Councillor Karen Scarborough
Westminster's Licensing Sub-Committee, of which Councillor Karen Scarborough is a member, made decisions on alcohol and late-night refreshment licences in 2025.
In September 2025, a Westminster licensing sub-committee granted Ben Venuti, a café/delicatessen, permission to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises and to extend its opening hours, after police and Environmental Health concerns were addressed. This decision followed an application by Mr I Due Fratelli Ltd for a premises licence variation.
Earlier in July 2025, Westminster's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a proposal from Smash Operations Limited for a McDonald's at 155 Victoria Street to operate 24 hours a day, which drew objections from local police and residents. The committee was also set to consider an application from Benugo Limited for off sales of alcohol at the Benugo Waterside Cafe in Regent's Park.
Councillor Karen Scarborough is a member of the Westminster Licensing Sub-Committee, which reviews applications for premises licences, including those for alcohol sales and extended operating hours. These decisions often involve balancing business proposals with concerns from residents and authorities regarding noise, public order, and amenity.
Key facts
- A Westminster licensing sub-committee granted Ben Venuti permission to sell alcohol in September 2025. Source
- Westminster's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a 24-hour McDonald's proposal in July 2025. Source
- The Licensing Sub-Committee (2) was set to consider an alcohol off-sales licence for Benugo Waterside Cafe in July 2025. Source
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