The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council met to consider a notice to hold a temporary licensable event at 198 Westbourne Park Road, London, W11 1EP. The licensing authority had received an objection notice from the Metropolitan Police, and the sub-committee was scheduled to consider the objection. The sub-committee was to decide whether to issue a counter notice, take no action, or impose conditions.

Temporary Event Notice: 198 Westbourne Park Road

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider a report regarding a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) application submitted by Mr Roy Gee Anthony Thomas Eccleston for the premises at 198 Westbourne Park Road, London, W11 1EP.

Mr Roy Gee Anthony Thomas Eccleston applied for permission to use the front garden area of the premises for the sale of alcohol during the Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August 2025. The hours of licensable activities requested were 12:00 to 19:00 on both days, with a maximum of 499 people in attendance at any one time.

PC Jinelle Caldinez objected to the TEN on behalf of the Metropolitan Police, citing concerns regarding the prevention of crime and disorder, and public safety.

PC Caldinez has raised concerns that the location of the proposed activities is in a highly congested area within the carnival footprint and this may lead to an increase in crime and disorder as well as having the effect of drawing additional persons to an already congested area.

PC Jinelle Caldinez also noted the lack of a specific plan, making it difficult for the police to determine where the licensable activities would occur.

The report pack included extracts from the council's Statement of Licensing Policy, which addresses Temporary Event Notices and significant events such as the Notting Hill Carnival¹. The policy states that the council prefers at least 28 days' notice for planned events, and recommends 12 weeks' notice for events within the Notting Hill Carnival footprint. The policy also notes that the police and the Council's Noise and Nuisance team are the only bodies who may make representations to a Temporary Event Notice.