Councillor Gary Heather

Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 7.30 pm

The Environment, Climate Change and Transport Scrutiny Committee met to discuss household recycling rates and waste reduction, and to review the borough's progress towards its net zero carbon targets. Councillors agreed to a Scrutiny Initiation Document (SID) to investigate the plateauing of household recycling rates, and heard updates on climate action progress, including transport, building decarbonisation, and green initiatives. The committee also agreed to their work plan for the coming year.

Licensing Sub Committee A - Thursday, 28th August, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee A met to consider a new premises licence application for Kzemos, a new immersive games venue on Hornsey Street. While the Metropolitan Police and the council's pollution team had agreed conditions with the applicant, four letters of representation were received from local residents. Ultimately, the committee decided to grant the licence, subject to conditions outlined in the agenda and deemed appropriate to promote the four licensing objectives[^2].

Licensing Committee - Monday, 14th July, 2025 6.20 pm

The Islington Council Licensing Committee convened on 14 July 2025, confirming the minutes of their previous meeting and amending the membership of Licensing Sub-Committee D. Councillor Nurullah Turan was appointed as the Vice-Chair of Licensing Sub-Committee D.

Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 7.15 pm

At a meeting of Islington Council, councillors discussed a range of issues including the impact of government cuts, the importance of social value in procurement, and support for private renters. Councillors voted to support motions on embedding social value and compliance in procurement, supporting private renters, and recognising the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the local campaign to save the Upper Street Post Office. An original motion opposing cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was amended and then carried.

Licensing Sub Committee A - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee A met to discuss a temporary event notice (TEN) application for Drip, located at 27 Clerkenwell Road. The committee decided to refuse the application and serve a counter notice, citing concerns about potential public nuisance due to prior noise complaints.