Councillor Heather Staff

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee met to discuss corporate performance, budget monitoring, and scrutiny review planning. Councillors reviewed performance data, focusing on resident complaints and their handling, and examined the council's financial position, including areas of overspending and underspending. The committee also planned an informal session to discuss recommendations for their scrutiny review.

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

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 7.30 pm

The meeting discussed a successful pilot of a new thermal imaging scheme that helps residents identify how to make their homes more energy-efficient, and plans to develop the Council's work with anchor institutions[^2] in the Borough. The Committee heard a presentation from Councillor Sheila Chapman on the work of her Equalities, Communities and Inclusion portfolio, and then a presentation from Council officers on the Council's work with anchor institutions.

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.