The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for premises at 95-99 Ladbroke Grove, London, W11 1PG. This notice relates to the sale of alcohol during Notting Hill Carnival 2026.

Objection to Temporary Event Notice at 95-99 Ladbroke Grove

The primary focus of the meeting is to consider an objection lodged by the Metropolitan Police and the Noise and Nuisance Team against a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) submitted by Mr Bobby Turgott. The TEN seeks permission to sell alcohol, both for consumption on and off the premises, from the front garden area of 95-99 Ladbroke Grove, London, W11 1PG¹, during Notting Hill Carnival 2026, specifically on Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August. The proposed event would have a maximum capacity of 30 people and operate between 12:00 and 19:00 on both days.

The objection from PC Mark Perry of the Metropolitan Police is based on concerns for public safety and the prevention of crime and disorder. PC Perry highlights that the proposed sale of alcohol would occur in a heavily congested area during the carnival. He states, If granted, this will be the only premises in the area supplying alcohol which raises concerns that there will be crowds blocking the pavement which will increase the pinch points, resulting in overcrowding and crushing as people try to get past or queue to buy alcohol. ² Photographs from Notting Hill Carnival 2025, including an image of a crushing incident in Ladbroke Grove, have been submitted as evidence. The police also note that Mr Turgott's Risk Assessment (RA) and Event Management Plan (EMP) do not sufficiently detail how queues will be managed, pavements kept clear, or how drunken customers and disorder will be handled.

Similarly, Mr Philip Richardson of the Noise and Nuisance Team has objected on the grounds of public safety and the prevention of public nuisance. His objection states, The location is situated directly adjacent to the parade route on Ladbroke Grove. This is an area known for heavy congestion. Mr Richardson is concerned that allowing the Temporary Event Notice is likely to exacerbate the congestion by drawing and holding people at the site, which could negatively affect crowd flow. ³ Furthermore, Mr Richardson notes that there is no evidence that Mr Turgott has been granted a street trading licence to permit the sale of alcohol onto the public highway.

The report pack includes the Temporary Event Notice application from Mr Turgott, his Event Management Plan, and the objection notices from the Metropolitan Police and the Noise and Nuisance Team. It also contains extracts from the Secretary of State's Guidance and the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy, which outline the procedures and considerations for determining TENs. The Licensing Sub-Committee will need to consider these objections and decide whether to issue a counter notice, take no action, or impose conditions if the premises already holds a licence.