Issue

Public nuisance

118 stories · discussed at 134 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 6

  1. Metropolis London Licence Variation Debated Lambeth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has granted a variation to the premises licence for Metropolis London, allowing for extended operating hours on Fridays and Saturdays.... Lambeth 17 July 2026
  2. Licensing Sub-Committee Approves Varied Hours for Tapas Bar Lambeth's Licensing Sub-Committee has approved extended operating hours for La Terraza Tapas Bar, allowing the establishment to serve alcohol and provide entertainment until... Lambeth 17 July 2026
  3. Dusra Indian Restaurant Granted Premises Licence on Chiswick High Road Dusra Indian Restaurant has been granted a premises licence to operate on Chiswick High Road, following a Hounslow Council Licensing Panel meeting held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Hounslow 14 July 2026
  4. Waltham Forest Council Refuses Licence Variation for Endri's Due to Nuisance Fears A bid to extend the operating hours and alcohol sales at Endri's, a premises on Wood Street, Walthamstow, has been refused by Waltham Forest Council's Licensing Act 2003... Waltham Forest 13 July 2026
  5. Mez Lounge granted partial licence with noise controls Mez Lounge has been granted a partial licence to sell alcohol and play music, with new conditions in place to control noise levels. The Waltham Forest Licensing Act 2003... Waltham Forest 13 July 2026
  6. Residents object to new King's Road cafe bar licence Residents have voiced strong objections to a proposed cafe bar's licence application for 61 King's Road, citing concerns over public nuisance, crime, disorder, and the... Kensington and Chelsea 11 July 2026
  7. New KFC in New Malden granted licence with strict conditions A new KFC restaurant in New Malden has been granted a licence to operate, but with a series of strict conditions imposed by Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing... Kingston upon Thames 11 July 2026
  8. Tesco granted new licence for Stratford store Tesco has secured a new premises licence for its store at Unit 2, Hightail Point, Anthems Way, Stratford, E20 1JZ, following a decision by the Newham Council's Licensing (2003... Newham 9 July 2026