The Licensing Sub-Committee E of Hackney Council met on Monday 03 August 2026 to consider two applications for premises licences. Both applications were approved by the committee.

Application for a Premises Licence: Community Sauna CIC, 80 Eastway, London, E9 5JH

The Licensing Sub-Committee approved the application for a premises licence for Community Sauna CIC at 80 Eastway, London, E9 5JH. The committee was satisfied that the licensing objectives would not be undermined by granting the licence. The applicant had agreed conditions with Environmental Protection Services and Environmental Enforcement, who subsequently withdrew their objections. While one representation was received from a previous operator and local resident on grounds of public safety and potential nuisance, the Sub-Committee was not persuaded that a new licence should not be granted. The applicant addressed public safety concerns and worked with Hackney Council's Property Services to ensure the premises met operational standards. Concerns about asbestos were also addressed, with the applicant confirming that a report had found a low-grade category issue that had been dealt with appropriately. The Sub-Committee noted that the operating hours aligned with the Council's Licensing Policy, with the exception of Sundays.

Application for a Premises Licence: Arsenal Cafe, 25 Blackstock Road, London N4 2JF

The Licensing Sub-Committee approved the application for a premises licence for Arsenal Cafe at 25 Blackstock Road, London N4 2JF. The committee found that the licensing objectives would not be undermined. The applicant had agreed conditions with the Environmental Enforcement Team, who withdrew their objections, and no other representations were received from Responsible Authorities. One written representation was received from a local resident citing public safety and prevention of public nuisance. The Sub-Committee noted that the applicant, a Personal Licence holder since 2016 with previous café management experience, had agreed to all proposed conditions, and the operating hours aligned with the Council's Licensing Policy (LP3 - Core Hours). A specific condition was added to the premises licence: No vertical drinking permitted on the premises. The Sub-Committee was satisfied that the applicant would be a responsible operator and that the licensing objectives would be upheld.