Councillor Bettina Maidment

The Licensing Sub-Committee decided to serve a Counter Notice on the Temporary Event Notice for an event at Inessa Empire, 115a Stoke Newington Road, N16 8BX, on 20 July 2026. The Sub-Committee was satisfied that the proposed event would undermine the licensing objectives, specifically the prevention of public nuisance. The decision was made due to concerns about late-night noise affecting local residents, as evidenced by previous noise complaints and the Metropolitan Police's objection.

Hackney Council's Licensing Committee decided on 03/06/2026 that there was no other business for consideration. Recommendations were approved.

The Licensing Committee of Hackney Council decided to approve the establishment of five Sub-Committees (A-E) on 03/06/2026. The decision formally agreed to the establishment of these sub-committees as detailed in the report.

The Licensing Committee decided to note the Terms of Reference for the Licensing Committee and Licensing Sub-Committees for the Municipal Year 2026/27 on 03/06/2026. These terms of reference outline the functions and responsibilities of the committees.

The Licensing Committee of Hackney Council decided to approve recommendations on 03/06/2026. It noted the appointments of Cllr Kwame Otiende as Chair and Cllr Nicholas Blincoe as Vice Chair of the Licensing Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/27.