breaches of regulations
Lewisham Council is addressing regulatory breaches at The Railway Tavern by refusing a Designated Premises Supervisor appointment.
Lewisham's Licensing Sub Committee B refused to appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) for The Railway Tavern on October 6, 2026. This means the pub cannot trade until a qualified individual is appointed and notified to the council. The decision followed concerns raised by the Licensing Authority and Trading Standards.
These concerns related to suspected counterfeit goods, non-compliant vapes, and a history of regulatory breaches at the premises. During a joint inspection on July 31, 2026, officers discovered three counterfeit handbags. Lewisham Council had granted a premises licence for the pub.
Key facts
- Lewisham's Licensing Sub Committee B refused to appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor for The Railway Tavern on October 6, 2026. Source
- The Railway Tavern cannot trade until a qualified individual is appointed and notified to Lewisham Council. Source
- Concerns about suspected counterfeit goods and non-compliant vapes were raised by the Licensing Authority and Trading Standards. Source
- A joint inspection on July 31, 2026, found three counterfeit handbags at The Railway Tavern. Source
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