Issue

anti-social behaviour

62 stories · discussed at 62 council meetings · 31 councils

Councils are currently addressing anti-social behaviour through licensing decisions for late-night venues and by adopting new community safety strategies.

Southwark Council's Planning Committee refused extended opening hours for a McDonald's in Walworth Road in October 2026, citing highway obstruction and safety concerns. In September 2026, Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted Tesco Express reduced alcohol sales hours following resident objections, while Hammersmith and Fulham approved a licence for Dr Dessert despite noise concerns.

Barking and Dagenham Council adopted its Community Safety Partnership Strategy for 2026-2030 in September 2026, identifying anti-social behaviour as a priority. Kensington and Chelsea councillors raised concerns about potential anti-social behaviour around a proposed bicycle parking area when approving facade plans in September 2026.

Brent Council announced a strategy in July 2026 to revitalise high streets by tackling anti-social behaviour, drug use, and street drinking. Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Anti-Social Behaviour Unit is also enhancing its strategy to combat cuckooing, a form of exploitation, as reported in July 2026. Anti-social behaviour is conduct causing or likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress.

Key facts

  1. Southwark Council's Planning Committee refused McDonald's application to extend opening hours for a Walworth Road restaurant in October 2026. Source
  2. Barking and Dagenham Council adopted its new Community Safety Partnership Strategy for 2026-2030 in September 2026. Source
  3. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a premises licence for Tesco Express on Whitton Road with reduced alcohol sales hours in September 2026. Source
  4. Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee approved a licence for Dr Dessert in September 2026, permitting late-night refreshment outdoors until 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays. Source
  5. Havering Licensing Sub-Committee removed the Designated Premises Supervisor for Berwick Manor Hotel in August 2026 due to persistent noise complaints. 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 8 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. Smoke and Pepper licence bid sparks resident fury A bid by a takeaway restaurant to extend its opening hours until 3 am has been met with strong opposition from residents and local councillors, who fear it will exacerbate... Kensington and Chelsea 8 August 2026
  2. Late-night refreshment bid divides Earl's Court A bid to extend the opening hours of a popular Earl's Court eatery until 3 am has sparked division among residents and local councillors, with concerns raised about potential... Kensington and Chelsea 8 August 2026
  3. Brewery licence granted despite noise fears A brewery has been granted a licence to sell alcohol despite significant concerns raised by local residents about potential noise disturbances. Br3wery, located at 97 Moyser... Wandsworth 8 August 2026
  4. Brent Council to Revitalise High Streets by Promoting 'Aspirational' Businesses and Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour Brent's high streets are set to undergo a transformation, with a new strategy aiming to foster more aspirational businesses and move away from non-aspirational ones. The... Brent 31 July 2026
  5. McDonald's Extended Hours Approved in Sidcup Bexley Council's Planning Committee has approved a temporary 12-month extension to the opening hours of a McDonald's restaurant in Sidcup, allowing for dine-in and takeaway... Bexley 29 July 2026
  6. Sainsbury's wins 24-hour alcohol licence bid Sainsbury's has been granted a licence to sell alcohol 24 hours a day at its New Festival Quarter store in Tower Hamlets. The decision was made by the council's Licensing Sub... Tower Hamlets 28 July 2026
  7. Late-Night Bar Licence Extended Despite Anti-Social Behaviour Fears A Wandsworth pub has been granted an extended licence until 2:30 am on Fridays and Saturdays, despite concerns from residents about anti-social behaviour and noise. The decision... Wandsworth 25 July 2026
  8. Kensington and Chelsea Council Calls for Increased Police Presence and Reopened Station Counters Residents are demanding a greater police presence on the streets and the reopening of police station front counters as concerns about crime rates persist. A motion brought... Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2026