Issue

Public nuisance

118 stories · discussed at 135 council meetings · 31 councils

Councils are currently addressing public nuisance concerns, primarily through licensing decisions for new premises and the extension of Public Space Protection Orders.

Councils are currently addressing public nuisance concerns, which refer to disturbances affecting the community, primarily through licensing decisions for new and existing premises. In October 2026, Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee heard objections regarding potential public nuisance for a new premises licence, while Wandsworth Council approved an alcohol licence despite resident concerns. Earlier in October 2026, Croydon Council's Cabinet agreed to consult on extending Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to all borough parks and eight district centres to tackle anti-social behaviour.

In September 2026, Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered concerns over late-night opening hours for a Popeyes restaurant, with residents and police fearing increased public nuisance. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel also granted a premises licence for a Tesco Express with reduced alcohol sales hours following numerous resident objections about potential public nuisance. Hackney Council granted late licences for a bar and a cafe in September 2026 despite resident fears about noise and nuisance.

Looking ahead, several councils have scheduled meetings where public nuisance may be discussed in the context of licensing applications. Westminster Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (3) is scheduled to meet on 22 October 2026. Brent Council's Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee has a meeting scheduled for 27 October 2026, and Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee is due to meet on 29 October 2026.

Key facts

  1. Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee heard objections regarding potential public nuisance for a premises licence application in October 2026. Source
  2. Croydon Council's Cabinet agreed to authorise public consultation on extending PSPOs to all borough parks and eight district centres in October 2026. Source
  3. Wandsworth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee approved an alcohol licence for Duende Lab Limited despite a resident's concerns about public nuisance in October 2026. Source
  4. Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered concerns over late-night opening hours for a Popeyes restaurant in September 2026. Source
  5. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a premises licence for Tesco Express with reduced alcohol sales hours after resident objections in September 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. 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 16 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Latest stories

  1. Licensing board hears 'breakdown of trust' claims Concerns over 'breakdown of trust' and late-night alcohol sales dominate licensing hearing Kensington and Chelsea 16 October 2026
  2. Consultation to begin on extending PSPOs to Croydon parks and centres Croydon Council is set to begin public consultation on extending Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to cover all borough parks and eight district centres, aiming to tackle... Croydon 15 October 2026
  3. New arts venue granted alcohol licence despite resident concerns An arts and crafts business has been granted a licence to sell alcohol for consumption on its premises, despite a resident's concerns about child safety and public nuisance. Wandsworth 15 October 2026
  4. Popeyes late-night licence sparks resident and police concerns Concerns over late-night opening hours for a new Popeyes restaurant in Kingston have been raised by residents and the police, who fear it could exacerbate existing issues with... Kingston upon Thames 2 October 2026
  5. Hammersmith Civic Campus Alcohol Sales Approved Until 3 AM Hammersmith Civic Campus has been granted approval for alcohol sales to extend until 3 AM across several venues within the development. The decision, made by the Hammersmith and... Hammersmith and Fulham 26 September 2026
  6. Licensing Committee Approves New Premises Licence for Hammersmith Civic Campus with Late Operating Hours Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has granted a new premises licence for the Civic Campus, permitting the sale of alcohol, provision of films, live and... Hammersmith and Fulham 26 September 2026
  7. New restaurant Mother Mash granted licence despite resident fears A new restaurant, Mother Mash, has been granted a licence to sell alcohol despite concerns raised by local residents about potential public nuisance and safety issues. Kensington and Chelsea 25 September 2026
  8. Tesco Express on Whitton Road granted licence with reduced alcohol sales hours after resident objections Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel has granted a premises licence for Tesco Express on Whitton Road, but with significantly reduced hours for alcohol sales following numerous... Hounslow 23 September 2026