Tesco Stores Limited
Councils are currently deciding on premises licence applications from Tesco Stores Limited, often addressing resident concerns about alcohol sales and operating hours.
In September 2026, Hounlow Council's Licensing Panel granted a premises licence for a Tesco Express on Whitton Road, permitting alcohol sales but with significantly reduced hours following 26 resident objections. Richmond upon Thames' Licensing Sub-Committee also approved a licence in September 2026 for a Tesco Express on The Quadrant, allowing alcohol sales from 8am to 11pm daily with conditions.
These decisions by councils on applications from Tesco Stores Limited, a major supermarket chain, follow a July 2026 approval by Newham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee for a Tesco store in Stratford. Across these applications, residents have consistently raised concerns about potential increases in public nuisance, crime and disorder, and the protection of children from harm.
Key facts
- A Tesco Express in Hounslow will be permitted to sell alcohol with significantly reduced hours. Source
- Residents lodged 26 objections and a petition with 23 signatures against the Hounslow Tesco Express licence. Source
- Tesco secured a new premises licence for its Stratford store from Newham Council in July 2026. Source
- The Stratford store licence permits alcohol sales and late-night refreshment from 6 am to midnight. Source
- Two residents raised concerns about the Stratford store licence regarding crime and disorder. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. 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.