Councillor Gary Heather

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].

Licensing Sub Committee A - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee A scheduled a meeting to take place on 24 April 2025, to discuss several licensing applications. Councillor Heather Staff was scheduled to chair the meeting. The committee was expected to review new premises applications for Doppio Zero, Sweety Cooky, and The National Youth Theatre, as well as a premises licence variation for the Archway Tavern.

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 18th March, 2025 6.30 pm

Budget Meeting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.15 pm

Islington Council agreed a balanced budget for 2025/26, set the level of council tax, and discussed the provision of public toilets in the borough.

Licensing Sub Committee A - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee decided to modify the premises licence of the Sekforde Arms, a pub on 34 Sekforde Street. The committee relaxed the conditions on opening windows after 8pm, as requested in a Minor Variation Application made by the licensee. Instead they decided that the area used for drinking outside the pub should be strictly demarcated. A detailed plan of the outside drinking area will be agreed with the Licensing Authority.