Counterfeit Goods
Lewisham Council recently made a licensing decision for a pub after concerns about suspected counterfeit goods were raised.
Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub Committee B granted a premises licence for The Railway Tavern in October 2026 but refused to appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor. This decision means the pub cannot trade until a qualified individual is appointed, following concerns raised by the Licensing Authority and Trading Standards about suspected counterfeit goods and non-compliant vapes.
The concerns stemmed from a joint inspection in July 2026, where officers discovered three counterfeit handbags. The committee's decision on October 6, 2026, also considered a history of regulatory breaches at the premises. No upcoming council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub Committee B refused to appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor for The Railway Tavern in October 2026. Source
- Suspected counterfeit goods were found during a joint inspection at The Railway Tavern on July 31, 2026. Source
- Three counterfeit handbags were discovered during the inspection in July 2026. Source
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