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.
56 meetings · Page 3 of 12
DAMYNS HALL AERODROME (TEN), Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 10.30 am
The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss a temporary event notice (TEN) application submitted by Danny Mosh-Alim for the Uganda Festival 2025, scheduled to take place at Damyns Hall Aerodrome on 6 September 2025. The police raised concerns about public safety, crime prevention, and public nuisance, leading to an objection. Ultimately, the sub-committee rejected the application, citing inadequate preparation to promote the licensing objectives[^2].
METEOR RESTAURANT (TEN), Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 8th August, 2025 10.30 am
The Havering Council Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss a temporary event notice (TEN) application for the Meteor Restaurant located at 216-218 Main Road, Romford, RM2 5HA. The application, submitted by Mr. Astrit Kurtaj, sought to extend the restaurant's licensing hours for a wedding celebration. However, objections were raised by both the police and Havering's Noise Team, leading to a hearing to consider the application.
GeTURKISH, Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 10.30 am
The Havering Council Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss an application by GeTurkish Ltd for a new premises licence at 8 Station Road, Romford, RM2 6DA[^2]. Despite initial indications of approval, the sub-committee ultimately refused the application, citing concerns about the late operating hours and the applicant's insufficient consideration of delivery services.
Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of the London Borough of Havering was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 23 July 2025. The agenda included annual reports from committees and member champions, petitions, and the election of Member Champions for the Over 50s and for the Voluntary Sector Compact. Also to be discussed was a report of the Chief Executive on Exceptions to the Call-in (Requisition) Procedure.
People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee met on 15 July 2025 to discuss the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assurance of the local authority, Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) needs and pressures, and ONEL JHOSC nominations.
Decisions from Meetings
21 decisions · Page 1 of 5
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
167 Hillrise Road RM5 3BW - Housing Scheme for the buy-back of ex -Local Authority properties.
From: METEOR RESTAURANT (TEN), Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 8th August, 2025 10.30 am - August 08, 2025
...to approve the recommendation to purchase the property at 167 Hillrise Road RM5 3BW as part of the Council Homes Acquisition Programme, increasing the supply of affordable housing.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 21