disorder
Councils are currently deciding on alcohol and late-night licences, often imposing conditions to address resident concerns about potential public disorder.
Kingston upon Thames's Licensing Sub-Committee granted an alcohol licence to Dr Cloud in October 2026 despite resident concerns about potential disorder and public nuisance. In September 2026, Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a licence to Tesco Express with reduced alcohol sales hours after numerous resident objections.
Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub Committee D imposed new conditions on House of Flavours' licence in July 2026 following complaints about disorder and anti-social behaviour. In November 2025, Tower Hamlets Council heard a petition from Mornington Grove residents about disruption and anti-social behaviour related to commercial kitchens.
Councils consider potential disorder, a state of confusion or lack of public order, when making decisions on licensing applications and reviewing existing premises. No upcoming meetings are currently listed with this topic on their agenda.
Key facts
- Kingston upon Thames's Licensing Sub-Committee granted Dr Cloud an alcohol licence in October 2026 despite resident concerns. Source
- Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted Tesco Express a licence in September 2026 with reduced alcohol sales hours. Source
- Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub Committee D imposed new conditions on House of Flavours' licence in July 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Newham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted Sweets Town a late-night licence in April 2026 despite objections. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council heard a petition in November 2025 from residents concerned about disruption from "ghost kitchens". 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 21 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.