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135 stories · discussed at 97 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently considering and deciding on premises licence applications, often addressing objections raised by the Metropolitan Police regarding crime and public safety.

In September 2026, Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted extended hours to Romford nightclub Jukebox despite objections from the Metropolitan Police. Kingston Council's Licensing Sub-Committee also renewed a falafel stall's street trading licence in September 2026, overriding a Metropolitan Police objection. Conversely, in August 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee refused multiple Temporary Event Notices for alcohol sales during Notting Hill Carnival, following objections from the Metropolitan Police and the Council's Noise and Nuisance Team. Wandsworth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee refused a Tooting store's bid for extended alcohol sales hours in August 2026, also due to Metropolitan Police objections. Hackney Council's Licensing Sub-Committee refused a Temporary Event Notice for Bar A Bar in August 2026, citing police concerns over alleged licensing breaches.

Beyond licensing, in August 2026, Waltham Forest Council approved a funding agreement for eleven coroner officers to transfer from the Metropolitan Police Service to the council. Looking ahead, Westminster's Licensing Sub-Committee (3) is scheduled to meet on October 1, 2026, Havering's Licensing Sub-Committee on October 9, 2026, and Harrow's Licensing Panel on October 14, 2026, with this topic on their agendas.

Key facts

  1. Havering Council granted extended hours to Jukebox nightclub in September 2026 despite Metropolitan Police objections. Source
  2. Kingston Council renewed a falafel stall's licence in September 2026 despite a Metropolitan Police objection. Source
  3. Kensington and Chelsea Council refused several Notting Hill Carnival alcohol bids in August 2026 due to Metropolitan Police objections. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  4. Waltham Forest Council approved a funding agreement in August 2026 for eleven coroner officers to transfer from the Metropolitan Police Service. Source
  5. Hackney Council refused a Bar A Bar event's Temporary Event Notice in August 2026 due to Metropolitan Police concerns. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 14

  1. Regent's Park Cafe Seeks Alcohol 'Off Sales' Licence Regent's Park visitors may soon be able to purchase alcohol to enjoy outside the Benugo Waterside Cafe, if a new application is approved. Westminster 29 July 2025
  2. Police Object to Goan Music Fest Afterparty Over Safety Concerns Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel is reviewing a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) application for the Goan Music Festival Afterparty at Springwest Academy after the Metropolitan... Hounslow 29 July 2025
  3. Upper St. Restaurant Seeks Later Hours Amid Police, Resident Concerns Smokey Boys, an Upper Street restaurant, is facing opposition as it seeks to extend its operating hours, with local police and residents raising concerns, according to documents... Islington 26 July 2025
  4. Burnt Oak Restaurant Faces Licence Refusal Over Noise Concerns A Burnt Oak restaurant is facing potential licence refusal following concerns raised by both the Metropolitan Police and the Scientific Services Team (Environmental Health)... Barnet 26 July 2025
  5. Hampton Court Off-Licence Licence Deferred Over Resident Concerns An application for a new premises licence for SD Food & Wine in Hampton Court has been deferred by Richmond upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee following objections... Richmond upon Thames 25 July 2025
  6. Police, Council Object to Romford Takeaway's 2 AM Opening Hours A Romford takeaway's bid to extend its opening hours until 2 AM has met with resistance from the police and Havering Council, who fear increased crime, disorder, and public... Havering 25 July 2025
  7. Romford Takeaway Faces Objections Over Late-Night Licence Bid A Romford takeaway's bid to extend its opening hours has faced objections from the police, environmental health, and the Havering Licensing Authority. Havering 25 July 2025
  8. 90 Hideout Seeks Extended Hours Despite Objections Hackney Wick venue 90 Hideout & 90 LIVE is seeking to extend its operating hours, but faces opposition from the Metropolitan Police and the Licensing Authority. The application,... Hackney 25 July 2025