Notting Hill Carnival
Kensington and Chelsea Council recently refused multiple temporary alcohol licences for the Notting Hill Carnival, citing public safety and crime concerns.
In August 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee refused several Temporary Event Notices (TENs) for alcohol sales during the Notting Hill Carnival. Decisions for locations such as 236 Ladbroke Grove, 243A Ladbroke Grove, Golborne Mews, and 5-7 Oxford Gardens cited concerns over public safety, crime, and disorder, often following objections from the Metropolitan Police and the Council's Noise and Nuisance Team.
However, some TENs were approved after police objections were withdrawn, including for a bar at Powis Terrace and a stall on Portobello Road in August 2026. These decisions highlight the council's ongoing process of balancing event facilitation with upholding licensing objectives for the annual street festival.
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual street festival celebrating Caribbean culture, held in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The council's Licensing Sub-Committee reviews applications for temporary alcohol sales, focusing on preventing crime and disorder, ensuring public safety, preventing public nuisance, and protecting children from harm.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Council refused a bid to sell alcohol at 236 Ladbroke Grove in August 2026. Source
- A Temporary Event Notice for alcohol sales at 243A Ladbroke Grove was refused by the council in August 2026. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council refused a temporary bar bid at Golborne Mews in August 2026. Source
- A Temporary Event Notice for alcohol sales at 5-7 Oxford Gardens was refused by the council in August 2026. Source
- The Metropolitan Police withdrew an objection for a bar at Powis Terrace in August 2026, allowing it to proceed. Source
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