Councillor Aisha Malik-Smith

Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 9.00 pm

The Licensing Committee convened to address several key items, including the approval of minutes from previous meetings, adjustments to sub-committee memberships, and a decision regarding a premises licence application. The committee approved the minutes from the meetings held on 21 and 23 July 2025. Additionally, Councillor Rachel Onikosi was appointed to Licensing Sub-Committee D, replacing Councillor Natasha Burgess, and Councillor Kim Powell was nominated to the Licensing Urgency Sub-committee, replacing Councillor Bill Brown.

Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm

Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including increasing councillor allowances, the use of substitutes on committees, and motions on childcare and public ownership of Thames Water[^2]. Councillors agreed to increase their basic allowance by 3.2% to £13,201 per year, and approved the use of substitutes on certain committees to ensure meetings can proceed even if some members are absent. A motion supporting the Labour government's plan for 30 hours of free childcare was passed, as was an amended motion calling for Thames Water to be brought back into public ownership.

Healthier Communities Select Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Healthier Communities Select Committee met to discuss dentistry services, primary care access, integrated neighbourhood teams and adult social care performance in Lewisham. The committee noted reports on each of these topics. They also approved the minutes of the previous meeting, and confirmed there were no declarations of interest, or responses from the Mayor and Cabinet.

Licensing Sub-Committee A - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee A convened to consider a new premises licence application for Blackheath Fireworks and Temporary Event Notice [TENs] for Fourteen87. The Sub-Committee was also scheduled to elect a chair for the meeting and to make declarations of interest.

Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The Licensing Committee convened to address several key items, including the appointment of members to licensing subcommittees and the exclusion of the press and public for a confidential matter. Councillors agreed to appoint members to five subcommittees as outlined in the report. The committee also voted to exclude the press and public to discuss a confidential report regarding the Star & Garter AKA Dokis Lounge.