Notting Hill Carnival
Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee recently rejected multiple temporary alcohol sale bids for the Notting Hill Carnival over safety concerns.
In August 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee rejected several Temporary Event Notices (TENs) for alcohol sales during the Notting Hill Carnival. The council refused bids from Maramia Cafe, a stall on Ladbroke Grove, a pineapple stall, and a residential forecourt, citing concerns about public safety and preventing crime and disorder, following objections from the Metropolitan Police and the Noise and Nuisance Team. Other applications were reviewed.
Earlier in July 2026, the Licensing Sub-Committee adjourned two hearings for a music event called Love TKO, which sought permission for regulated entertainment and alcohol sales during the carnival. The adjournments were due to issues with submitted documentation for the event, proposed for an amenity area adjacent to Hazlewood Tower in Golborne Gardens.
The council's Statement of Licensing Policy recommends that Temporary Event Notices for the Notting Hill Carnival are submitted at least 12 weeks in advance. It also advises applicants to demonstrate how their proposed activities would support licensing objectives and not adversely impact the event.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee rejected Maramia Cafe's bid to sell alcohol during the Notting Hill Carnival in August 2026. Source
- A bid to sell alcohol from a stall on Ladbroke Grove during the Notting Hill Carnival was refused by Kensington and Chelsea Council in August 2026. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council refused a temporary event notice for a pineapple stall to sell alcohol during the Notting Hill Carnival on August 18, 2026. Source
- A bid to sell alcohol from a residential forecourt at 12 Cambridge Gardens was refused by Kensington and Chelsea Council in August 2026. Source
- A Temporary Event Notice for the Love TKO music event was adjourned in July 2026 due to documentation issues. Source 1 Source 2
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