George Welfare Projects CIC
Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee is considering a premises licence application from George Welfare Projects CIC for Grand Empire, facing police and environmental objections.
In August 2025, Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a premises licence application from George Welfare Projects CIC for Grand Empire, located on the second floor of 777 Old Kent Road. The application faces objections from the Metropolitan Police and the council's environmental protection team, who raised concerns about potential noise and anti-social behaviour.
The objections cite existing issues with a similar venue on the ground floor of the same building. George Welfare Projects CIC, a community interest company, submitted the application for Grand Empire, which is envisioned as a "community hall and space".
Key facts
- Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee met on 14 August 2025 to discuss the application. Source
- The application is for a premises licence for Grand Empire on the second floor of 777 Old Kent Road. Source
- The Metropolitan Police and the council's environmental protection team object to the application. Source
- Objections cite existing issues with a similar venue on the ground floor. Source
- George Welfare Projects CIC is a community interest company. Source
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