The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee of Waltham Forest Council met to consider a temporary event notice (TEN) application and to determine whether to exclude the press and public from the meeting. Councillor Sally Littlejohn was scheduled to chair the meeting.

Temporary Event Notice: Walthamstow Trades Hall & Institute

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider a temporary event notice application from Miss Catrin Roberts for the Walthamstow Trades Hall & Institute, 17 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E17 4SB. The notice sought permission for the retail sale of alcohol from the premises on 30-31 December 2025, between the hours of 11:00 and 01:00. The applicant indicated that the maximum number of attendees at any one time would be 230.

According to the report pack, the Air Quality and Environmental Protection Service lodged an objection notice on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance. A representation from Christina Zervou, Air Quality & Environmental Protection Service Manager, stated that the service had received a large number of complaints from local residents regarding music and noise following an event on 22 November 2025.

I would therefore like to inform you that my Service opposes to the proposed events, unless you provide demonstrable evidence of significant changes in your noise mitigation action plan.

The Non Cabinet Report - Walthamstow Trades Hall included in the report pack noted that the premises already benefits from a premises licence to provide live music, recorded music, and the supply of alcohol. The times the licence authorises the carrying out of licensable activities are detailed in Appendix C.

The sub-committee was asked to consider the application and decide whether to grant or refuse the temporary event notice. In reaching a decision, the licensing authority must consider the objection notice and have regard for the promotion of the four licensing objectives¹.

Exclusion of Press and Public

The committee may have resolved to exclude the press and public from the remainder of the meeting. This would have been in accordance with Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act as amended, on the grounds that representations made at the hearing may involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1 or 7 of Schedule 12A to the Act. This may include information relating to any individual, or information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime.