Councillor Abdul Malik

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024 6.00 p.m.

The Licensing Committee met to note a report on the proposed Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) Policy for 2024-2027, which will be considered by the full council on 20th November 2024. No decisions were made at this meeting as it was for noting only.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee discussed progress on the council's Family Hubs, preparations for an upcoming Ofsted inspection, and preparations for a separate inspection of the council's Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision.

Audit Committee - Thursday, 10th October, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee discussed progress on clearing the backlog of audits from previous years, received an update on the current year’s audit and the appointment of new auditors, EY, considered a report on the Internal Audit function of the council including the findings of an External Quality Assessment, discussed the council’s risk management arrangements, and received a report on the council’s treasury management activities.

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee approved a new premises licence for Rotunda Cafe in Island Gardens to sell alcohol on and off the premises between 08:00 and 17:00. The committee also approved a new premises licence for 7A Ezra Street to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises until 23:30, Monday to Saturday, and until 19:30 on Sunday.

Council - Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024 7.00 p.m.

The meeting approved the creation of a Mayor's Winter Emergency Fund to provide financial support to pensioners ineligible for the scrapped Winter Fuel Allowance payments, and approved time-banded waste collection regulations. Two motions were also debated, one from the Administration on winter fuel payments and another from the Labour group about the council's homelessness accommodation placement policy.