Risk Assessment
Councils are currently assessing public safety risks for temporary events, particularly for Notting Hill Carnival, often refusing applications.
Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee recently reviewed a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for alcohol sales at 152 Ladbroke Grove in August 2026, due to objections from the Metropolitan Police and the Council's Environmental Health Team, deeming the application insufficient. In August 2026, the same committee refused a TEN for a pineapple stall to sell alcohol during Notting Hill Carnival, following objections from the Metropolitan Police and Noise and Nuisance Team.
Earlier, in July 2026, Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee refused a TEN for a Notting Hill Carnival sound system at 305 Westbourne Grove, citing significant concerns over public safety and crime prevention. Tower Hamlets Council's Licensing Sub Committee also made decisions on Temporary Event Notices in August 2026, allowing one event to proceed while issuing a counter-notice for another.
These decisions involve councils identifying potential hazards and evaluating the likelihood and severity of harm associated with proposed events, a process known as risk assessment. This includes considering objections from authorities like the Metropolitan Police and Environmental Health teams.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee reviewed a TEN for 152 Ladbroke Grove in August 2026 due to police and environmental health objections. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council refused a TEN for a pineapple stall to sell alcohol during Notting Hill Carnival in August 2026. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council refused a TEN for a Notting Hill Carnival sound system at 305 Westbourne Grove in July 2026. Source
- The Notting Hill Carnival events discussed were scheduled for August 30 and 31, 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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.