The Licensing Sub Committee A of Hackney Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday 23 April 2026. The meeting's agenda included procedural matters, the confirmation of previous minutes, and a discussion on the hearing procedure for Temporary Event Notices. A standing item on Temporary Event Notices was also listed.

Licensing Sub-Committee Hearing Procedure

The committee was scheduled to review the procedure for hearings concerning Temporary Event Notices (TENs), specifically Type E notices. This procedure outlines the steps involved in considering objections to TENs, from the appointment of a chair and introductions to the presentation of cases by the police, environmental health, and the premises user. The process includes time allocations for each stage, culminating in the committee's deliberation and announcement of a decision.

Temporary Event Notices - Standing Item

A standing item on Temporary Event Notices was listed on the agenda. The report pack indicated that details for this item were to follow. The Licensing Act 2003 governs TENs, which allow for small-scale, temporary events to take place without a full premises licence. Objections to TENs can be made by Responsible Authorities such as the police or environmental protection services, or by Other Persons who may be affected by the event. The procedure for handling such objections, as outlined in the hearing procedure, would be relevant to this item.

The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items such as the election of a chair, apologies for absence, and declarations of interest. The minutes of previous meetings held on 3 March 2026, 4 November 2025, 1 October 2025, 24 June 2025, and 1 May 2025 were also scheduled for consideration.

The council's Statement of Licensing Policy 2023-2028 was referenced, outlining principles such as understanding the locality, promoting licensing objectives (prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm), core hours for licensable activities, and specific policies for off-sales of alcohol, external areas, and Temporary Event Notices.