Councillor Ilkay Cinko-Oner

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6th February, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Community Screening Committee received presentations from three different organisations about rough sleeping services, community asset management and repairs. The committee agreed that Islington should continue with its current practice of working with other organisations to support women experiencing rough sleeping, and asked for a detailed breakdown of repeat repair callouts.

Licensing Sub Committee C - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee C of Islington Council met on 21 January 2025 and refused one application for a variation to a premises licence and granted another. The committee also heard that an application to vary another licence had been deferred.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 7th January, 2025 7.00 pm

The committee heard evidence from three separate groups on the topic of school attendance and were updated on the council's efforts to improve attendance across the borough.

Licensing Sub Committee B - Tuesday, 7th January, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee B refused an application for a new premises licence for Doppio Zero, Ground Floor Cafe, 4 Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LN after hearing evidence from local residents about breaches of licensing law, planning rules and concerns about fire safety at the premises. The Sub-Committee also adjourned consideration of an application for a new premises licence to allow late night refreshment at Chicken Cottage Holloway Road, 169 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LX.

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 6th January, 2025 7.30 pm

The committee discussed a report on housing performance in the second quarter of the financial year and then heard a presentation from Elie Dedecker, the Chief Executive of the Bromley by Bow Centre, on their approach to community centres. They then discussed the upcoming schedule for the committee.