Security
Councils are currently addressing licensing conditions affecting public order and safety, and physical security measures for properties.
Hillingdon's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a variation application for a premises licence at the London Empire Hotel Limited in August 2026, facing objections from residents and the planning department. In May 2026, Kingston upon Thames's Licensing Sub-Committee heard accusations that Warren House Hotel failed to report planning conditions for three years during a new licence application. Westminster's Licensing Sub-Committee (1) heard an application from Aldi in March 2026 to sell alcohol earlier and remove a display area condition.
In October 2025, Hanworth residents requested stronger security measures at Ludlow Park following a traveller encampment, while Westminster's Planning Sub-Committee (2) debated a retrospective application for a metal staircase as a secondary fire escape at Cumberland Court. Wandsworth Council approved a permanent CCTV monitoring pilot in July 2025, leveraging additional staffing resources to enhance active monitoring with the Metropolitan Police.
Haringey Council's Planning Sub Committee approved an emergency housing plan for 312 High Road, Tottenham, in September 2025, which included a detailed management plan for security. In the same month, Tower Hamlets Council's Mayor's Executive Decision Making meeting was scheduled to discuss interim arrangements for extending concierge services in five housing blocks.
Key facts
- Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee heard in May 2026 that Warren House Hotel was accused of failing to report planning condition requirements for three years. Source
- Aldi applied to Westminster City Council in March 2026 to sell alcohol from 7am and remove a condition on its display area. Source
- Hanworth residents requested stronger security measures at Ludlow Park in October 2025 following a traveller encampment. Source
- Wandsworth Council approved the continuation of its CCTV monitoring pilot project on a permanent basis in 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.