The Licensing Committee of Lewisham Council met on Thursday 18 June 2026 to confirm the minutes of a previous meeting and to appoint members to various sub-committees. The committee agreed the minutes from their meeting on 24 September 2025 and resolved to make changes to the membership of Licensing Sub-Committees A, C, and the Urgency Sub-Committee.

Appointments to Licensing Sub-Committees

The committee resolved to make changes to the membership of three licensing sub-committees. These changes involved swapping Councillor Mark Kowalski and Councillor Wellington Gil between Sub-Committee A and Sub-Committee C. Additionally, Councillor Tanya Dunne was removed from the Urgency Sub-Committee and replaced by Councillor Wellington Gil. The final appointments to the sub-committees were:

• Sub-Committee A: Councillor Leni Candan, Councillor Mark Kowalski, Councillor Gavin Moore
• Sub-Committee B: Councillor Eleonora Aiello, Councillor Justin Calcutt Cheadle, Councillor Yemisi Anifowose
• Sub-Committee C: Councillor Wellington Gil, Councillor Kim Powell, Councillor Tanya Dunne
• Sub-Committee D: Councillor Maria McKenna, Councillor Leni Candan, Councillor Wellington Gil
• Urgency Sub-Committee: Councillor Leni Candan, Councillor Wellington Gil, Councillor Yemisi Anifowose

These appointments were made in accordance with the council's constitution, which outlines the terms of reference for the Licensing Committee and its sub-committees. The constitution states that the Licensing Committee oversees all licensing functions under the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005, establishing sub-committees to determine specific matters. The report presented to the committee highlighted that these appointments align with the administration's priorities, including fostering an economy of care and promoting Justice, sanctuary and care. The four licensing objectives that members must consider are the protection of children from harm, the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, and public safety. Members are also required to have regard to the council's Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-31.

Apologies for Absence

Apologies were received from Councillor Gavin Moore, Councillor Eleonora Aiello, and Councillor Mark Kowalski.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes of the Licensing Committee meeting held on 24 September 2025 were agreed as an accurate record.

Declarations of Interest

No declarations of interest were made by members present at the meeting.