Law or policy

Licensing Act 2003

47 stories · discussed at 173 council meetings · 30 councils

Councils are currently deciding on premises licence applications, frequently addressing resident concerns about public nuisance and crime, while also reviewing licensing policies.

In November 2026, Waltham Forest's Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee refused a premises licence for Wraps & Wings due to resident complaints about noise and anti-social behaviour. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a licence for Tesco Express in September 2026, but with reduced alcohol sales hours following resident objections. Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee also granted a licence for Rump Steak in July 2026 with strict conditions after objections.

Greenwich's Licensing Review Sub-Committee revoked Café Raj's premises licence in June 2026 after an illegal worker was discovered. In the same month, Hackney Council's Licensing Committee agreed to establish five sub-committees to operate without political balance. Southwark Council approved a new licensing policy for 2026-2031 in March 2026, outlining how it will manage responsibilities under the Licensing Act 2003.

Upcoming meetings in November 2026 include Hackney's Licensing Sub Committee C considering a premises licence application and a closure order report, and Sutton's and Brent's Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committees also scheduled to meet. The Licensing Act 2003 is the UK legislation governing the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment.

Key facts

  1. Waltham Forest's Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee refused a premises licence for Wraps & Wings on 4 November 2026. Source
  2. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a premises licence for Tesco Express on Whitton Road in September 2026, restricting alcohol sales hours. Source 1 Source 2
  3. Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence to Rump Steak on 23 July 2026 with strict conditions. Source
  4. Greenwich Licensing Review Sub-Committee revoked Café Raj's premises licence on 4 June 2026 following the discovery of an illegal worker. Source
  5. Hackney Council's Licensing Committee agreed to establish five sub-committees without political balance on 3 June 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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 9 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. Licensing Sub-Committees to Operate Without Political Balance Hackney Council's Licensing Committee has agreed to establish five sub-committees that will operate without the requirement for political balance, a departure from the main... Hackney 7 June 2026
  2. Hackney Council Establishes Five Licensing Sub-Committees Hackney Council has established five new Licensing Sub-Committees to handle a range of licensing and gambling applications for the upcoming municipal year. Hackney 7 June 2026
  3. Licensing hearing for Best One adjourned due to notification issues A licensing hearing for the convenience store Best One was adjourned after key parties, including the Home Office and the premises' legal representatives, claimed they had not... Havering 11 May 2026
  4. Sonnys Licence Extended Despite Noise Concerns Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has granted a licence extension for Sonnys, a venue located at 4 Bishops Hall, despite significant noise concerns raised... Kingston upon Thames 26 March 2026
  5. Southwark Council Approves New Licensing Policy for 2026-2031 Southwark Council has approved a new licensing policy that will guide the borough's approach to licensing responsibilities for the next five years, covering a range of... Southwark 22 March 2026
  6. Food Works licence suspended over serious crime fears The premises licence for Food Works, located at 51 Strutton Ground, London, SW1P 2HY, has been suspended following an expedited review by Westminster City Council's Licensing... Westminster 20 March 2026
  7. Licensing review adjourned due to Chair's absence A licensing review for Stratford Food and Wine has been adjourned due to the absence of the committee chair, who is recovering from a severe cold. The meeting, scheduled for... Kensington and Chelsea 10 January 2026
  8. Dessert Shop in Forest Gate Granted Licence Despite Objections A dessert shop in Forest Gate has been granted a licence to sell late-night refreshments, despite objections from local residents and council teams. Newham Council's Licensing... Newham 31 December 2025