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Anti-social behaviour

65 stories · discussed at 66 council meetings · 31 councils

Councils are currently addressing resident concerns about anti-social behaviour linked to new business licences and considering extending Public Space Protection Orders.

Councils are making decisions on business licences where residents raise concerns about potential anti-social behaviour. In October 2026, Kingston upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee granted an alcohol licence for a new shop in Chessington despite resident fears of increased crime and public nuisance. Also in October 2026, Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee heard a bid for late-night alcohol sales on Cheney Walk was significantly scaled back after resident objections.

Southwark Council's Planning Committee refused extended opening hours for a proposed McDonald's in Walworth Road in October 2026 due to safety concerns. In September 2026, Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a licence for a Tesco Express with reduced alcohol sales hours following resident objections. Croydon Council's Cabinet agreed in October 2026 to authorise public consultation on extending Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to all borough parks and eight district centres to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour, which refers to conduct causing or likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress, is also being addressed through broader strategies. Barking and Dagenham Council adopted its Community Safety Partnership Strategy for 2026-2030 in September 2026, identifying anti-social behaviour as a priority. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.

Key facts

  1. Kingston upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee granted an alcohol licence to Dr Cloud in Chessington in October 2026 despite resident concerns about potential increases in crime and public nuisance. Source
  2. Croydon Council's Cabinet agreed in October 2026 to authorise public consultation on extending Public Space Protection Orders to all borough parks and eight district centres. Source
  3. Southwark Council's Planning Committee refused McDonald's application for extended opening hours on Walworth Road in October 2026 due to concerns over highway obstruction and safety. Source
  4. Barking and Dagenham Council adopted its Community Safety Partnership Strategy for 2026-2030 in September 2026, identifying anti-social behaviour as a priority area. Source
  5. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a licence for Tesco Express on Whitton Road in September 2026 with reduced alcohol sales hours after resident objections. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. 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 21 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 8

  1. Tower Hamlets Extends Concierge Service Amid Resident Support Tower Hamlets Council has extended its concierge service for residents in five housing blocks following strong support from residents. The service impacts approximately 346... Tower Hamlets 19 September 2025
  2. North Cheam Residents Fear Alcohol Licence Will Fuel ASB Residents of North Cheam have voiced concerns that a new alcohol licence for B and W Food and Wine, located at 575 London Road, could exacerbate existing anti-social behaviour... Sutton 16 August 2025
  3. Southall Shop Licence Bid Sparks Crime & Safety Fears A new premises licence application for Gurjas Food & Wine at 86 The Green, Southall, has sparked concerns from the Ealing Police Licensing Team, who fear it could exacerbate... Ealing 15 August 2025
  4. Police Data Reveals Violence Hotspot at Hornsey Arms Police data has revealed that the Hornsey Arms pub on Hornsey High Street is a violence hotspot, with a high number of police callouts and crime reports linked to the premises.... Haringey 10 August 2025
  5. Corinthian Casuals FC Licence Bid Faces Resident Objections Residents have raised concerns over a new premises licence application submitted by Corinthian Casuals Football Club, citing potential for increased noise, anti-social... Kingston upon Thames 2 August 2025
  6. Hammersmith Residents Fear Crime and Noise from Top's Pizza Licence Application Residents and local authorities are voicing concerns over a new premises licence application for Top's Pizza on Fulham Palace Road, citing potential increases in crime,... Hammersmith and Fulham 1 August 2025
  7. Harrow Council Proposes Expansion and Updates to Selective Licensing Scheme Harrow Council is proposing to extend its selective licensing scheme to several new areas and update the conditions for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to improve housing... Harrow 29 July 2025
  8. Islington Residents Concerned About Noise from New Malaysian Eatery; Restaurant Proposes Mitigation Measures A new Malaysian eatery, Jiak Malaysian Street Food, is facing concerns from local residents regarding potential late-night noise and anti-social behaviour. Islington 26 July 2025