Issue

disorder

12 stories · discussed at 4 council meetings · 11 councils

Councils are addressing resident concerns about public disorder and nuisance from licensed premises and commercial activities.

Councils are currently making decisions on premises licences in response to concerns about public disorder. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a licence for Tesco Express in September 2026 with reduced alcohol sales hours after resident objections. In July 2026, Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub Committee D imposed new conditions on the House of Flavours licence following complaints of noise and anti-social behaviour. Newham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee also granted a late-night licence for Sweets Town in April 2026 despite resident objections.

Beyond licensed premises, councils are addressing disruption from other commercial activities. In November 2025, Tower Hamlets Council received a petition from Mornington Grove residents about increased traffic, anti-social behaviour, and property damage linked to "ghost kitchens". Barnet Council's Planning Committee rejected a commercial swimming pool application in November 2025 due to noise and disruption concerns. Police also sought a review of the Aquarium Tapas Bar licence in Lambeth in October 2025 over crime and disorder concerns.

Key facts

  1. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted Tesco Express a licence with reduced alcohol sales hours in September 2026. Source
  2. Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub Committee D imposed additional conditions on House of Flavours' licence in July 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  3. Newham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted Sweets Town a late-night licence until 4:00 AM in April 2026. Source
  4. Tower Hamlets Council received a petition in November 2025 from residents concerned about "ghost kitchens". Source
  5. Barnet Council's Planning Committee rejected a commercial swimming pool application in November 2025. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. Police and Council Object to Late-Night License Bid for The Grand Lounge on Old Kent Road Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee is considering an application for a premises licence for The Grand Lounge on the Old Kent Road, following objections from the... Southwark 18 August 2025
  2. Beckton Residents Object to 6 AM Alcohol Sales at New Store Residents in Beckton have voiced their objections to a new store's application for a premises licence, specifically targeting the proposed 6 AM start time for alcohol sales. Newham 17 August 2025
  3. Richmond Residents Oppose Late-Night Alcohol Sales at New Store Richmond residents are voicing strong opposition to a new convenience store's application for a premises licence that would allow the sale of alcohol until late at night. The... Richmond upon Thames 8 August 2025
  4. Acton Park Venue Faces Resident Objections Over Licence Bid Residents have voiced concerns over a new premises licence application for Kenya In The Park, planned for Acton Park, The Vale. The Ealing Council Licensing Sub-Committee is... Ealing 29 July 2025