Licensing in East Acton ward

Today was the licensing hearing for the Leamington Arms pub in East Acton ward, so I thought I‘d outline the current licensing position of the pubs in East Acton ward (see 27th September for earlier information).

Remember that any objection to a variation of hours or other licensing element will mean that there will have to be a hearing before a Sub-Committee of Councillors (on which a local ward Councillor could not serve). Conversely, if there are no objections, the Council is obliged to grant what is being sought by the pub.

Castle in Victoria Road – They applied for 10am to 2am (all week). They had a hearing on 16th January, with one resident objecting, and I understand (though the minutes are not yet out) that they were allowed to sell alcohol until 12.00.

Fisherman’s Arms in Old Oak Lane – They applied for 10am to 12am (Sun to Thu) and 10am to 1am (Fri). However, as they applied after most pubs, any hearing will not be until April at the earliest (the deadline for objections closed in November).

The Goldsmiths Arms - now applying to serve until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays

Goldsmiths' Arms in East Acton Lane – They originally applied for 10am-12am (Mon-Wed), 10am-1am (Thu and Sun), 10am to 2am (Fri and Sat). This generated a petition objecting signed by a large number of neighbouring residents, and individual letters from others. This has led the Spirit Group (who own the pub) to recently submit a new application which asks for a hour less than before from Thu to Sun – that is 10am to 12am (Sun to Thu) and 10am to 1am (Fri and Sat). Consultation is still open on this new application, and any objections or representations need to be sent to the Licensing Team at the Council by 9th February. Their email address is licensing@ealing.gov.uk, and you will need to give your address to show that you live in the vicinity of the pub

Leamington in Horn Lane - 11am to 12am (all week) applied for, and the decision of today’s Sub-Committee is awaited. However, there were no valid objections from residents.

Kings Arms in The Vale – They have applied for 11am to 2am (Mon to Sat), and 12pm to 2am (Sun), and have their hearing on 28th February (the deadline for objections was September last year).

Wishing Well in Old Oak Common Lane – They applied for 10am to 12am (Mon to Thu), 10am to 1am (Fri and Sat), 12pm to 12am (Sun), and have a hearing on 29th March (the deadline for objections ended in July last year).

In addition, a planning application (but not yet licensing) has been received this week for a proposed "wine bar" at 2 The Vale - formerly "The Curtain Mill".