Ash Shah

Licensing and General Purposes Committee

Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Thursday 7th November, 2024 7.00 pm

The Licensing and General Purposes Committee approved a revised Licensing Policy [^1] for the period 2025 to 2030, and recommended that it be adopted at the next full meeting of the council. The committee noted that public consultation had taken place and that 24 responses had been received. Concerns were raised about a perceived increase in male-dominated cafés, with members citing businesses such as the Toscana, Cafe 01, Tirana, and Pizreni on Vivian Avenue in Hendon. Some respondents believed these venues were intimidating to women, with one resident stating:

Licensing and General Purposes Committee

the Licensing and General Purposes Committee of Barnet Council

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 18th September, 2024 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee noted the Council Tax Support Scheme.

Licensing and General Purposes Committee

Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Monday 8th July, 2024 7.00 pm

Barnet Council's Licensing and General Purposes Committee met to discuss the council's performance in managing licenses and to approve a new street trading policy. Councillors voted to approve the new street trading policy.