Temporary Event Notices
Councils are currently reviewing Temporary Event Notices, with police objections often raised over public safety and potential overcrowding.
In August 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee rejected several Temporary Event Notices (TENs) for alcohol sales during the Notting Hill Carnival, citing concerns about crime, disorder, public safety, and potential overcrowding. The Metropolitan Police objected to applications for Maramia Cafe, 119 Ladbroke Grove, and 152 Ladbroke Grove, leading to refusals or reviews.
A licensing meeting in Kensington and Chelsea was adjourned in August 2026 due to uncertainty over a police objection's validity for a TEN at 88 Bramley Road. Conversely, a TEN for 177 Portobello Road was approved in August 2026 after the Metropolitan Police withdrew their objection.
Hackney Council's Licensing Sub-Committees cancelled several meetings in August and September 2026 that were scheduled to discuss Temporary Event Notices, which are licences for small-scale, temporary events. Hackney has further meetings scheduled for October 2026 to consider licensing matters, including TENs.
Key facts
- A TEN for 152 Ladbroke Grove faced review by Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee in August 2026 due to police and environmental health objections. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee rejected Maramia Cafe's TEN for alcohol sales during Notting Hill Carnival in August 2026. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee refused a TEN for alcohol sales at 119 Ladbroke Grove in August 2026 due to police objection. Source
- A TEN for 177 Portobello Road was approved in August 2026 after the Metropolitan Police withdrew their objection. 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.