Have your say on the proposed updates to Ealing Council’s licensing policy, which are being made to keep families safe and boost the nighttime economy.
This week, the council has launched a consultation on the new draft licensing policy, which determines how the council considers applications for businesses to sell alcohol, provide entertainment, and offer late night refreshments.
The policy is being updated to help prevent crime and disorder, promote public safety, and keep children away from harm.
Take part by 17 January
The council is encouraging any interested parties, including residents and local businesses, to have their say on the new policy, which also considers how selling alcohol might influence nuisances and crime.
To find out more and give your views, visit the consultation webpage and complete the survey by midday on Friday 17 January 2025.
You can also submit your opinions by emailing licensing@ealing.gov.uk or by post: Licensing Team, Ealing Council, Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, W5 2HL.
Please ensure your feedback is submitted by midday on Friday 17 January or posted in time to be received by the deadline. If you need help with your submission, you can email the licensing team or call 020 8825 6655.
A number of agencies and associations – including the police, fire brigade, and licence holders – have also been invited to complete the survey.
‘Making Ealing safe and welcoming’
Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal, the council’s cabinet member for decent living incomes said:
“Our licensing policy is an important tool for making Ealing a safe and welcoming place for both residents and visitors to enjoy. Our updated policy will help us realise our ambitions for a vibrant and prosperous nighttime economy. I would encourage all residents to read the updated policy and let us know what they think by completing the online survey.”
What happens next?
Feedback from responses will be considered ahead of a report to the council’s licensing committee and then the council’s cabinet, for final agreement of the new policy.
