The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for premises at 30 Cambridge Gardens, London, W10 5UD. The objection was raised by the Metropolitan Police and the Noise and Nuisance Team, citing concerns related to public safety, crime prevention, and public nuisance.

Objection to Temporary Event Notice at 30 Cambridge Gardens

The meeting was scheduled to consider an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) submitted by Mr Marlon Bryan for the premises at 30 Cambridge Gardens, London, W10 5UD. The TEN proposed the sale of alcohol off the premises on Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August 2026, during the Notting Hill Carnival. The maximum number of people permitted at any one time was to be 50.

The objection was lodged by PC Jinelle Caldinez on behalf of the Metropolitan Police, citing concerns for public safety and the prevention of crime and disorder. The police highlighted that Cambridge Gardens experiences significant congestion during Notting Hill Carnival due to its proximity to the parade route and the Lord Gellys Sound System. They argued that allowing alcohol sales from this location could exacerbate pedestrian traffic, create bottlenecks, hinder emergency vehicle access, and increase the risk of crime and disorder. The police also noted that Mr Bryan had not consulted relevant authorities prior to submitting the TEN and that the submitted Event Management Plan lacked sufficient detail on crowd control, staffing, security, and fire safety.

The Noise and Nuisance Team, represented by Mr Philip Richardson, also objected on the grounds of preventing public nuisance and public safety. Their concerns echoed those of the police regarding the premises' proximity to the Lord Gellys Sound System and the potential for increased congestion. They also raised the point that there was no evidence of a street trading licence being granted for the sale of alcohol onto the public highway.

The report pack indicated that the Licensing Sub-Committee could take several steps, including issuing a counter notice if deemed necessary for the promotion of licensing objectives, taking no action and allowing the notice to have effect, or imposing conditions if the premises already held a licence. The report also referenced extracts from the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy¹, which outlines expectations for TEN applications, particularly during Notting Hill Carnival, including demonstrating how proposed activities would support licensing objectives and not adversely impact emergency services.