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 7

  1. Watney Street takeaway granted late licence with takeaway-only restriction after midnight A takeaway in Watney Street has been granted a late licence, but will be restricted to takeaway-only sales after midnight, following concerns raised by residents and... Tower Hamlets 1 July 2026
  2. Brickwood Coffee & Bread Granted Alcohol Licence with Conditions After Resident Concerns Brickwood Coffee & Bread has been granted a new premises licence by Wandsworth Council, permitting the sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises. Wandsworth 30 June 2026
  3. Supermarket alcohol sales hours extended by one hour Supermarket alcohol sales hours have been extended by one hour across all days of the week following a decision by Hackney Council's Licensing Sub Committee E. Hackney 27 June 2026
  4. Amigos Burgers and Shakes licence rejected Amigos Burgers and Shakes has had its application for a late-night refreshment licence rejected by Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee. The committee met on... Hammersmith and Fulham 25 June 2026
  5. L'Ami Jac gets World Cup drinks extension L'Ami Jac, a wine bar at 94 Shepherd's Bush Road, has been granted an extended hours licence to show World Cup matches, following a decision by the Hammersmith and Fulham... Hammersmith and Fulham 25 June 2026
  6. Basera Restaurant granted licence for late-night refreshments Basera Restaurant has been granted a licence to serve late-night refreshments and alcohol, following a Kingston upon Thames Council Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on Monday,... Kingston upon Thames 23 June 2026
  7. Holland Park restaurant wins licence variation despite resident fears A Holland Park restaurant has been granted a variation to its licence, allowing for the sale of alcohol on the premises and extended operating hours, following extensive... Kensington and Chelsea 20 June 2026
  8. Warren House accused of failing to report planning conditions Warren House Faces Accusations of Failing to Report Planning Conditions Kingston upon Thames 27 May 2026