Licensing Enforcement Officer - Licensing Service
Councils are currently addressing objections to new licence applications and approving new licensing policies to regulate alcohol sales and entertainment.
In July 2025, Brent Council's planning and nuisance control departments raised objections to a Navratri event licence application, citing concerns about noise and potential planning enforcement breaches. Separately, in July 2025, the Waltham Forest Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee considered an application to extend operating hours for a restaurant lounge, drawing both support and objections from residents.
Bexley Council's Licensing Committee approved a new licensing policy in July 2025, which will take effect from January 2026 and remain in place until January 2031. This policy outlines how the council will regulate alcohol sales, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment.
These discussions relate to the enforcement of licensing regulations within a Licensing Authority, which includes decisions on premises licences and the implementation of licensing policies.
Key facts
- Bexley Council's Licensing Committee approved a new licensing policy on 15 July 2025. Source
- The new Bexley licensing policy will take effect from 7 January 2026 and last until 6 January 2031. Source
- Brent Council's planning and nuisance control departments objected to a Navratri event licence application in July 2025. Source
- The Waltham Forest Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee considered an application to extend operating hours for Orient Lounge on 11 July 2025. Source
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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.