anti-social behaviour
Councils are currently addressing concerns about increased anti-social behaviour linked to alcohol licensing applications and reviewing park gate locking policies.
Councils are currently addressing concerns about anti-social behaviour related to alcohol sales and public spaces. In November 2026, an Ealing resident formally objected to a B&M store's bid for a licence to sell alcohol until 11pm, fearing it could worsen existing issues. Camden Council's Licensing Panel E granted a Tesco Express an alcohol licence in October 2026, after amending hours to address a resident's concerns about potential anti-social behaviour.
Havering Council's Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee discussed park safety and gate management in November 2026. Residents questioned why park gates have not been routinely locked at night since autumn 2022, a change made as part of the council's medium-term financial strategy. The committee heard calls for more data and a clearer rationale for this policy. Camden Council has a Council meeting scheduled for November 2026.
Key facts
- Havering's park gates have not been routinely locked at night since autumn 2022 as part of the council's financial strategy. Source
- An Ealing resident formally objected in November 2026 to a B&M store's bid for a licence to sell alcohol until 11pm. Source
- Camden Council's Licensing Panel E granted a Tesco Express an alcohol licence on 29 October 2026. Source
- The Tesco Express in Camden initially applied to sell alcohol from 6:00 to 00:00 daily. Source
- Of Havering's 89 parks, 34 have lockable gates. Source
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