the prevention of crime and disorder
Councils are currently reviewing or revoking premises licences for failing to uphold the prevention of crime and disorder licensing objective.
Greenwich's Licensing Review Sub-Committee revoked Café Raj's licence in June 2026 following the discovery of an illegal worker, a breach of the prevention of crime and disorder objective. Separately, Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee issued a counter notice in July 2026 for a Temporary Event Notice at 30 Cambridge Gardens, preventing alcohol sales.
In November 2025, Lambeth Police sought the revocation of Aquarium Tapas Bar's licence, alleging failures to uphold licensing objectives such as the prevention of crime and disorder. The Lambeth Licensing Sub-Committee convened to review the premises licence.
The prevention of crime and disorder is a licensing objective that councils consider when reviewing premises licences, aimed at ensuring public safety and minimising criminal activity. No further meetings are currently scheduled on this topic.
Key facts
- Greenwich Licensing Review Sub-Committee revoked Café Raj's premises licence in June 2026. Source
- The decision to revoke Café Raj's licence followed the discovery of an illegal worker in June 2025. Source
- Lambeth Police sought revocation of Aquarium Tapas Bar's licence in November 2025. Source
- Lambeth Police alleged Aquarium Tapas Bar failed to uphold the prevention of crime and disorder objective. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.