The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider an objection to a Temporary Event Notice for a sound system at Mark Ross Sound System, located on Ledbury Road/Lonsdale Road, W11. The meeting's agenda focused solely on this single item.

Objection to Temporary Event Notice for Mark Ross Sound System

The primary item scheduled for discussion was an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) submitted by Mr. Mark Ross Thomas for a sound system event at Ledbury Road/Lonsdale Road, W11. The objection was raised by PC Mark Perry on behalf of the Metropolitan Police, citing concerns related to the prevention of crime and disorder, and public safety.

The report pack indicated that the TEN proposed the sale of alcohol and the provision of regulated entertainment on Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August 2026, with a maximum capacity of 499 people. PC Perry's objection highlighted that the current risk assessment did not adequately demonstrate how overcrowding or surges in people would be managed. The proposed measures of stopping music or using calming techniques were deemed insufficient. The objection also noted a lack of detail regarding the number and positioning of SIA/stewards and how they would handle disorder. The Metropolitan Police requested the incorporation of the HALO crime and incident reporting system into the risk assessment and event management plan to address concerns about crowd density and steward deployment.

The report pack also included details of Mr. Thomas's submitted Temporary Event Notice, which outlined his proposed licensable activities and hours. Correspondence from Mr. Thomas indicated a dispute regarding the placement of his stalls, with concerns raised about visibility and potential blind spots created by new stalls near a T-junction. He also questioned the safety of having stalls close to speaker stacks and the impact of relocation on crowd management.

The Sub-Committee was to consider the objection notice and decide on one of three steps:

• Issue a counter notice if deemed necessary for the promotion of licensing objectives.
• Take no action and allow the notice to have effect.
• Impose one or more conditions, if the premises already held a premises licence or club premises certificate, provided these conditions were not inconsistent with the TEN.

The report pack also referenced extracts from the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy, which outlines the promotion of the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. Specific guidance for the Notting Hill Carnival was also included, emphasizing the need for detailed plans regarding crowd control, stewarding, security, first aid, and fire safety. The report noted that the event was scheduled to take place during the Notting Hill Carnival 2026.