This week in Tower Hamlets:

Genesis Cinema Redevelopment Rejected Amid Heritage and Amenity Concerns

Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee has refused planning permission for the demolition and redevelopment of the Genesis Cinema, a historic East End establishment, citing concerns over heritage, residential amenity, and affordable student accommodation. The decision, made at a Development Committee meeting on Thursday, has sparked celebration among local residents and cinema enthusiasts who fought to save the beloved venue.

Planning Officers Recommend Refusal, Citing Heritage and Amenity Harm

The planning application PA/25/00516 proposed demolishing the existing Genesis Cinema at 93-97 Mile End Road and replacing it with purpose-built student accommodation and a smaller four-screen cinema. However, planning officers recommended refusal based on several key factors:

• Heritage: Officers argued the proposed building fails to represent a high quality or contextual design and would cause townscape harm, negatively impacting the Stepney Green Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings.
• Residential Amenity: The development was deemed to have a detrimental impact on the amenity of residential occupiers at 99 Mile End Road due to loss of daylight and an oppressive sense of enclosure for properties at Bellevue Place and Coopers Close.
• Affordable Student Accommodation: The proposal was criticised for failing to secure the maximum level of accommodation as affordable student housing.

Community and Heritage Groups Object to Demolition

The report pack included objections from Historic England and the Cinema Theatre Association (CTA), highlighting the Genesis Cinema's architectural, historic, and community value.

• Historic England's View: The Genesis Cinema is an important and valued historic East End establishment which although altered, is a building of some architectural, historic, and most importantly community value which makes a positive contribution to the character of the Stepney Green Conservation Area.
• CTA's Concerns: The Cinema Theatre Association (CTA) object to the demolition, and that their comments detail the history of the cinema, its architectural significance and survival.

Equality Impact Assessment Highlights Potential Negative Impacts

The report pack included an Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) which stated that the EqIA has helped inform the Council in the recommendation of the current full planning application. The report notes that the recommendation of the application is considered to have had regard to the statutory obligations imposed by the Equalities Act (2010) upon the Council, and that it is considered the scheme would have potential negative impacts on seven of the nine protected characteristic groups (age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, race, sexual orientation and pregnancy and maternity) resulting principally in relation to the loss of the Genesis Cinema in how it currently operates.

Transformation and Assurance Board Discusses Improvement Plan and Peer Review

The Transformation and Assurance Board met to discuss feedback on the Continuous Improvement Plan, receive an update from the Local Government Association Peer Review, and hear an update on Member Induction. The meeting covered a range of topics aimed at improving the council's governance, culture, and service delivery.

Continuous Improvement Plan Focuses on Key Programmes

The Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) is designed around four key programmes: Vision, Partnerships and Participation; Governance, Political Culture and Decision Making; Culture and Workforce; and One Corporate Team.

• Vision, Partnerships and Participation: Aims to deepen partnerships and enable residents and partners to work together on shared priorities.
• Governance, Political Culture and Decision Making: Focuses on strong, transparent governance and a culture that embraces constructive challenge.
• Culture and Workforce: Seeks to enhance productivity and resilience with an inclusive culture of high trust and accountability.
• One Corporate Team: Aims to develop high-performing corporate functions through joined-up approaches and a culture that reinforces trust, continuous improvement, assurance, and accountability.

LGA Peer Review and Member Induction Updates

The Transformation and Assurance Board also received updates from the Local Government Association Peer Review and on Member Induction and wider member support pre and post-election.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee Examines Women's Commission and Waste Services

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of topics, including updates from the Mayor, the Women's Commission, and the council's waste services. The meeting also reviewed forthcoming decisions and considered pre-decision scrutiny of cabinet papers.

Women's Commission Update Highlights Inequalities

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee received an update on the work of the Tower Hamlets Women's Commission, including initial findings from community engagement and formal public meetings.

• Key Priority Areas: The commission has identified four key priority areas: Community Leadership, Health, Employment, and Safety.
• Community Leadership: 63% of women felt excluded from both community leadership and local decision making.
• Health: Many women report that their health concerns are dismissed or minimised, leading to delayed diagnoses and reactive care.
• Employment: There are barriers to job opportunities, including fragmented job listing pages, discouraging language in adverts, unclear application processes and limited flexible opportunities.
• Safety: Women feel unsafe particularly at night, avoiding certain routes and areas due to harassment, poor lighting, antisocial behaviour.

Waste Services Presentation Provides Update on Reorganisation and Performance

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee received a presentation on waste services in Tower Hamlets, including updates on the waste reorganisation, Keep Britain Tidy Group inspections, and the procurement of new vehicles.

• Time Banded Collections: Time banded collections commenced in August 2024 and operate twice daily, seven days a week, clearing all major high streets and town centres of waste.
• Improved Satisfaction: Data from the Tower Hamlets Annual Residents' Survey shows that satisfaction with waste collection, street cleansing and recycling services has improved since last year.
• Recycling Rate Increase: The recycling rate is 19.82%, an increase of 4.12 percentage points compared to April to June 2024-25.

Mayor's Spotlight and Forthcoming Decisions

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee heard from Mayor Lutfur Rahman as part of the Mayor's Spotlight, and reviewed forthcoming decisions expected to be taken by the Mayor from the Executive Forward Plan.

Cabinet Discusses Digital Inclusion, Hate Crime, and Voluntary Sector Support

The Cabinet met to consider a range of topics, including digital inclusion, hate crime, support for the voluntary sector, and the annual resident survey. The meeting included several action plans and strategies for consideration.

Digital Inclusion Action Plan Aims to Bridge the Digital Divide

The Cabinet considered a new Digital Inclusion Action Plan for Tower Hamlets for 2025-2028, with the aim of ensuring all residents have the tools and skills to participate in a digital world.

• Key Actions: The plan includes improving access to devices, delivering a communications campaign to increase the use of social tariffs, supporting Community Connections to expand a school laptop gifting project, and redesigning key online services to ensure they are user-friendly.

Hate Crime Reporting Action Plan Seeks to Improve Victim Support

The Cabinet discussed a Hate Crime Reporting Action Plan, developed in response to recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, aimed at improving the reporting process for victims of hate crime.

• Key Recommendations: The plan includes increasing third-party reporting centres in community hubs, developing a neutral and accessible app for hate crime reporting, ensuring all council staff are trained to recognise and refer hate crime incidents, and improving follow-up and aftercare for victims.

Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy Aims to Strengthen Partnerships

The Cabinet considered the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Strategy 2025-2029, outlining the council's vision for working with the voluntary and community sector.

• Key Objectives: The strategy focuses on building strong, trust-based relationships between the VCS and the council, collaborating effectively to meet community needs, strengthening the capacity and resilience of the VCS, and supporting the VCS to grow its independence and long-term sustainability.

Other Matters

The Cabinet also discussed the SEND Improvement Report, the Annual Resident Survey 2025, the Young Tower Hamlets Strategy 2025-2027, and the Free School Meals Action Plan.

Pension Board Discusses LGPS Changes and Risk Management

The Pension Board met to discuss a review of the pension fund risk register, considerations around changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), and an update on the fund's annual report and accounts. The meeting included a discussion of the government's consultation on proposed changes to the LGPS, including increasing the Normal Minimum Pension Age, restoring access for mayors and councillors, and strengthening protections for outsourced employees.

Licensing Sub Committee

The Licensing Sub Committee met to consider licensing applications. The meeting had no transcript available.

Upcoming Meetings

Here's a list of upcoming meetings and their main topics:

• Audit Committee - December 03, 2025 - Risk Management Strategy and Framework, Internal Audit and Anti-Fraud Progress, External Audit, Annual Governance Statement, and Audit Committee Work Plan.
• General Purposes Committee - December 04, 2025 - Details not available.
• Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - December 08, 2025 - Details not available.
• Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - December 10, 2025 - Details not available.
• Audit Committee - December 10, 2025 - Details not available.
• Licensing Sub Committee - December 11, 2025 - Licensing applications.
• Pensions Committee - December 11, 2025 - Details not available.

This week in Tower Hamlets:

Local Plan Approved Amidst Heated Debate Over Housing and Heritage

Tower Hamlets Council has approved its Local Plan 2023-2038, a strategic blueprint for the borough's development, despite strong opposition over concerns about its impact on heritage and the provision of genuinely affordable housing. The decision, made at a Council meeting on Wednesday, has ignited debate about the future of the East End.

Contentious Plan Aims for 52,000 New Homes

The Local Plan sets out a vision for growth, including policies on housing, environment, design, employment, and community infrastructure. A key aim is to deliver at least 52,095 new homes, with a target of 40-50% affordable housing.

• Administration's Stance: Councillor Kabir Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Inclusive Development and Housebuilding, stated the plan would help address priorities set out in the mayor's strategic plan such as overcrowding and related inequalities experienced by our communities.
• Opposition's Critique: Councillor Mark Francis argued the plan represents the final nail in the coffin of the historic character of the East End, criticising the permissive approach to tall buildings and potential loss of daylight and public space.
• Concerns Over Social Housing: Councillor Ohid Ahmed voiced worries about the lack of specific targets for social housing, stating, Without social homes, how do we protect our existing communities? We are already struggling with basic services.

Heated Debate Highlights Deep Divisions

The Council meeting saw passionate speeches from councillors on all sides, reflecting the complex trade-offs between development and preservation.

• Heritage at Risk? Historic England has warned that the plan could put the borough's heritage and identity at risk due to the focus on tall buildings and dense housing.
• Affordable Housing Doubts: Councillor Peter Golds questioned the viability of achieving the affordable housing targets, citing past failures and the influence of developers.
• Community Division: Councillor Andrew Wood expressed concern that the plan would create more division and feelings of inequity, particularly on the Isle of Dogs, due to a lack of infrastructure and community facilities.

The approved Local Plan will now be submitted to the Secretary of State for Examination in Public.

Child Poverty and School Safety Top Petitioners' Concerns

The Council meeting also heard petitions from residents on a range of pressing issues, including child poverty, school safety, and support for small businesses.

Child Poverty Crisis Demands Action

Joy Tara Bebe and Mariam Mourad presented a petition highlighting the alarming rates of child poverty in Tower Hamlets, where 56% of children live in poverty and food insecurity.

• Petitioners' Plea: They called for child poverty to be placed at the heart of every Council policy, the establishment of a community-led Child Poverty Commission, and stronger advocacy for struggling families.
• Council's Response: Mayor Lutfur Rahman committed to setting up a commission with its first meeting by the end of January 2026, stating, Child poverty has not gone away, and we still need a structured approach.

Safer School Journeys Campaign Gains Momentum

Ted Maxwell presented a petition calling for investment in school streets to create safer routes to and from school for children, reduce car trips, and improve air quality.

• Petitioners' Concerns: Maxwell criticised the council for removing a school street at Chisholm Hill Primary School and for spending £2.5 million on destroying safer streets in Bethnal Green.
• Council's Defence: Councillor Shahfi Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Emergency, stated that the council remains committed to creating safer streets but that improvements are assessed on a site-by-site basis.

Other Petitions Addressed

The Council also considered petitions on:

• Victoria Park Cricket Pitch: Concerns about the safety of a new cricket pitch in Victoria Park.
• Mornington Grove: Residents' concerns about disruption and safety issues related to the Bow Business Triangle.
• Support for Small Businesses: Calls for urgent action to protect small businesses and ensure fair treatment across the borough.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee Focuses on Vulnerable Youth

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee convened to discuss child exploitation, serious youth violence, and corporate parenting accountability.

Addressing Child Exploitation and Serious Youth Violence

The sub-committee reviewed data on victims and suspects under the age of 25, as well as local data on missing children.

• Police Initiatives: DI Conrad Trotman highlighted the implementation of a local missing hub to professionalise the response to missing persons and improve the understanding of risk.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Macy McMillan emphasised the importance of daily partnership intelligence meetings and specialist intervention workers to support at-risk children.

Corporate Parenting Accountability

The sub-committee also discussed the council's responsibilities as a corporate parent for children in care.

• Progress and Challenges: The report highlighted progress in education, engagement, and pathways to employment for care-experienced young people, but also recognised the need for more work around CAMHS waiting times and timely specialist support.
• Care Experience as a Protected Characteristic: The council has adopted care experience as a protected characteristic, leading to new initiatives such as apprenticeships and enhanced housing support.

Appointments Sub Committee Advances Search for Resources Director

The Appointments Sub Committee met to conduct interviews for the Corporate Director Resources position, a key role for managing the council's finances. The majority of the meeting was held in exclusion of the press and public.

Upcoming Meetings

Here's a list of upcoming meetings and their main topics:

• Licensing Sub Committee - December 02, 2025 - Licensing applications.
• Audit Committee - December 03, 2025 - Details not available.
• Standards Advisory Committee - December 03, 2025 - Details not available.
• General Purposes Committee - December 04, 2025 - Details not available.

This week in Tower Hamlets:

Planning Decisions Loom for Housing and Commercial Developments

Tower Hamlets Council is set to make crucial decisions on major planning applications, including residential developments and licensing for local businesses. These decisions will shape the future of housing, commerce, and community life in the borough.

Strategic Development Committee to Decide on Key Planning Applications

The Strategic Development Committee met on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, to discuss two significant planning applications concerning residential and commercial developments. The meeting addressed proposals for new housing and commercial spaces in Poplar and Shoreditch.

Estate Regeneration in Poplar: Kedge House, Starboard Way and Winch House

The committee considered application PA/25/00779/A1 for the demolition of existing buildings at Kedge House, Starboard Way and Winch House, Tiller Road, London E14 8PS, and the construction of new residential dwellings with community/commercial floorspace.

• Proposal: The application proposes an estate regeneration project, replacing 72 existing flats/houses with four blocks delivering 400 homes.
• Policy Compliance: The development does not fully meet the policy requirement for on-site children's play provision.
• Recommendation: The report pack recommended that planning permission be granted with conditions and planning obligations.

Co-Living and Affordable Housing in Shoreditch: Land at Fleet Street Hill

The committee also considered application PA/25/00240 for land at Fleet Street Hill, Shoreditch, London, E2 6EE. The proposal involves the comprehensive redevelopment of the site to provide two buildings and a pavilion building together delivering Purpose Built Shared Living Accommodation, affordable housing units, a flexible commercial space, and public realm improvements.

• Proposal: The application seeks permission for the redevelopment of the site to provide two buildings and a small pavilion building, delivering 220 co-living units and 25 social rented homes.
• Affordable Housing: The scheme proposes 37% affordable housing on-site in the form of 25 social rented homes, measured by habitable rooms.
• Recommendation: The report pack recommended that planning permission be granted with conditions and planning obligations.

Licensing Sub Committee Reviews Late-Night Refreshments and Alcohol Sales

The Licensing Sub Committee convened on 13 November 2025, to consider applications for new premises licences under the Licensing Act 2003. The meeting addressed concerns about crime, disorder, public safety, and the protection of children from harm.

Midpoint, 112-116 Whitechapel Road

The sub-committee reviewed an application for a new premises licence for Midpoint, a restaurant located at 112-116 Whitechapel Road. The applicant, M M International PVT Ltd, sought permission to provide late-night refreshment indoors between 23:00 and 03:00, Monday to Sunday, with extended hours until 05:00 during Ramadan.

• Concerns: Representations were made against the application by the Licensing Authority, the Police, Environmental Protection, and residents, citing concerns about crime and disorder, public nuisance, the protection of children from harm, and public safety.
• Cumulative Impact Area: The Licensing Authority noted that the premises is in the newly extended part of the Brick Lane Cumulative Impact Area.
• Police Concerns: The Police stated that the applicant had been unwilling to discuss or propose any conditions/amendments to operating hours.

Niu Hot Pot, 43 Commercial Street

The sub-committee considered an application for a new premises licence for Niu Hot Pot, located at 43 Commercial Street. Luxx Catering Ltd applied for permission to sell alcohol, provide recorded music, and open to the public during specified hours.

• Concerns: Representations were made by Environmental Protection and SPIRE (a resident's association), citing concerns about the prevention of crime and disorder and the prevention of public nuisance.
• Cumulative Impact Zone: Environmental Protection stated that the premises was within the Brick Lane Cumulative Impact Zone.
• Agreed Conditions: Conditions had been agreed with the Police, including keeping an incident log, preserving crime scenes, and maintaining a CCTV system.

Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee Discusses Learning Disability Strategy and Neighbourhood Health Teams

The Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee met on 11 November 2025, to discuss key strategies and performance indicators related to adult social care and health services. The meeting focused on improving the lives of vulnerable residents through targeted interventions and integrated care.

Learning Disability Strategy 2024-2029

The Sub-Committee discussed the Learning Disability Strategy, which aims to improve the lives and outcomes of people with learning disabilities in Tower Hamlets.

• Key Areas: The strategy focuses on early intervention and prevention, education and employment, housing and independent living, health and well-being, and community inclusion.
• Goals: The strategy is designed to provide support and services to children and families as early as possible, ensure access to high-quality education and training, provide a range of housing options, ensure access to healthcare, and promote community inclusion.

Neighbourhood Health Teams

The Sub-Committee discussed a report on Neighbourhood Health Teams, which are multidisciplinary teams that provide integrated health and social care services to people in their homes and communities.

• Aims: The aims of the Neighbourhood Health Teams are to improve the health and well-being of local people, reduce health inequalities, provide more joined-up and coordinated care, enable people to live independently for longer, and reduce the demand for hospital and residential care.

Adult Social Care Performance Dashboard

The Sub-Committee noted the Adult Social Care Performance Dashboard, which contains data on a range of performance indicators.

• Indicators: The dashboard includes data on the number of people receiving social care services, the cost of social care services, the quality of social care services, and the satisfaction of people receiving social care services.

Upcoming Meetings

Here's a list of upcoming meetings and their main topics:

• Appointments Sub Committee - November 17, 2025 - Interviews for the Corporate Director Resources position.
• Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - November 18, 2025 - Child exploitation and serious youth violence, and corporate parenting accountability.
• Council - November 19, 2025 - Local Plan submission, petitions, and motions.
• Pension Board - November 24, 2025 - Leveraging Tower Hamlets Pension Fund assets to address temporary accommodation needs, and updates on the Pension Fund Annual Report and Accounts, the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Access and Protection Consultations, and the Pension Fund Risk Register.
• Overview & Scrutiny Committee - November 25, 2025 - Details not available.
• Cabinet - November 26, 2025 - Details not available.
• Development Committee - November 27, 2025 - Details not available.

This week in Tower Hamlets:

Council Faces Criticism Over Corporate Director Shortlist and Housing Repairs

Tower Hamlets Council is under scrutiny this week following a confidential meeting to shortlist candidates for the Corporate Director Resources position. Meanwhile, concerns are mounting over the performance of social landlords, particularly regarding lift repairs and asbestos safety checks, raising questions about resident safety and service standards.

Corporate Director Shortlist Sparks Transparency Concerns

The Appointments Sub Committee met to shortlist candidates for the Corporate Director Resources position, a crucial role for managing the council's finances. The meeting was held largely in private, citing Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, which allows the exclusion of the press and public when confidential information is discussed.

• Confidentiality vs. Public Interest: While the council argues that confidentiality is necessary to protect the privacy of candidates, critics argue that such secrecy undermines transparency and accountability in a key appointment.
• Recruitment Stability: The report to the sub-committee stated that not recruiting to the post and continuing with the interim arrangement would not create the necessary stability that is required by filling a Corporate Director role on a permanent basis.
• Lack of Public Scrutiny: With the public and press excluded, there is limited opportunity to scrutinise the selection process and ensure that the best candidate is chosen to manage the borough's resources.

Housing Scrutiny Highlights Social Landlord Performance Issues

The Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee addressed a range of critical housing issues, including social landlord performance, anti-social behaviour, and the local plan. The meeting revealed significant disparities in service standards across different registered providers, raising concerns about resident safety and quality of life.

Lift Repair Failures and Asbestos Safety Lapses

The Social Landlords Performance Report highlighted concerning failures in lift repairs and asbestos safety checks by some registered providers.

• Lift Breakdowns: Councillor Asma Islam raised concerns about lift breakdowns, particularly in high-rise buildings, and the impact on vulnerable residents. She stated that the service repair service is literally going pear shape .
• Asbestos Safety: Councillor Abdul Mannan highlighted the low asbestos safety check rate for Gateway Housing Association compared to other RPs.
• Lack of Accountability: Residents expressed frustration with the lack of accountability and the difficulty in getting timely responses from registered providers.

Anti-Social Behaviour Policy Aims to Improve Response

The sub-committee discussed the council's updated Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) policy, intended to clarify service standards and improve the response to incidents.

• Resident Experiences: A consultation revealed that drug-related activity, noise nuisance, and fly-tipping were the most frequently reported forms of ASB.
• Policy Focus: The updated policy aims to distinguish between low-level nuisance and serious ASB, clarify the roles and responsibilities of council staff, and improve channels for reporting ASB.
• Concerns about Effectiveness: Some residents expressed scepticism about the effectiveness of the policy, citing past experiences of inaction and a lack of visible patrols.

Local Plan Faces Challenges and Uncertainty

The sub-committee received an update on the new local plan, a crucial document guiding development and land use in the borough.

• Affordable Housing Target: The emerging local plan proposes increasing the requirement for affordable housing from 35% to 40%, but the Greater London Authority (GLA) has objected to this threshold.
• Tall Buildings: The plan proposes a more permissive approach to tall buildings, raising concerns from Historic England about the impact on heritage sites.
• Government Proposals: New proposals from the government to reduce affordable housing requirements and change infrastructure funding are creating uncertainty and potentially undermining the local plan's objectives.

Housing Management Sub-Committee Tackles Damp, Adaptations, and Data

The Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee addressed critical issues related to council housing, including damp and mould, adaptations for residents with disabilities, and data management. The meeting aimed to improve the quality of life for tenants and ensure regulatory compliance.

New Policies for Damp and Adaptations

The sub-committee discussed new policies for addressing damp and mould and providing adaptations for residents with disabilities.

• Damp and Mould Policy: The new policy sets clear time scales for responding to damp and mould reports, emphasizing proactive landlord responsibility and resident support.
• Adaptations Policy: The updated Enlargements and Adaptations Policy expands the scope of adaptations and includes enhanced building and fire safety protocols.
• Communication is Key: Concerns were raised about the need for effective communication with residents about the new policies and the available support.

Data Strategy Aims to Improve Service Delivery

The sub-committee discussed a new Housing Management Data Strategy, intended to improve the quality and accuracy of data used by housing management services.

• Regulatory Compliance: The development of a Data Strategy was identified as a priority during an inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).
• Improved Decision-Making: The strategy aims to create a unified data ecosystem that empowers staff, improves decision-making, and enhances resident outcomes.
• Resident Involvement: Residents will have the opportunity to scrutinise the draft strategy and provide feedback.

Pensions Committee Addresses Risk and Governance

The Pensions Committee convened to discuss the management of the council's pension fund, focusing on risk, governance, and financial performance. The meeting addressed the challenges of ensuring the long-term sustainability of the fund and meeting its obligations to pensioners.

• Risk Register Review: The committee reviewed the Pension Fund Risk Register, noting changes in the assessment of risks related to real yields, consolidation mandates, and persistent inflation.
• Annual Report and Accounts: The committee considered the Draft Pension Fund Annual Report and Accounts 2024/25, noting that the fund had achieved a positive investment return of 4% despite economic volatility.
• Governance Concerns: The Independent Chair of the Pension Board raised concerns about the Fund's investments in the Middle East and the steps being taken to protect the Fund's financial position.

Licensing Sub Committee Addresses Premises Licence Applications

The Licensing Sub Committee met to consider a number of licensing applications, including a variation to a premises licence, a review of a premises licence, and a transfer of a premises licence holder. The meeting addressed concerns about crime, disorder, public safety, and the protection of children from harm.

• The Widow's Son: The sub committee adjourned a decision on a variation to a premises licence for The Widow's Son pub, citing concerns about the lack of clarity regarding the outside seating area.
• East End (Kaymax) Off Licence: The sub committee considered an application to review the premises licence for East End (Kaymax) Off Licence, due to concerns about the sale of illicit goods and breaches of licensing objectives.
• Temporary Event Notice: The sub committee also considered a Temporary Event Notice for 63 Redchurch Street, but the applicant withdrew the application.

Upcoming Meetings

Here's a list of upcoming meetings and their main topics:

• Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - November 18, 2025 - Details not available.
• Appointments Sub Committee - November 17, 2025 - Details not available.
• Council - November 19, 2025 - Details not available.