Tesco
Newham Council recently granted a new premises licence for a Tesco store in Stratford, allowing alcohol sales and late-night refreshment.
Newham Council's Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence to Tesco for its Stratford store in July 2026. This decision allows the UK supermarket chain to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption and provide late-night refreshment, with the store permitted to operate from 6 am to midnight, seven days a week. During the hearing, the committee addressed concerns raised by two residents regarding potential impacts on crime and disorder, public nuisance, and public safety.
Tesco, the UK supermarket chain, frequently engages with local councils on matters such as premises licensing. The company is also described as applying to vary its premises licence at 159-161 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JY, and has been involved in discussions regarding a digital display screen at a Bishop Auckland location.
Key facts
- Newham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence to Tesco for its Stratford store in July 2026. Source
- The licence permits Tesco's Stratford store to sell alcohol and offer late-night refreshment from 6 am to midnight daily. Source
- The committee considered concerns from two residents about crime, public nuisance, and public safety before granting the licence. Source
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