Councillor Christine Smith
Email: CouncillorChristine.Smith@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
65 meetings · Page 2 of 13
Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to scrutinise the business plans of Mercury Land Holdings (MLH) and three regeneration projects: Bridge Close, the 12 Estates regeneration, and Rainham & Beam Park. The committee voted against holding an extraordinary full council meeting to discuss the MLH business plan, opting instead to allow it to proceed to Cabinet. The committee also made recommendations for MLH to produce a benefits dashboard and to amend its business plan to include an objective for delivering social value.
THE PALMS HOTEL, Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 11.30 am
The Licensing Sub-Committee hearing concerning the application for a premises licence for The Palms Hotel (Boka by Palms) was adjourned to allow members to conduct a site visit. The committee will reconvene on 10 February 2026 to hear representations.
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw a lengthy debate and eventual agreement on a revised motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, following procedural discussions and extensions to the meeting time. Key decisions were also made regarding park safety, the appointment of a Member Champion for the Voluntary Sector, and the formalisation of financial support for the Havering Volunteer Centre.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
22 decisions · Page 1 of 5
APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE - RASA FOOD & WINE, 20 STATION LANE, HORNCHURCH, RM12 6JN
From: RASA FOOD AND WINE, Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 19th December, 2025 10.30 am - December 19, 2025
...granted the application for a premises licence for Rasa Food & Wine, authorising off-sales of alcohol from Monday to Sunday between 08:00 and 23:00, with the addition of conditions regarding the sale of spirits in bottles of less than 35cl and a cigarette litter control measure.
Recommendations Approved
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
From: THE DRILL HOTEL, Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 10, 2025
...to extend the Drill Hotel's opening hours was refused due to concerns that it would undermine the licensing objectives of preventing crime and disorder and public nuisance.
Recommendations Approved
APPLICATION TO VARY A PREMISES LICENCE - THE DRILL HOTEL
From: THE DRILL HOTEL, Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 10, 2025
...to extend the Drill Hotel's licensable activities was refused due to concerns about crime, disorder, and public nuisance.
Recommendations Approved
APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE - DARTS KNIGHT
From: DARTS KNIGHT, Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 10.30 am - October 02, 2025
... the application for a premises licence for Darts Knight, permitting the supply of alcohol from 10:00 to 23:00 seven days a week, was granted with the additional condition that alcohol consumption be ancillary to booking a lane for playing darts.
Recommendations Approved
APPLICATION FOR A NEW PREMISES LICENCE - GeTURKISH LTD, 8 STATION ROAD, ROMFORD, RM2 6DA
From: GeTURKISH, Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 10.30 am - July 24, 2025
...to REFUSE the application for a new premises licence for GeTurkish LTD at 8 Station Road, Romford, RM2 6DA, due to concerns that the licensing objectives of preventing public nuisance, crime and disorder, and protecting children from harm would not be properly promoted, particularly regarding the delivery aspect of the business.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 65
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 22