Issue

Late-night refreshment

7 stories · discussed at 37 council meetings · 22 councils

Councils are currently addressing resident concerns about noise and anti-social behaviour when considering applications for late-night refreshment licences.

Councils are currently addressing resident concerns about noise and anti-social behaviour when considering applications for late-night refreshment, which is the provision of hot food or drink between 11 pm and 5 am. In September 2026, Hackney's Licensing Sub Committee A granted a late-night licence to Corgi UK Café Limited to operate until 5 am daily, despite concerns from residents and authorities.

This follows Kensington and Chelsea residents' strong opposition in August 2026 to Smoke and Pepper's bid to extend hours until 3 am, citing fears of increased noise and litter. Waltham Forest Council's Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee also granted a licence in July 2026, but urged the pub owner to liaise with neighbours on late-night issues. Councils including Lambeth, Tower Hamlets, and Havering have upcoming meetings in late September and early October 2026 to consider various licensing applications.

Key facts

  1. Hackney's Licensing Sub Committee A granted Corgi UK Café Limited a late-night licence until 5 am daily in September 2026. Source
  2. Kensington and Chelsea residents strongly opposed Smoke and Pepper's bid to extend hours until 3 am in August 2026. Source
  3. Waltham Forest Council's Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee granted TBC Sheperds Bush a licence for late-night refreshment until 2 am in July 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  4. Kingston upon Thames Council granted Basera Restaurant a licence for late-night refreshments until 11:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays in June 2026. Source
  5. Newham Council granted Topps Pizzas a late-night licence to serve refreshments until 4 am daily in April 2026. 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.

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  1. New cafe granted late licence despite resident noise fears A new cafe has been granted a late-night licence to operate until 5am daily, despite significant concerns from residents and authorities about potential noise and public nuisance. Hackney 6 September 2026
  2. Smoke and Pepper licence bid sparks resident fury A bid by a takeaway restaurant to extend its opening hours until 3 am has been met with strong opposition from residents and local councillors, who fear it will exacerbate... Kensington and Chelsea 8 August 2026
  3. Pub Owner Urged to Liaise with Neighbours on Late-Night Issues A Walthamstow pub owner has been urged to work more closely with neighbouring businesses and residents to address late-night issues, following a decision by Waltham Forest... Waltham Forest 24 July 2026
  4. New Pub Licence Granted Despite Resident Concerns Waltham Forest Council has granted a new pub licence for TBC Sheperds Bush, located at 395 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, despite significant concerns raised by local residents... Waltham Forest 24 July 2026
  5. Basera Restaurant granted licence for late-night refreshments Basera Restaurant has been granted a licence to serve late-night refreshments and alcohol, following a Kingston upon Thames Council Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on Monday,... Kingston upon Thames 23 June 2026
  6. Newham council grants pizza shop late licence Newham Council has granted a late-night licence to Topps Pizzas, allowing the establishment to serve refreshments until 4:00 AM daily. The decision was made by the Licensing... Newham 11 April 2026
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