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Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Committee

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Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Committee is addressing staffing challenges and rising complaints while updating its licensing policy.

In June 2026, Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Committee approved updates to its licensing policy after reviewing the Licensing Team's annual report. The report highlighted staffing challenges within the team and a rise in complaints, alongside a six percent increase in applications and notifications processed under the Licensing Act 2003 between April 2025 and March 2026.

The committee also noted a significant increase in Temporary Event Notices (TENs) submitted, with 707 received compared to 639 the previous year. Increases were also observed in new personal licence applications, premises licence/certificate minor variation applications, and transfers of premises licences, as detailed in the report.

Key facts

  1. Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Committee approved updates to its licensing policy in June 2026. Source
  2. The Licensing Team's annual report for April 2025 to March 2026 detailed a six percent increase in applications and notifications. Source
  3. 707 Temporary Event Notices (TENs) were received between April 2025 and March 2026. Source
  4. The Licensing Team faced initial difficulties in filling staffing positions. Source
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