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.

Stories, page 2

  1. Tesco Express alcohol licence bid sparks resident outcry A Tesco Express store in Hounslow will be permitted to sell alcohol, but with significantly reduced hours following an outcry from local residents. The Licensing Panel of... Hounslow 23 September 2026
  2. Champion pub licence modified after resident complaints The licensing conditions for The Champion pub have been modified following a review prompted by resident complaints about public nuisance and child safety. Kensington and Chelsea 19 September 2026
  3. New Hackney bar Golden Food gets late licence despite resident fears A new bar in Hackney has been granted a late-night licence despite concerns raised by local residents about potential increases in crime, disorder, and public nuisance. Hackney 19 September 2026
  4. New Biryani Centre faces licensing scrutiny A New Malden restaurant, The Biryani Centre, has faced scrutiny over its application for a new premises licence, with concerns raised by local residents and the Metropolitan... Kingston upon Thames 9 September 2026
  5. Licensing committee hears objections to The Biryani Centre's alcohol and music license application A Kingston upon Thames licensing committee has heard objections to plans for The Biryani Centre's alcohol and music license application, with residents raising concerns over... Kingston upon Thames 9 September 2026
  6. Northwood Hills Supermarket licence renewed with new conditions Northwood Hills Supermarket has had its street trading licence renewed for a further six months, but with new conditions imposed to address concerns over public safety and... Hillingdon 9 September 2026
  7. New cafe granted late licence despite resident noise fears A new cafe has been granted a late-night licence to operate until 5am daily, despite significant concerns from residents and authorities about potential noise and public nuisance. Hackney 6 September 2026
  8. Supercute Brewhouse licence variation decision deferred Lambeth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has deferred a decision on a variation to the premises licence for Supercute Brewhouse, a microbrewery and artisanal taproom. The... Lambeth 4 September 2026