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Anti-social Behaviour

66 stories · discussed at 80 council meetings · 31 councils

Councils are currently discussing the scope of anti-social behaviour reviews and considering licensing applications despite public concerns.

In October 2026, Southwark councillors questioned the scope of a review into complex needs and street-based anti-social behaviour. Also in October 2026, Croydon Council's Cabinet agreed to authorise public consultation on extending Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to all borough parks and eight district centres. Barking and Dagenham Council adopted its Community Safety Partnership Strategy for 2026-2030 in September 2026, identifying anti-social behaviour as a priority area.

Licensing decisions continue to be a focus, with Kingston upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee granting a new shop an alcohol licence in October 2026 despite resident concerns about potential increases in crime and public nuisance. In Kensington and Chelsea, a bid for late-night alcohol sales was significantly scaled back in October 2026 after resident objections. Southwark Council's Planning Committee refused McDonald's extended opening hours in Walworth Road in October 2026 due to concerns including highway obstruction and safety.

The Hillingdon Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to discuss anti-social behaviour on 5 November 2026. Anti-social behaviour is broadly defined as conduct that causes or is likely to cause alarm, distress, or nuisance to individuals or communities.

Key facts

  1. Southwark councillors questioned the scope of a review into complex needs and street-based anti-social behaviour in October 2026. Source
  2. Kingston upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new shop an alcohol licence in October 2026 despite resident concerns. Source
  3. Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee heard in October 2026 that a bid for late-night alcohol sales was scaled back after objections. Source
  4. Croydon Council's Cabinet agreed in October 2026 to authorise public consultation on extending Public Space Protection Orders. Source
  5. Southwark Council's Planning Committee refused McDonald's extended opening hours in October 2026 due to concerns including highway obstruction. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. 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 22 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 4

  1. H&F Council's Anti-Social Behaviour Unit Faces Significant Caseload Increase Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Anti-Social Behaviour Unit (ASBU) has experienced a significant increase in its caseload, with a 141% rise over the past three years. The unit,... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 July 2026
  2. Adult gaming centre licence refused in Earl's Court Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has refused an application for an adult gaming centre premises licence for Silver Time Amusements at 177-179 Earl's... Kensington and Chelsea 19 July 2026
  3. Shop's alcohol licence rejected over crime fears A bid to sell alcohol at a convenience store on Uxbridge Road has been rejected by Hammersmith and Fulham Council due to significant fears over crime and disorder. Hammersmith and Fulham 18 July 2026
  4. Lebanese Grill Express licence refused over Brick Lane concerns A Brick Lane takeaway's bid for a late-night licence has been refused by Tower Hamlets Council's Licensing Sub Committee due to concerns over public nuisance and the premises'... Tower Hamlets 17 July 2026
  5. Bexley Council Adopts New Community Safety Strategy Focused on Prevention and Intervention Bexley Council has formally adopted a new community safety strategy, aiming to bolster crime prevention and early intervention efforts across the borough. Bexley 17 July 2026
  6. Metropolis London Licence Variation Debated Lambeth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has granted a variation to the premises licence for Metropolis London, allowing for extended operating hours on Fridays and Saturdays.... Lambeth 17 July 2026
  7. Putney High Street to get new adult gaming centre Wandsworth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has granted a licence for a new adult gaming centre (AGC) to open on Putney High Street, despite significant concerns raised by... Wandsworth 10 July 2026
  8. Supermarket alcohol sales hours extended by one hour Supermarket alcohol sales hours have been extended by one hour across all days of the week following a decision by Hackney Council's Licensing Sub Committee E. Hackney 27 June 2026