Rangeelu Gujarat 2025 event, leading to scrutiny from Brent Council's Alcohol and... Brent 23 August 2025
  4. North Finchley Residents Object to New Alcohol License North Finchley residents have voiced their opposition to a new premises licence application from Vsands Trading Ltd, seeking to sell alcohol at 803 High Road. The proposed... Barnet 18 August 2025
  5. Lewisham Council Appoints Members to Licensing Sub-Committees Lewisham Council has appointed councillors to five licensing sub-committees, as agreed at the Licensing Committee meeting on 13 August 2025. These sub-committees are essential... Lewisham 17 August 2025
  6. Restaurant's Wedding Party Faces Noise Concerns A Romford restaurant's plans to host a wedding celebration with extended hours are facing scrutiny due to noise concerns raised by local authorities. Havering 12 August 2025
  7. Passione Vino Granted License Amid Resident Noise Concerns Passione Vino, an establishment at 58 Exmouth Market, has been granted a new premises licence by Islington Council's Licensing Sub Committee D, despite concerns raised by local... Islington 12 August 2025
  8. David Lloyd Greenford Spa Expansion Faces Noise Concerns Plans to expand the David Lloyd Sport And Leisure club in Greenford, including a new spa area and external spa garden, have met with concerns from local residents regarding... Ealing 10 August 2025