Issue

Crime and disorder

49 stories · discussed at 73 council meetings · 27 councils

Councils are currently deciding on licence applications, often addressing concerns about potential increases in crime and disorder.

In September 2026, Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel permitted a Tesco Express to sell alcohol with significantly reduced hours following resident objections about potential crime and disorder. Hackney Council's Licensing Sub-Committee E granted a late-night licence to Golden Food despite resident concerns about increased crime and disorder. Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee heard concerns from residents and the Metropolitan Police regarding The Biryani Centre's licence application, which were addressed through amendments.

Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee refused three temporary alcohol licences for Notting Hill Carnival events in August 2026, citing public safety and potential disorder concerns. In July 2026, the same council refused an adult gaming centre licence for Silver Time Amusements due to opposition regarding increased crime and disorder. Croydon Council adopted a new Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029 in July 2026, aiming to combat crime and enhance neighbourhood safety.

Discussions around crime and disorder, which encompasses illegal activities and behaviours that disrupt public order, are scheduled for October 2026 at licensing sub-committees in Newham, Camden, Redbridge, and Havering.

Key facts

  1. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel permitted a Tesco Express to sell alcohol with reduced hours in September 2026. Source
  2. Hackney Council's Licensing Sub-Committee E granted Golden Food a late-night licence in September 2026. Source
  3. Kingston upon Thames Council heard concerns about The Biryani Centre's licence application in September 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  4. Kensington and Chelsea Council refused three temporary alcohol licences for Notting Hill Carnival in August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  5. Croydon Council adopted a new Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029 in July 2026. 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.

Latest stories

  1. Tesco Express alcohol licence bid sparks resident outcry A Tesco Express store in Hounslow will be permitted to sell alcohol, but with significantly reduced hours following an outcry from local residents. The Licensing Panel of... Hounslow 23 September 2026
  2. New Hackney bar Golden Food gets late licence despite resident fears A new bar in Hackney has been granted a late-night licence despite concerns raised by local residents about potential increases in crime, disorder, and public nuisance. Hackney 19 September 2026
  3. New Biryani Centre faces licensing scrutiny A New Malden restaurant, The Biryani Centre, has faced scrutiny over its application for a new premises licence, with concerns raised by local residents and the Metropolitan... Kingston upon Thames 9 September 2026
  4. Licensing committee hears objections to The Biryani Centre's alcohol and music license application A Kingston upon Thames licensing committee has heard objections to plans for The Biryani Centre's alcohol and music license application, with residents raising concerns over... Kingston upon Thames 9 September 2026
  5. 152 Ladbroke Grove alcohol TEN faces safety review A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for the sale of alcohol at 152 Ladbroke Grove has been reviewed by Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee due to objections from... Kensington and Chelsea 28 August 2026
  6. Carnival Alcohol Sales: Ladbroke Grove TEN Refused A bid to sell alcohol from a residential forecourt during Notting Hill Carnival has been refused by Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee, citing concerns... Kensington and Chelsea 27 August 2026
  7. Council Refuses Alcohol Sales for Pineapple Stall at Carnival Kensington and Chelsea Council has refused a temporary event notice for a pineapple stall to sell alcohol during the Notting Hill Carnival. The decision was made by the... Kensington and Chelsea 23 August 2026
  8. KFC Chessington licence decision deferred amid resident concerns A decision on a licence application for a KFC restaurant in Chessington has been deferred by Kingston Council's Licensing Sub-Committee due to significant concerns raised by... Kingston upon Thames 14 August 2026