The Licensing Sub-Committee of Redbridge Council met on Monday 20 July 2026 to consider applications for Temporary Event Notices (TENs) for Ali Curry House. The committee was scheduled to discuss the procedure for licensing hearings and the specific applications for Ali Curry House, which had received objections from the Metropolitan Police.

Application for Temporary Event Notices at Ali Curry House

The main focus of the meeting was the consideration of three Temporary Event Notices (TENs) submitted for Ali Curry House, located at 303 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NR. These notices, submitted by Mr Khurram Shahzad, proposed extending the licensable hours for late-night refreshment to run from 00:01 to 05:00 on three separate weekends: 24th-27th July 2026, 31st July-3rd August 2026, and 7th-10th August 2026.

The report pack indicated that the Metropolitan Police had lodged objections to all three TENs. The police's concerns centred on the potential for undermining the licensing objectives of the prevention of public nuisance and the prevention of crime and disorder. Specifically, the police highlighted that the requested hours represented a significant extension beyond the premises' existing licence hours, which currently permit trading until 02:00 on weekdays and 03:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. The police also noted that Ali Curry House is situated within the Council's Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ), an area designated due to a concentration of licensed premises and associated problems. The police argued that granting these extended hours could exacerbate existing issues related to noise, anti-social behaviour, and crime, particularly during the early morning hours when residents might expect peace.

The report pack outlined the procedure for licensing hearings, which would involve the presentation of the case by the applicant, followed by questioning from responsible authorities and the committee members. The committee was to consider the TENs, the objections received, and then determine whether to allow the events, allow them with existing licence conditions imposed, or issue a counter notice.

The report pack also included the current Premises Licence for Ali Curry House, which details its authorised licensable activities and operating hours. The premises is licensed for late-night refreshment, with its current operating hours being:

• Monday to Thursday: 23:00 to 02:00 the following day
• Friday to Saturday: 23:00 to 03:00 the following day
• Sunday: 23:00 to 01:00 the following day

The report pack also referenced the council's Statement of Licensing Policy, which guides the authority's approach to licensing matters, including Temporary Event Notices.

The committee was reminded of the Council's Constitution regarding the recording and broadcasting of meetings, noting that the public and press are permitted to use any recordings, photographing, or filming of proceedings.