Councillor Ben Curtis

Council - Wednesday 16 October 2024 7.00 pm

The Council received a deputation about street cleaning and fly-tipping on Kingscore Road, Streatham, from local residents Juri Peggy Schmidt-Solta and Kizzie Ross. The residents explained that they were frustrated with the lack of street cleaning in the area, and the regularity of fly-tipping on the pavements. The Council noted the issue and pledged to review the street cleaning schedule for the road. Councillors also received and noted a verbal report from the Lambeth Youth Council. The Council then debated and voted to adopt the Capital Programme 2024 to 2028 FINAL which will see £89.485 million invested over the next four years across the Borough. The Constitution Report - Full Council was also debated and adopted, with amendments. The most significant changes to the Constitution include the formal inclusion of the Nolan Principles, and updated powers delegated to the Corporate Director of Finance.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 14 October 2024 7.05 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a variation of the premises licence for Supercute, Ground Floor Unit 1, Shakespeare Business Centre, Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8RR. The application allows the venue to host plays, films, live and recorded music, dance performances, and to sell late night refreshment. It also extends the hours during which licensable activities can be provided to midnight on Friday and Saturday. A variation to the licence for The Brickstone, 256-258 Brixton Road, London SW9 6AQ was withdrawn.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 25 September 2024 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee refused an application from Commune Studios Ltd for a new premises license to sell alcohol, provide late night refreshment, and play recorded music at Arch 657, and granted applications from Lowman Foods Limited and Istanbul Foodgate.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 10 September 2024 7.00 pm

The committee supported the council's plans to transition Homes for Lambeth back in house and use the properties currently being let on assured shorthold tenancies (AST) by Homes for Lambeth as temporary accommodation, and to enhance its support services for residents in receipt of benefits.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 10 September 2024 7.00 pm

The committee supported the council's plans to transition Homes for Lambeth back in house and use the properties currently being let on assured shorthold tenancies (AST) by Homes for Lambeth as temporary accommodation, and to enhance its support services for residents in receipt of benefits.