staffing challenges
Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Team is addressing staffing challenges amid increased applications.
Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Committee reviewed staffing challenges within its Licensing Team in June 2026. The team faced initial difficulties in filling positions, as detailed in its annual report covering April 2025 to March 2026.
The report also noted a six percent increase in applications processed under the Licensing Act 2003, including a rise in Temporary Event Notices. Alongside addressing staffing, the committee approved updates to the licensing policy.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Committee reviewed staffing challenges in June 2026. Source
- The Licensing Team's annual report covered April 2025 to March 2026. Source
- Applications processed under the Licensing Act 2003 increased by six percent. Source
- 707 Temporary Event Notices were received, compared to 639 the previous year. Source
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