antisocial behaviour
Councils are addressing antisocial behaviour concerns arising from licensing applications and school operating hours.
Councils are currently addressing concerns about antisocial behaviour linked to licensing applications. In September 2026, Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a late-night licence for Popeyes, with residents and police fearing increased crime and public nuisance. Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub Committee D imposed new conditions on House of Flavours in July 2026, including a ban on re-entry for cannabis smokers, following resident complaints. Richmond upon Thames granted a vape shop an alcohol licence in July 2026 despite resident concerns about potential anti-social behaviour.
Separately, Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee unanimously refused a school hours change for Canary Wharf College Glenworth in October 2026, citing concerns over potential antisocial behaviour and community safety. Lambeth Cabinet reviewed community safety performance in July 2026, noting that only one indicator met its target. Hillingdon Council's Cabinet endorsed a new Community Safety Strategy in February 2026, which aims to create safer neighbourhoods and tackle anti-social behaviour.
Looking ahead, Ealing Council is scheduled to meet on 13 October 2026, and Hackney's Skills, Place and Economy Scrutiny Commission on 14 October 2026, where this topic is on the agenda. In November 2025, Brent Council confirmed police operations and community initiatives were addressing anti-social behaviour on Harlesden High Street, while Harrow Council received a petition from businesses regarding escalating anti-social behaviour on Eastcote Lane.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee refused a school hours change for Canary Wharf College Glenworth in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a late-night licence for Popeyes in September 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub Committee D imposed new conditions on House of Flavours in July 2026. Source
- Richmond upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee approved an alcohol licence for Vape'z N Go in July 2026. Source
- Lambeth Cabinet reviewed community safety performance in July 2026, with only one indicator meeting its target. Source
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 9 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.