Advice for businesses
Deliveries
Given the road restrictions in the area, please arrange for deliveries to take place earlier in the week before Carnival, or at the latest, on Saturday 24 August. No vehicle deliveries will be possible on Sunday 25 August or Monday 26 August.
For deliveries taking place on Tuesday 27 August, it is recommended to schedule them for late morning where possible to avoid delays.
Waste collection for businesses
Your usual business waste collection will be operating a normal service on Saturday 24 August, an early collection on Sunday 25 August up to 9am, and no collection on Monday 26 August.
If your waste is not collected by the Council, please ensure you make alternative arrangements with your waste contractor to fit with the access restrictions/road closures.
Carnival-related events on business premises
Please carefully check your premises licence to ensure that you are able to provide Carnival related events during the bank holiday weekend.
If the activities you intend differs from your normal day-to-day operation, then you may need to submit a Temporary Event Notice (TEN).
Trading alcohol where this is not usual business
In order to sell alcohol you must have either a valid premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) in place for that address. A TEN costs £21 and allows individuals to temporarily provide licensable activities, such as selling alcohol.
The last date for submitting a standard TEN for the bank holiday weekend is Friday 9 August 2024. We recommend discussing your proposals with the police and Environmental Health prior to submitting your TEN, as additional documentation may be required.
Please contact your local Licensing Team for further information:
K&C Licensing
[email protected] 020 7341 5152
Westminster Licensing
[email protected] 020 7641 6500
Chairs and tables on the footway or highway
For safety, any business in the Carnival area that usually has tables or chairs or a summertime terrace needs to remove all furniture, platforms, barriers or decks no later than 5pm on Friday 23 August before the start of Carnival.