London Borough of Ealing's core hours for alcohol sales
Ealing Council last considered alcohol sales hours in August 2025, when police objected to a Southall licence application citing safety concerns.
The most recent reported development concerning Ealing's core hours for alcohol sales occurred in August 2025. At that time, the Ealing Police Licensing Team objected to a premises licence application for Gurjas Food & Wine in Southall, which sought permission to sell alcohol for off-site consumption between 08:00 and 23:00 Monday to Saturday, and 10:00 to 22:30 on Sundays.
The police team's representation cited concerns about crime and safety, highlighting the high concentration of off-licence premises in the Southall Green area. No further updates on this specific application or broader discussions regarding core hours have been reported since August 2025, and there are no upcoming meetings scheduled on this topic.
Key facts
- The Ealing Police Licensing Team objected to a premises licence application for Gurjas Food & Wine in August 2025. Source
- The application sought permission to sell alcohol for off-site consumption from 08:00 to 23:00 Monday to Saturday. Source
- The police objection cited concerns about crime and safety due to a high concentration of off-licences in Southall Green. Source
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