Notting Hill Carnival Limited (NHCL)
The Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee is currently scrutinising applications for temporary event notices for sound systems and bars during Notting Hill Carnival.
In July 2026, the Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee adjourned a hearing for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for the Love TKO sound system and bar, seeking permission for activities during Notting Hill Carnival 2026, to allow for outstanding documentation. Other scheduled hearings in July 2026 for the Starliner Diamond and Metro Glory sound systems were cancelled.
The council's Licensing Sub-Committee scrutinises TEN applications for events during Notting Hill Carnival, which Notting Hill Carnival Limited (NHCL) plans and manages. Police have objected to some applications, citing concerns over crime, disorder, and public safety, such as for alcohol sales at 50 Powis Square in August 2025.
The council expects applicants to demonstrate how their proposed activities support licensing objectives, including public safety and preventing crime, as highlighted in July 2025 when considering applications for Lord Gellys and Subterania. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss these licensing applications.
Key facts
- A licensing hearing for the Love TKO sound system and bar's Temporary Event Notice for Notting Hill Carnival 2026 was adjourned in July 2026. Source
- The Love TKO sound system and bar sought a Temporary Event Notice for 30 and 31 August 2026, from 12:00 to 19:00 each day. Source
- Police objected to a Temporary Event Notice for alcohol sales at 50 Powis Square during Notting Hill Carnival 2025, citing public safety concerns. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee scrutinises Carnival event applications, prioritising public safety and adherence to licensing objectives. Source
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