The Licensing Sub Committee C of Hackney Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday 18 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a standing item on Temporary Event Notices, alongside procedural matters.

Temporary Event Notices

A significant portion of the meeting is expected to be dedicated to the procedure for handling Temporary Event Notices (TENs). The report pack outlines the steps involved when objections are raised against a TEN, which can be issued by the Police or Environmental Protection services. The process detailed in the Copy of Hearing Procedure for Temporary Event Notice document¹ indicates that the Sub-Committee will consider the case presented by the responsible authorities, followed by the premises user's case. A discussion period will allow members to seek clarification before closing remarks are made. The committee will then withdraw to consider the evidence and reach a decision, which will be announced by the Chair.

The council's Statement of Licensing Policy² provides further context for these discussions. Policy LP8 specifically addresses Temporary Event Notices, stating that when considering an objection, the council will expect existing conditions to be maintained, assess any history of complaints, consider the track record of the premises user, and evaluate any other proposed control measures.

The report pack also includes extracts from Hackney's Statement of Licensing Policy 2023-2028, which guides the committee's decisions. Key principles include LP1, which expects applicants to demonstrate an understanding of the locality and to reflect the council's aspiration to diversify the offer while promoting licensing objectives. LP2 outlines the four licensing objectives: Prevention of Crime and Disorder, Public Safety, Prevention of Public Nuisance, and Protection of Children from Harm. These objectives will be central to the committee's considerations when evaluating any objections or applications.