The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for a proposed alcohol sales event during Notting Hill Carnival. The committee will review the objections raised by the Metropolitan Police and the Noise and Nuisance Team.

Objection to Temporary Event Notice at 30 Cambridge Gardens

The primary item for discussion is an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) submitted by Mr Marlon Bryan for the premises at 30 Cambridge Gardens, London, W10 5UD. Mr Bryan seeks permission to sell alcohol off the premises during Notting Hill Carnival 2026, specifically on Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August, between 12:00 and 19:00 each day. The notice specifies a maximum capacity of 50 people at any one time.

Objections have been lodged by PC Jinelle Caldinez on behalf of the Metropolitan Police and by Mr Philip Richardson for the Noise and Nuisance Team.

The Metropolitan Police's objection centres on the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety. PC Caldinez highlights that Cambridge Gardens experiences significant congestion during Notting Hill Carnival due to its proximity to the parade route and the Lord Gellys Sound System at 43-45 Cambridge Gardens. The police are concerned that the proposed event, by drawing people to queue for alcohol, could exacerbate existing congestion, create bottlenecks, restrict safe movement, and hinder emergency vehicle access. PC Caldinez states:

The MPS are not confident that the premises user has provided sufficient information how they intend to deal with queues in an area that is already highly congested with crowd flow.

Furthermore, the police note 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 police also raise concerns about the potential for increased crime and disorder, citing the well-documented link between alcohol and vulnerability.

The Noise and Nuisance Team's objection, lodged by Mr Philip Richardson, echoes these concerns, focusing on the prevention of public nuisance and public safety. Mr Richardson also points to the proximity of the proposed event to the Lord Gellys Sound System and the resulting heavy congestion. The team believes the TEN is likely to worsen this congestion by encouraging people to linger at the site, negatively impacting crowd flow. Additionally, there is no evidence that a street trading licence has been granted for the sale of alcohol onto the public highway.

The report pack includes the Temporary Event Notice itself, the Event Management Plan, and the objection letters from the police and the Noise and Nuisance Team. It also references extracts from the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy¹ and guidance from the Secretary of State regarding Temporary Event Notices.

The Licensing Sub-Committee, chaired by Councillor Greg Hammond, will consider these objections and decide whether to issue a counter notice, take no action, or impose conditions on the TEN, should the premises have an existing licence. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams.