Issue

Public safety

82 stories · discussed at 106 council meetings · 29 councils

Councils are addressing public safety concerns through licensing decisions for late-night venues and tackling e-bike misuse.

In October 2026, Tower Hamlets Council granted a late-night licence to a McDonald's despite resident concerns about public safety. Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a late-night licence for Popeyes on September 29, 2026, with police and residents raising similar issues. Hillingdon Council renewed a supermarket's street trading licence in September 2026, adding conditions to address public safety and obstruction.

Enfield Council is addressing public safety concerns related to e-bike and e-scooter misuse, with police actively seizing vehicles and making arrests in September 2026. The topic of public safety, a key licensing objective, will be considered at upcoming licensing sub-committee meetings in October 2026 at Lewisham, Hackney, Havering, Sutton, and Harrow councils.

In August 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council refused multiple Temporary Event Notices for alcohol sales during Notting Hill Carnival due to public safety concerns. Lambeth Council also refused a licence for Arch 600B in August 2026, citing public safety, crime and disorder, and public nuisance as reasons.

Key facts

  1. Tower Hamlets Council granted a late-night licence to McDonald's despite resident concerns in October 2026. Source
  2. Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a late-night licence for Popeyes on September 29, 2026. Source
  3. Enfield Police teams are actively seizing e-bikes and e-scooters across the borough, leading to arrests and confiscations in September 2026. Source
  4. Hillingdon Council renewed Northwood Hills Supermarket's street trading licence with new conditions on September 2, 2026. Source
  5. Kensington and Chelsea Council refused several Temporary Event Notices for alcohol sales during Notting Hill Carnival in August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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 2 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 10

  1. Police Object to Powis Square Carnival Alcohol Sales Police have objected to a temporary event notice (TEN) for the sale of alcohol at 50 Powis Square during the Notting Hill Carnival, citing concerns over crime, disorder, and... Kensington and Chelsea 20 July 2025
  2. Police Object to Ladbroke Grove Carnival Alcohol Sales The Metropolitan Police have objected to a temporary event notice (TEN) for the sale of alcohol at a premises on Ladbroke Grove during the Notting Hill Carnival[^1]. The... Kensington and Chelsea 20 July 2025
  3. Lambeth Council Grants Quick Stop Extended Alcohol Sales Hours Despite Objections, Subject to Conditions Lambeth Council Faces Objections Over Quick Stop's Alcohol Hour Extension Lambeth 20 July 2025
  4. Burger King's 5 AM License Sparks Concern in Earl's Court Earl's Court residents are worried about the potential impact of extended opening hours after a local Burger King was granted a 5 AM license, with concerns that other... Kensington and Chelsea 20 July 2025
  5. Lambeth Residents Object to Jungle Bar License Over Noise, ASB Fears Residents living near a Brixton bar have voiced strong objections to a new premises licence application, citing concerns over potential noise, anti-social behaviour, and public... Lambeth 20 July 2025
  6. Wandsworth Council Approves Permanent CCTV Monitoring Pilot Wandsworth Council has approved the continuation of its CCTV monitoring pilot project on a permanent basis, leveraging additional staffing resources to enhance active monitoring... Wandsworth 20 July 2025
  7. New Malden Service Station Seeks 24/7 Alcohol Sales A New Malden service station has applied for a license to sell alcohol 24 hours a day, seven days a week, sparking concerns from local residents and councillors. Kingston upon Thames 20 July 2025
  8. Leyton Residents Clash Over Orient Lounge Licence Extension Leyton residents have voiced strong opinions regarding a request to extend the hours of operation for Orient Lounge, a Restaurant Lounge located at 389 High Road. The Waltham... Waltham Forest 17 July 2025