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Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 26 November 2025 10.30 am

November 26, 2025 View on council website

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Summary

The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee of Brent Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025. The meeting will be held virtually and broadcast online. Councillor Parvez Ahmed, Chair of the Licensing Committee, Councillor Orleen Hylton, and Councillor Lesley Smith are the confirmed members of the sub-committee.

The primary item on the agenda is an application for a new premises licence.

Application for a New Premises Licence: Spoon & Rice

The sub-committee is scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence submitted by John Belmonte for Spoon & Rice, located at 16 High Road, NW10 2QG, pursuant to the Licensing Act 20031. The application and supporting documents, including the revised plan of the premises, are included in the report pack. A plan and the application itself are also included.

Representations from residents are included in the report pack, including photos and a statement from a resident representative.

Other Items

The agenda includes standard items at the start of the meeting, such as:

  • Apologies for absence and clarification of alternate members
  • Declarations of interests

  1. The Licensing Act 2003 is an Act of Parliament that regulates the sale and supply of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment, and the provision of late night refreshment in England and Wales. 

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorParvez Ahmed
Councillor Parvez Ahmed  Chair - Licensing Committee •  Labour •  Dollis Hill
Profile image for CouncillorOrleen Hylton
Councillor Orleen Hylton  Labour •  Preston
Profile image for CouncillorLesley Smith
Councillor Lesley Smith  Labour •  Queens Park

Topics

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Wednesday 26-Nov-2025 10.30 Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Wednesday 26-Nov-2025 10.30 Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

3.4 Revised Plan.pdf
3.2 Application.pdf
3.3 Plan.pdf
3.6 Resident Rep Photos.pdf
3.1 New Premises Licence - Spoon Rice 16 High Road NW10 2QG.pdf
3.5 Resident Rep.pdf