Councillor Christine Smith

Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider a range of important topics, including the business plan for Mercury Land Holdings, updates on the food waste service, and a review of the School Streets programme. The committee will also examine the Active Travel Strategy Consultation.

THE PALMS HOTEL, Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 11.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider an application for a premises licence for Boka by Palms, located within The Palms Hotel on Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch. The application sought to permit a range of licensable activities, including the supply of alcohol, films, live and recorded music, and late-night refreshment, with proposed operating hours extending into the early morning. The committee also had before it procedural reports and representations from responsible authorities, including the Police and Havering's Environmental Health team, outlining concerns regarding the application.

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 21 January 2026 was largely dominated by a debate over an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, which ultimately led to the adjournment of most business. After extensive procedural discussions and votes, the council agreed to defer the remaining agenda items to a future date.

People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to discuss plans for managing winter demand at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust (BHRUT), review the annual report from Healthwatch Havering, and consider new strategies for education, employment, and community safety. The meeting's agenda also included a pre-decision scrutiny of the Havering Community Safety Partnership Plan for 2026-29 and the adoption of a new Education & Employment Skills Strategy.

RASA FOOD AND WINE, Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 19th December, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Havering Council is scheduled to convene to consider an application for a new premises licence. The primary focus of the meeting will be on an application for Rasa Food & Wine, located at 20 Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6JN. The committee, composed of Councillor Philippa Crowder, Councillor Jane Keane, and Councillor Christine Smith, will assess the application made by Tharsan Sivasaravanamuthu, taking into account representations from interested parties.