nighttime strategy
Hammersmith and Fulham is updating its licensing policy and street trading regulations to manage increased nighttime activity and address staffing challenges.
Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Committee approved updates to its licensing policy in June 2026, following a review of the Licensing Team's annual report. This report, covering April 2025 to March 2026, noted a six percent increase in applications and notifications processed under the Licensing Act 2003, including a rise in Temporary Event Notices.
The annual report also highlighted staffing challenges within the Licensing Team and a rise in complaints. To manage these issues and develop nighttime activities, the committee also approved updated standard conditions and commodity regulations for street trading in June 2026.
The nighttime strategy is a plan for managing activities and businesses during nighttime hours. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic, with the committee having noted the licensing team's report in June 2026.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham's Licensing Committee approved updates to its licensing policy in June 2026. Source
- The Licensing Team's annual report noted a six percent increase in applications under the Licensing Act 2003 between April 2025 and March 2026. Source
- Temporary Event Notices (TENs) rose to 707 from 639 in the year to March 2026. Source
- The Licensing Team faced initial difficulties in filling positions. Source
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