Issue

crime and disorder

51 stories · discussed at 80 council meetings · 27 councils

Councils are currently addressing concerns about crime and disorder in licensing decisions for new venues and through new enforcement initiatives.

Wandsworth Council's Enforcement Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee approved the launch of an Integrated Enforcement Team in October 2026, which will include 25 new Metropolitan Police officers to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. This initiative aims for a more coordinated and visible approach across the borough.

Councils are also frequently considering premises licence applications where crime and disorder are key concerns. In October 2026, Islington Council's Licensing Sub Committee A considered a new gambling premises licence. In September 2026, Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a late-night licence for Popeyes, with residents and police raising concerns. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel permitted a Tesco Express to sell alcohol with reduced hours in September 2026 after resident objections.

Upcoming meetings include Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee on 7 October 2026, which will consider a premises licence application for Black Loom. Brent Council's Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee meets on 12 October 2026, and Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee meets on 15 October 2026. Crime and disorder refers to illegal activities and behaviour that disrupts public order, often a focus in licensing decisions.

Key facts

  1. Wandsworth Council's Enforcement Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee approved an Integrated Enforcement Team with 25 new Metropolitan Police officers in October 2026. Source
  2. Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee met on 29 September 2026 to consider a late-night licence for Popeyes, with residents and police raising concerns. Source
  3. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel permitted a Tesco Express to sell alcohol with reduced hours in September 2026 following resident objections. Source
  4. Hackney Council's Licensing Sub-Committee E granted a late-night licence for Golden Food in September 2026 despite resident concerns. Source
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 7 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. Council Refuses Alcohol Sales for Pineapple Stall at Carnival Kensington and Chelsea Council has refused a temporary event notice for a pineapple stall to sell alcohol during the Notting Hill Carnival. The decision was made by the... Kensington and Chelsea 23 August 2026
  2. KFC Chessington licence decision deferred amid resident concerns A decision on a licence application for a KFC restaurant in Chessington has been deferred by Kingston Council's Licensing Sub-Committee due to significant concerns raised by... Kingston upon Thames 14 August 2026
  3. Island Roots Studio event denied due to nuisance risk A proposed Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for Island Roots Collective Studio in Tower Hamlets has been refused by the council's Licensing Sub Committee due to concerns over public... Tower Hamlets 14 August 2026
  4. 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
  5. Arch 600B Ferndale Road licence refused Lambeth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has refused a licence for Arch 600B to 600D, Ferndale Road, SW9, citing concerns over public nuisance, crime and disorder, public... Lambeth 8 August 2026
  6. Stoke Newington bar faces scrutiny over late-night licence bid A Stoke Newington bar is facing renewed scrutiny over its bid to extend its late-night licence, with residents and the Metropolitan Police raising significant concerns about... Hackney 1 August 2026
  7. New Pub Licence Granted Despite Resident Concerns Waltham Forest Council has granted a new pub licence for TBC Sheperds Bush, located at 395 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, despite significant concerns raised by local residents... Waltham Forest 24 July 2026
  8. Chicken shop granted limited late-night licence after resident objections A Hammersmith and Fulham council sub-committee has granted a limited late-night licence to Selekt Chicken, located at 349 North End Road, London, SW6 1NN, after hearing... Hammersmith and Fulham 24 July 2026