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Licensing Committee - Wednesday 30 September 2026 7.00 pm
September 30, 2026 at 7:00 pm Licensing Committee View on council website Watch video of meetingSummary
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The Licensing Committee of Hackney Council met on Wednesday 30 September 2026, noting updates on the council's licensing vision and the Late Night Levy, and approving the Licensing Service Annual Report for 2025/26. The minutes of the previous meeting were also agreed.
Oral Update on the Council's Vision for Licensing
The committee noted an oral update from Councillor Alastair Binnie-Lubbock, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Inclusive Neighbourhoods, regarding the council's vision for licensing. An update was also presented by Miguel Campbell-Lewis, the Late Night Levy Manager.
Late Night Levy - Year 9, Quarters 1-3 Update Report
A report and its appendix concerning the Late Night Levy for Year 9, Quarters 1-3, were noted by the committee. The Late Night Levy is a charge on late-opening alcohol retailers in designated areas, intended to help fund additional policing and other services required due to late-night activity.
Licensing Service Annual Report 2025/26
The committee noted the Licensing Service Annual Report for 2025/26, along with its accompanying appendix. This report provides an overview of the licensing activities and performance of the council during the specified period.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the previous Licensing Committee meeting, held on 3 June 2026, were agreed as a true and accurate record of proceedings.
Any Other Business
There was no other business brought before the committee for consideration.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Licensing Service Annual Report 2025/26
Recommendations ApprovedThe Licensing Committee decided to note the report and appendix on 30 September 2026. The report details the activities and performance of the Licensing Service during 2025/26 and outlines aims and targets for the current year.
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Recommendations ApprovedThe Licensing Committee decided to note the minutes of the previous meeting held on 25 March 2026. This decision was made on 30/09/2026. The committee also agreed to establish five sub-committees.
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Any Other Business
Recommendations ApprovedThe Licensing Committee decided that there was no other business for consideration on 30/09/2026. Recommendations were approved.
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Late Night Levy - Year 9, Quarters 1-3 Update Report
Recommendations ApprovedThe Hackney Licensing Committee noted the report and appendix on 30/09/2026. The report provided an update on Late Night Levy activities for Year 9, Quarters 1-3. This included training for 250 nightlife and security staff, 834 engagement visits, and the deployment of Hackney Nights Pop-Up welfare areas.
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Oral Update on the Council's Vision for Licensing
Recommendations ApprovedThe Licensing Committee of Hackney Council resolved to note an oral update on the council's vision for licensing and a presentation by the Late Night Levy Manager on 30 September 2026.
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