The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council convened to consider an objection to a temporary event notice (TEN) for 47 Cambridge Gardens, London, W10 5UA, during the Notting Hill Carnival. The notice, submitted by Ms Michelle Maddix, requested permission to sell alcohol off the premises. Objections were raised by the Metropolitan Police and the council's Noise and Nuisance Team.

Here's a breakdown of the topics scheduled for discussion:

Temporary Event Notice: 47 Cambridge Gardens

The sub-committee was scheduled to review a report regarding a TEN submitted by Ms Michelle Maddix for 47 Cambridge Gardens, W10 5UA. The application sought permission to sell alcohol off the premises during the Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday 24 August and Monday 25 August 2025, between midday and 7pm each day. Ms Maddix proposed using the front garden of the property and indicated a maximum capacity of 499 people. The report noted that Ms Maddix had complied with the requirement to serve the notice to the relevant authorities.

Objections from Relevant Persons

The report pack included objections from two relevant persons as defined by the Licensing Act 2003¹:

• Metropolitan Police: Police Constable (PC) Jinelle Caldinez objected on behalf of the Metropolitan Police, citing concerns about the prevention of crime and disorder, and public safety. PC Jinelle Caldinez highlighted the location's proximity to Portobello Road, Portobello Green, and Lord Gelly's sound system, all expected to be heavily congested during the carnival. The police believed that alcohol sales from the location would attract queues, obstruct pavements and roads, create pinch points, and lead to overcrowding, potentially causing disorder and crushing. PC Jinelle Caldinez also noted the absence of a risk assessment and stated that selling alcohol on the public highway requires a street trading licence, which the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) does not grant for alcohol sales during the carnival. > The MPS believe that allowing the 'premises' to be used in accordance with the TEN will undermine The Prevention of Crime and Disorder and Public Safety licensing objectives. This is a notice of our Objection. - Appendix B - Police Rep 47 Cambridge gardens
• Noise and Nuisance Team: Mr Philip Richardson, a Principal Environmental Health Officer, objected on behalf of the Director of Highway and Regulatory Services, citing public safety concerns. Mr Philip Richardson stated that 47 Cambridge Gardens is directly adjacent to Lord Gelly's sound system in an area known for heavy congestion. Mr Philip Richardson believed the TEN would exacerbate this by drawing and holding people at the site, negatively affecting crowd flow. He also noted the lack of a risk assessment and the absence of a street trading licence for selling alcohol on the public highway.

Considerations for the Sub-Committee

The report outlined that the sub-committee must consider the objections and take steps deemed necessary to promote the licensing objectives². These steps include:

• Issuing a counter notice if deemed necessary for the promotion of any of the licensing objectives.
• Taking no action and allowing the notice to have effect.
• If the premises has an existing licence, imposing conditions from that licence onto the TEN.

The report also referenced extracts from the council's Statement of Licensing Policy, particularly those related to temporary event notices and the Notting Hill Carnival. It noted the council's preference for event organisers to give at least 28 days' notice for planned events, and at least 12 weeks' notice for events within the Notting Hill Carnival footprint.

Additionally, the report included:

• A map of the area Appendix E - Map.
• A list of licensed premises in the vicinity.
• A map of the 2024 Carnival footprint (for illustrative purposes).
• A list of temporary event notices received for the 2025 Carnival thus far.