The Licensing Sub-Committee considered an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) submitted by Mrs. Jackie Johnson for Jay Dees Catering Limited at 28 Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QP. The committee decided to issue a counter notice, refusing the TEN.

Temporary Event Notice for Jay Dees Catering Limited Refused

The Licensing Sub-Committee refused a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) submitted by Mrs. Jackie Johnson for Jay Dees Catering Limited, located at 28 Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QP. The notice sought permission to sell alcohol on and off the premises on Sunday, 30 August, and Monday, 31 August 2026, between 12:00 and 19:00 each day, with a maximum capacity of 100 people.

The Metropolitan Police, represented by PC Mark Perry, objected to the TEN on the grounds of preventing crime and disorder and ensuring public safety. PC Perry highlighted the premises' proximity to three sound systems in a heavily congested area during Notting Hill Carnival, raising concerns about overcrowding, potential for crime such as pickpocketing and sexual assaults, and the exacerbating effect of alcohol. The police argued that the applicant had not adequately explained how queues would be managed or how crime and disorder would be mitigated. They also noted that the sale of alcohol onto the public highway would require a street trading licence, which the council's policy is not to grant for alcohol sales during Notting Hill Carnival.

During the hearing, Mrs. Johnson and her representative, Ms. Simone Foster, stated that the event would use the shop's forecourt, which is separate from the public pathway. They emphasised that their primary business is food, and alcohol sales would be limited to rum punch and canned beer. They also mentioned having trained staff for monitoring and de-escalation.

However, the committee raised concerns about the adequacy of security, with Mrs. Johnson confirming that the proposed security staff were not SIA licensed. Furthermore, questions were raised about how queue management and disorder would be handled, with the applicant's response indicating reliance on the proximity of the police. The committee also noted that the applicant's risk assessment and event management plan did not appear to fully address these issues.

The Licensing Sub-Committee, chaired by Councillor Greg Hammond, with Councillor Heena Bellara and Councillor Walaa Idris as members, considered the objection notice and the representations made. They concluded that issuing a counter notice was necessary for the promotion of the licensing objectives, particularly the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety, given the location and the potential for overcrowding and associated risks during the Notting Hill Carnival. The decision to refuse the TEN was communicated by the Chair.

The full details of the Temporary Event Notice and the police objection can be found in the Public reports pack. The agenda for the meeting is available here.