Councillor Dominic Stanton

Kaspas Desserts SW6 1NP & Imperial College W12, Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on 23 July 2025 and decided to grant a new premises licence to Imperial College White City Innovation District, and to reject a new premises licence for Kaspa's Desserts. The Imperial College licence was granted with conditions, while the Kaspa's Desserts application was rejected due to concerns about public nuisance and the impact on the residential area.

Full Council - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Hammersmith and Fulham Council Full Council meeting addressed topics ranging from local governance and finance to community and environmental concerns. The council welcomed Councillor Liam Downer-Sanderson, who was elected in the recent by-election, and also approved motions concerning the Macbeth Centre, free school breakfasts, climate change initiatives, and improvements to Uxbridge Road.

Wormwood Scrubs Charitable Trust Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Wormwood Scrubs Charitable Trust Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including the decommissioning of the KAA2 site[^1], the performance of grounds maintenance contracts, and updates on capital projects at the Linford Christie Stadium. The committee approved delegating authority to Councillor Alex Sanderson, Deputy Leader (with responsibility for Children and Education) and Lead Member for Inclusive Community Engagement and Co-production, the Chair, for final sign off on the Kensington Dragons Football Club lease, and to authorise solutions for track refurbishment up to £100,000. The committee also discussed the future of Park Lodge, considering its demolition due to structural issues.

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 7.00 pm

Councillor Mercy Umeh, Chair of Licensing Committee, led a meeting of the Licensing Committee, where members reviewed the annual licensing report, covering April 2024 to March 2025, and discussed a new draft Markets and Street Trading Licensing Policy. The committee agreed to put the updated Prescribed Standard Conditions for Street Trading Licences, the updated Regulation of Commodities for Street Trading Licences 2025, and the draft recommended Markets & Street Trading Licensing Policy 2025 – 2030 out for consultation. They also agreed to allow officers to consult on a proposal for the council to declare market rights, and a proposal to designate the whole borough or more streets for regulated street trading activities.

McDonald's Restaurants (312-314) 312 North End Road London SW6 1NG, Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 28th May, 2025 6.30 pm

The Hammersmith and Fulham Council Licensing Sub-Committee met to discuss an application from SMASH Operations Limited, trading as McDonald's at 312-314 North End Road, for a variation of their premises licence to extend late-night refreshment hours. After hearing from the licensing officer, numerous objectors, and the applicant, the committee decided to reject the application.