rise in complaints
Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Committee is addressing a rise in complaints alongside staffing challenges and policy updates.
Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Committee reviewed its Licensing Team's annual report in June 2026, which detailed a rise in complaints. The report, covering April 2025 to March 2026, also noted a six percent increase in applications and notifications processed under the Licensing Act 2003, including a rise in Temporary Event Notices.
The report to Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Committee also highlighted that the Licensing Team faced initial difficulties in filling staffing positions. Alongside addressing the increase in complaints, the committee approved updates to the licensing policy in June 2026.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Committee reviewed its Licensing Team's annual report in June 2026. Source
- The Licensing Team's annual report for April 2025 to March 2026 detailed a rise in complaints. Source
- The report noted a six percent increase in applications and notifications processed under the Licensing Act 2003. Source
- Temporary Event Notices submitted increased to 707 from 639 in the previous year. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Committee approved updates to the licensing policy in June 2026. Source
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