Chris Foxton

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Officer

Grant of a Premises Licence: Food & Wine, 556 High Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DH, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 11.30 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee convened to assess an application for a new premises licence for 556 High Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DH. The committee decided to grant the application in full, permitting the sale of alcohol (off sales) from 07:00 to 23:00, Monday to Sunday. This decision was made after considering representations from the applicant, a local business owner, and reviewing the council's licensing policy and Home Office guidance.

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Officer

Grant of a Premises Licence: De Essence, 417 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7EA, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee met to consider an application for a new premises licence for De Essence Restaurant & Lounge Ltd. The committee decided to grant the application in full, with some revisions to the proposed times and additional conditions added to the licence. These conditions had been agreed upon following discussions between the applicant, the licensing team, and the Metropolitan Police.

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Officer

Application for a premises licence: Popeyes, 259 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BH, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 5th August, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee met to discuss an application for a premises licence for Popeyes, 259 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BH. The sub-committee decided to grant the application in part, with amended hours and additional conditions to address concerns about public nuisance and late-night disturbance. The restaurant will be allowed to offer late night refreshment (deliveries) from 23:00 to 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and the opening hours of the premises will be 07:00 to 23:00 Sunday to Thursday, and 07:00 to 01:00 Friday and Saturday, with the premises closed to the public from 23:00 each night.

Council Officer

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm

Waltham Forest Council met on 17 July 2025, and after observing a moment of silence for the victims of the 7/7 attacks and others, councillors discussed a range of issues including play and community spaces, the borough's financial situation, and parking fees. A motion to support and improve play opportunities for children was passed, and several appointments to committees and outside bodies were agreed.

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee

Application for a Premises Licence: V's Burgers, 507 Hale End Road, Chingford, E4 9PT, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 29th May, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee met to consider an application for a premises licence for V's Burgers, located at 507 Hale End Road, Chingford, E4 9PT. The application was partially granted, with amended hours and additional conditions.