Log in
Issue

licensing objectives

36 stories · discussed at 151 council meetings · 31 councils

Councils are currently balancing applications for extended operating hours with concerns about public nuisance and crime and disorder.

Councils are making decisions on premises licences, considering licensing objectives like preventing public nuisance and crime and disorder. In October 2026, Haringey Council revoked Cleopatra Restaurant's licence due to repeated breaches, while Waltham Forest approved a late-night extension for Tops Pizza despite resident objections. Lewisham Council granted a licence for The Railway Tavern but refused to appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor, meaning it cannot trade until one is appointed.

Many applications for extended hours, such as Morley's Brick Lane bid in Tower Hamlets in October 2026, face opposition from residents and environmental protection teams over noise and nuisance. Councils also continue to revoke licences for serious breaches, as Hounslow Council did for Kinsley Super Store in September 2026 due to illicit goods, or impose conditions, as Lewisham Council did for House of Flavours in July 2026.

Concerns about public safety and crime and disorder also lead to refusals, particularly for Temporary Event Notices during busy periods like Notting Hill Carnival, as seen in Kensington and Chelsea in August 2026. Several licensing sub-committee meetings are scheduled in October 2026, including in Bromley, Richmond upon Thames, Ealing, and Brent, where this topic will be on the agenda.

Key facts

  1. Haringey Council's Licensing Sub Committee revoked the premises licence for Cleopatra Restaurant and Lounge in October 2026. Source
  2. Waltham Forest's Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee approved a late-night refreshment extension for Tops Pizza in October 2026. Source
  3. Lewisham Council granted a premises licence for The Railway Tavern in October 2026 but refused to appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor. Source
  4. Morley's fast-food outlet in Tower Hamlets sought to extend its late-night refreshment hours until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. Source
  5. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel restricted alcohol sales for Tesco Express on Whitton Road to 09:00-22:00 Monday-Saturday and 10:00-22:00 on Sundays in September 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 15 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. Carnival Alcohol Sales: Ladbroke Grove TEN Refused A bid to sell alcohol from a residential forecourt during Notting Hill Carnival has been refused by Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee, citing concerns... Kensington and Chelsea 27 August 2026
  2. Maramia Cafe Alcohol Bid Rejected During Carnival A bid by Maramia Cafe to sell alcohol during the Notting Hill Carnival has been rejected by Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee. The decision was made on... Kensington and Chelsea 27 August 2026
  3. Island Roots Studio event denied due to nuisance risk A proposed Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for Island Roots Collective Studio in Tower Hamlets has been refused by the council's Licensing Sub Committee due to concerns over public... Tower Hamlets 14 August 2026
  4. Black Eel Pub Granted Extended Hours Despite Resident Objections The Black Eel pub in Hackney has secured an extension to its late-night refreshment and alcohol sales hours, despite objections from a local resident. The venue, located at 41... Hackney 12 August 2026
  5. Stoke Newington bar faces scrutiny over late-night licence bid A Stoke Newington bar is facing renewed scrutiny over its bid to extend its late-night licence, with residents and the Metropolitan Police raising significant concerns about... Hackney 1 August 2026
  6. No. Fifty Cheyne licence review: Residents cite noise and nuisance Residents have lodged complaints about noise and nuisance emanating from the restaurant No. Fifty Cheyne, leading to a review of its premises licence. The Kensington and Chelsea... Kensington and Chelsea 31 July 2026
  7. Carnival alcohol TEN refused over safety fears A bid to sell alcohol from a Portobello Road cafe during Notting Hill Carnival has been refused by Kensington and Chelsea Council due to safety concerns. The Licensing... Kensington and Chelsea 29 July 2026
  8. Southall late-night refreshment bid refused Ealing Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has refused a bid for a late-night refreshment licence for Hot Birdies Southall, located at 150 The Broadway. The application sought... Ealing 28 July 2026