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 3

  1. Fields Cafe granted alcohol licence despite public concerns Fields Cafe has been granted a licence to sell alcohol, following a meeting of the Lewisham Licensing Sub Committee D on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. The committee resolved to... Lewisham 27 August 2026
  2. KFC Chessington licence decision deferred amid resident concerns A decision on a licence application for a KFC restaurant in Chessington has been deferred by Kingston Council's Licensing Sub-Committee due to significant concerns raised by... Kingston upon Thames 14 August 2026
  3. Pepe's Piri Piri Tolworth granted late-night licence Pepe's Piri Piri on Tolworth Broadway has been granted a late-night licence, allowing it to serve customers until 1:30 am from Sunday to Thursday and 2:00 am on Fridays and... Kingston upon Thames 14 August 2026
  4. Island Roots Studio event denied due to nuisance risk A proposed Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for Island Roots Collective Studio in Tower Hamlets has been refused by the council's Licensing Sub Committee due to concerns over public... Tower Hamlets 14 August 2026
  5. Hackney Road bar TEN refused over noise fears A Hackney Road bar has had its temporary licence application refused due to fears of noise disturbance to local residents. The Licensing Sub Committee of Tower Hamlets Council... Tower Hamlets 14 August 2026
  6. Black Eel Pub Granted Extended Hours Despite Resident Objections The Black Eel pub in Hackney has secured an extension to its late-night refreshment and alcohol sales hours, despite objections from a local resident. The venue, located at 41... Hackney 12 August 2026
  7. Berwick Manor Hotel DPS removed amid noise complaints The Berwick Manor Hotel has had its Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) removed and restrictions placed on its outdoor activities following persistent noise complaints from... Havering 10 August 2026
  8. Smoke and Pepper licence bid sparks resident fury A bid by a takeaway restaurant to extend its opening hours until 3 am has been met with strong opposition from residents and local councillors, who fear it will exacerbate... Kensington and Chelsea 8 August 2026