Issue

anti-social behavior

6 stories · discussed at 6 council meetings · 8 councils

Councils are addressing public nuisance through licensing decisions and managing anti-social behaviour in public spaces.

Councils are currently addressing public nuisance and specific behaviours in public spaces. In September 2026, Enfield residents raised concerns about e-bike and e-scooter misuse, with local police actively seizing vehicles. Lewisham Council granted Fields Cafe an alcohol licence in August 2026 despite public concerns, but added conditions to House of Flavours' licence in July 2026. Tower Hamlets Council refused a late-night takeaway licence in July 2026 due to public nuisance concerns.

Barnet Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee resolved in July 2026 to review a petition calling for parklet removal due to anti-social behaviour concerns. Richmond Council was preparing in February 2026 to launch a public consultation on extending Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) to combat anti-social behaviour and regulate dog control, as these orders were set to expire in September 2026.

Key facts

  1. Enfield Police are actively seizing e-bikes and e-scooters across the borough, leading to arrests and confiscations. Source
  2. Lewisham Licensing Sub Committee D granted Fields Cafe an alcohol licence in August 2026. Source
  3. Lewisham Council added three conditions to House of Flavours' premises licence in July 2026. Source
  4. Barnet Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee resolved in July 2026 to review a petition for parklet removal. Source
  5. Tower Hamlets Council refused a new premises licence for Lebanese Grill Express in July 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.

Latest stories

  1. Enfield Council Addresses Resident Concerns Over E-bike and E-scooter Misuse Enfield residents and councillors are voicing concerns over the anti-social behaviour and public safety issues associated with e-bikes and e-scooters. The prevalent issues... Enfield 17 September 2026
  2. Fields Cafe granted alcohol licence despite public concerns Fields Cafe has been granted a licence to sell alcohol, following a meeting of the Lewisham Licensing Sub Committee D on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. The committee resolved to... Lewisham 27 August 2026
  3. Lewisham council adds conditions to venue licence Lewisham Council has imposed additional conditions on the premises licence for House of Flavours following a review prompted by numerous complaints from local residents. The... Lewisham 24 July 2026
  4. Barnet Council Committee to Review Parklet Petition Amidst Anti-Social Behaviour Concerns Barnet Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee is set to review a petition concerning a parklet in Hendon, which has garnered over 500 signatures. The petition calls for the... Barnet 21 July 2026
  5. Second Home Spitalfields gains licence despite noise fears A controversial licence application for a late-night takeaway on Brick Lane has been refused, with councillors citing concerns over public nuisance and the applicant's past... Tower Hamlets 17 July 2026
  6. Richmond Council to consult on extending dog control orders and anti-social behaviour PSPOs Richmond Council is preparing to launch a seven-week public consultation on extending two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) designed to combat anti-social behaviour and... Richmond upon Thames 6 February 2026