Councillor Gilbert Smyth

Licensing Sub Committee E - Tuesday 16 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee E of Hackney Council scheduled a meeting to address licensing concerns within the borough. The agenda included a new premises licence application, a request to vary an existing premises licence and a personal licence application. Councillor Richard Lufkin, Councillor Lynne Troughton and Councillor Gilbert Smyth were scheduled to be in attendance.

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 11 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to review the achievements of the administration and discuss the automation of parking appeals processing. Key decisions included noting the progress on manifesto commitments, the ongoing challenges faced by the council, and the priorities for the remainder of the administration's term. The commission also received an update on the implementation of an AI tool to streamline parking appeals.

Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 9 September 2025 2.00 pm

On Tuesday 9 September 2025, Hackney Council's Licensing Sub Committee D convened to discuss licensing applications for Donny's at 2 Westgate Street and Popeyes at 14 Kingsland High Street. The committee approved the recommendations for Donny's, while the application for Popeyes was withdrawn. Additionally, the committee noted the withdrawal of scheduled Temporary Event Notices (TENs) at 428 Kingsland Road.

Licensing Sub Committee B - Monday 1 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee B of Hackney Council convened to address a premises licence variation application for EartH, and to consider a standing item regarding temporary event notices. The sub-committee approved both the recommendations for the temporary event notices and the application to vary a premises licence for EartH.

Licensing Sub Committee B - Tuesday 29 July 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee B considered an application for a premises licence for Spaces Unlocked, 118 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3AY. The committee heard arguments both for and against the application, focusing on concerns about crime, public nuisance, and safety, before ultimately approving the recommendations.