Notting Hill Carnival Ltd
Kensington and Chelsea Council is currently scrutinising Temporary Event Notices for events coinciding with Notting Hill Carnival, with one application adjourned and another refused in July 2026.
In July 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee adjourned a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for a music event called Love TKO, proposed for August 30 and 31, 2026, due to documentation issues, as requested by Matthew Phillip, Chief Executive of Notting Hill Carnival. Separately, the sub-committee refused a TEN for a sound system at 305 Westbourne Grove, citing public safety concerns and a failure to follow established planning processes for the carnival.
The council's Licensing Authority pays particular attention to applications for events during the Notting Hill Carnival weekend, aiming for a safe and enjoyable event. This follows a 2025 decision where Kensington and Chelsea Council blocked a resident's bid to sell alcohol from a flat during the carnival due to public safety and nuisance concerns.
Notting Hill Carnival Ltd is the organisation responsible for the planning and management of the Notting Hill Carnival, and its Chief Executive has represented applicants for events coinciding with the carnival.
Key facts
- A Temporary Event Notice for a music event called Love TKO was adjourned by Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee in July 2026 due to documentation issues. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee refused a bid for a sound system Temporary Event Notice in July 2026 due to public safety concerns. Source
- Matthew Phillip, Chief Executive of Notting Hill Carnival, represented the applicant for the Love TKO event. Source
- The proposed Love TKO event was scheduled for August 30 and 31, 2026. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council blocked a resident's bid to sell alcohol during the 2025 Notting Hill Carnival. Source
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