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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 4

  1. Dagenham shop's alcohol licence varied after compliance issues A Dagenham shop has had its alcohol licence varied with additional conditions imposed following concerns raised by the Metropolitan Police, the Council's Licensing Department,... Barking and Dagenham 4 July 2026
  2. Jay Food and Wine faces new licence conditions Jay Food and Wine has been subjected to new licence conditions following a Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on Thursday, 2 July 2026. The committee refused the requested... Barking and Dagenham 4 July 2026
  3. New off-licence approved for Fife Road despite resident concerns A new off-licence has been approved for 25A Fife Road, Kingston upon Thames, despite significant objections from local residents concerned about crime, disorder, and public... Kingston upon Thames 23 June 2026
  4. Holland Park restaurant wins licence variation despite resident fears A Holland Park restaurant has been granted a variation to its licence, allowing for the sale of alcohol on the premises and extended operating hours, following extensive... Kensington and Chelsea 20 June 2026
  5. Licensing Sub-Committees to Operate Without Political Balance Hackney Council's Licensing Committee has agreed to establish five sub-committees that will operate without the requirement for political balance, a departure from the main... Hackney 7 June 2026
  6. Hackney Council Establishes Five Licensing Sub-Committees Hackney Council has established five new Licensing Sub-Committees to handle a range of licensing and gambling applications for the upcoming municipal year. Hackney 7 June 2026
  7. Drink Cellar licence transfer and DPS variation refused Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has refused a bid to transfer the premises licence and vary the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) for The Drink Cellar in Romford.... Havering 9 April 2026
  8. Havering Council revokes licence for The Drink Cellar Havering Council has revoked the premises licence for The Drink Cellar, located at 59 Chippenham Road, Romford. The decision, made by the Licensing Sub-Committee on Tuesday,... Havering 9 April 2026