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Breaches of Licence Conditions

2 stories · discussed at 3 council meetings · 5 councils

Councils are currently reviewing premises licences due to alleged breaches of conditions and concerns over crime and disorder.

In July 2026, the Metropolitan Police Service requested a review of a Lambeth off-licence, Payless, citing multiple alleged breaches of licence conditions and concerns over crime and disorder, including staff aggression. This follows earlier interventions in February 2025. Separately, Wandsworth's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a review for Stonehenge Food and Wine in September 2026.

Other councils have also recently addressed alleged breaches of licence conditions. Camden's Licensing Panel E was scheduled to consider a review for The Camden in August 2026, and Southwark's Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider a review for Nunhead Express in April 2026. No upcoming meetings are supplied.

Key facts

  1. Metropolitan Police Service requested a review of Payless off-licence in Lambeth in July 2026 due to alleged breaches. Source
  2. Police seek to reduce Payless's operating hours from 24 hours to 11 AM - 1 AM daily. Source
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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 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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