Councillor Clare Jeapes

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 6.20 pm

The Islington Council Licensing Committee met on 10 June 2025 to discuss changes to the membership of the Licensing Sub-Committees. Councillor Heather Staff, Chair of Licensing Committee and Migrants Champion, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Islington Council Licensing Sub Committee D met to discuss new premises licences for Sud Italia and West 25. A decision on Sud Italia was deferred, while the application for West 25 was granted with amended conditions.

Planning Committee - Monday, 2nd June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Council Planning Committee met to discuss and approve a planning application for the Bemerton Estate South, involving the demolition of garages and construction of new dwellings and community space. The committee approved the application with amendments to ensure flexibility in the provision of affordable housing and to include resident engagement in the design of play spaces and landscaping.

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 6.20 pm

The Licensing Committee of Islington Council met on 20 May 2025 to discuss the appointment of licensing sub-committees for the upcoming year and to review the minutes of their previous meeting. The committee was also scheduled to consider if any items should be treated as urgent or exempt from press and public access.

Annual Council - Thursday, 15th May, 2025 7.15 pm

At the Annual Council meeting, Councillor Jason Jackson was elected as Mayor of Islington, becoming the first black man to hold the post. Councillor Rosalyn Ngongoro was appointed as Deputy Mayor, and councillors were assigned to various committees and outside organisations. The council also formally appointed Paul Clarke as Interim Section 151 Officer[^1].