The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council met on Tuesday 21 July 2026 to consider a temporary event notice application for the sale of alcohol at the front garden area of 95 to 99 Ladbroke Grove during Nottingham Carnival 2026. The committee decided to issue a counter notice, refusing the application on the grounds that it would undermine the licensing objectives of preventing crime and disorder and ensuring public safety.

Temporary Event Notice for 95-99 Ladbroke Grove

The committee considered a temporary event notice (TEN) submitted by Mr. Bobby Turgut for the front garden area of 95 to 99 Ladbroke Grove, W11 1PG. The TEN sought permission to sell alcohol between 12pm and 7pm on Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August 2026, with a maximum capacity of 30 persons.

Objections to the application were raised by the Metropolitan Police and the Council's Noise and Nuisance team, citing concerns regarding the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, and public nuisance.

Mr. Turgut, who has operated a Jamaican food stall at Nottingham Carnival for over 15 years, explained that his intention was to sell only Red Stripe beer to complement his food offering and enhance the cultural experience. He outlined several measures to mitigate risks, including a Challenge 25 policy, refusal of service to intoxicated individuals, staff training, and a commitment to suspending alcohol sales if crowd congestion became an issue. He stated that he had operated responsibly for many years and had never encountered significant problems. He also noted that his application had been refused the previous year due to a general objection to alcohol sales within the carnival perimeter.

The Metropolitan Police, represented by PC Janelle Caldenas, maintained their objection, emphasizing concerns about crowd management and public safety on Ladbroke Grove, which is a main procession route. They highlighted that the applicant's risk assessment and event management plan lacked sufficient detail and that the proposed location, particularly with potential barriers, could obstruct pedestrian flow and exacerbate congestion, especially given the narrowness of the pavement. PC Caldenas also noted that the applicant's risk assessment contained inaccuracies regarding announcements for child welfare and the distinction between serving on the highway versus off the highway.

Mr. Phil Bridgerton from the Noise and Nuisance team echoed the police's concerns, focusing primarily on public safety and crowd flow rather than noise nuisance, as no music was proposed. He shared visual evidence of significant congestion on Ladbroke Grove during the carnival and expressed concerns that the introduction of alcohol sales would make the stall a destination, drawing more people and increasing the risk of disorder. He also raised concerns about the potential impact of barriers on public safety by pushing people further into the road.

During the discussion, it was clarified that the sale of food is not a licensable activity under the Licensing Act 2003, but selling food from the premises onto the highway would require a street trading license. It was also noted that the council has a policy against granting street trading licenses during Carnival, which could present a further obstacle for Mr. Turgut.

After considering all submissions, the committee decided to issue a counter notice under Section 105 of the Licensing Act 2003. This means the temporary event notice has not been approved, and permission for the licensable activities requested has been refused. The committee determined that granting the TEN would undermine the licensing objectives of preventing crime and disorder and ensuring public safety. A summary decision will be provided in writing within five working days, followed by a full written determination with reasons.