B&M
Ealing Council is considering an application from B&M for an alcohol licence at its new Acton store, facing objections over potential anti-social behaviour.
In November 2026, Ealing Council's Licensing Sub-Committee heard an application from B&M for a premises licence to sell alcohol at its new store in The Oaks Shopping Centre, Acton. The retailer applied to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption daily from 7am to 11pm. A resident living above the shopping centre formally objected, citing fears that late alcohol sales could worsen existing anti-social behaviour and suspected drug-related activity in the area.
The B&M store opened in Acton in late October 2026, two weeks before the licensing hearing. The resident stated she welcomed the store itself but expressed concern that selling alcohol until 11pm could exacerbate local issues. The Licensing Sub-Committee is considering the application and the objections raised.
Key facts
- In November 2026, Ealing Council's Licensing Sub-Committee heard B&M's application for an alcohol licence in Acton. Source
- B&M applied to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption from 7am to 11pm daily at its Acton store. Source
- A resident formally objected to B&M's alcohol licence bid, citing fears of increased anti-social behaviour. Source
- The B&M store in The Oaks Shopping Centre, Acton, opened in late October 2026. Source
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