Councillor Amina Ali

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

Licensing Regulatory Committee - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Regulatory Committee met to consider the application for the renewal of the Sexual Entertainment Venue (SEV) licence for The Nags Head, located at 17-19 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DU. The committee heard from the applicant, objectors, and considered reports from council officers, before adjourning to make a decision. The decision was deferred and will be made at a later date.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee met to discuss housing and regeneration priorities for 2025-26, receive an update on preparations for Awaab's Law[^2], and review the draft Housing Strategy. The committee discussed targets for affordable home building, improvements to council homes, and measures to address homelessness. They also talked about the challenges and opportunities in the private rented sector.

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee convened to discuss a new premises licence application and to consider extensions to decision deadlines for other applications. The committee reviewed an application for a new premise licence for Convenience 65, ultimately adjourning the meeting to consider the application further. Additionally, the committee agreed to extend the decision deadlines for applications relating to the Aldi store on Commercial Road, M&M Local on White Church Lane, and Pick Pic on Bethnal Green Road.

Human Resources Committee - Monday, 1st September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Human Resources Committee met to discuss a corporate director's update, senior recruitment, employee relations, and savings from early retirement and voluntary redundancy. The committee approved the extension of interim arrangements for the Director of Governance to 31 December 2025. A report on the people survey was also noted, with a decision to move into a closed session for further discussion.