The Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an objection to a temporary event notice (TEN) for 95-99 Ladbroke Grove during the Notting Hill Carnival. The licensing authority received objections from the Metropolitan Police and the Noise and Nuisance Team. The sub-committee was scheduled to decide whether to issue a counter notice, take no action, or impose conditions.

95-99 Ladbroke Grove - Temporary Event Notice

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider a Temporary Event Notice submitted by Mr Bobby Turgott for the premises located at 95-99 Ladbroke Grove, London, W11 1PG, during the Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August 2025. The application sought authorisation for the sale of alcohol, both on and off the premises, from 12:00 to 19:00 each day. Mr Turgott indicated that the maximum number of people on the premises at any one time would not exceed 30.

PC Jinelle Caldinez, on behalf of the Metropolitan Police, objected to the TEN on the grounds of prevention of crime and disorder and public safety. PC Caldinez raised concerns about the proposed alcohol sales at 95–99 Ladbroke Grove during Notting Hill Carnival, noting that the premises is located directly along the main parade route in an area of extremely high footfall.

PC Caldinez raises serious concerns about the proposed alcohol sales at 95–99 Ladbroke Grove during Notting Hill Carnival, noting that the premises is located directly along the main parade route in an area of extremely high footfall. She emphasises that the TEN has not been planned in coordination with the Carnival organisers, and warns that unregulated alcohol sales at such locations can attract crowds that obstruct pedestrian movement, create pinch points, and increase the risk of public safety incidents or emergency service delays.

The police noted the absence of a risk assessment, event management plan, and crowd control arrangements. PC Caldinez believed the application did not demonstrate how Mr Turgott would manage large numbers of people or ensure safe alcohol sales in a congested environment. The police also raised concerns that the proposed activity appeared to involve unauthorised street trading, which constitutes a criminal offence. The Metropolitan Police recommended that the Temporary Event Notice be refused and requested that the Licensing Sub-Committee issue a Counter Notice to prevent the event from proceeding in its proposed form.

Philip Richardson, a Principal Environmental Health Officer for RBKC, objected to the TEN on the grounds of prevention of public nuisance and public safety. Mr Richardson expressed concern that the location of the proposed event, immediately adjacent to the Carnival parade route on Ladbroke Grove, is already a well-documented area of congestion. He noted that the TEN could worsen this by attracting and holding crowds outside the premises, restricting movement and potentially endangering public safety. The objection highlighted the lack of a clear plan showing where and how licensable activities would take place. Furthermore, no evidence had been provided that a street trading licence had been granted, despite alcohol potentially being sold onto the public highway. The Noise and Nuisance Team recommended that the Temporary Event Notice be refused due to the potential for congestion, public nuisance, and unlicensed street trading.

The report pack included extracts from the council's Statement of Licensing Policy, which outlines the licensing objectives¹ and the council's approach to temporary event notices, particularly during the Notting Hill Carnival. The policy advises applicants to demonstrate how their proposed activity would support the licensing objectives and not have an adverse impact on emergency services. It also expects applicants to include details of toilet facilities, crowd control measures, stewarding and security arrangements, risk assessments, and a management plan.