Councillor Heather Staff

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].

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss tenancy satisfaction, homelessness and housing performance in Islington. Councillors heard that overall tenant satisfaction is above the London median, but that complaints handling and asbestos management require improvement. The committee also began its scrutiny of homelessness in the borough, hearing about the financial challenges, customer journeys, and rough sleeping initiatives.

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.