Councillor James Potts

Licensing Sub Committee C - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm

In a meeting on 2 December 2025, Islington's Licensing Sub Committee C, chaired by Councillor Valerie Bossman-Quarshie, considered applications for two new premises licences. The application for Fabrica x Café was withdrawn, but the committee approved a new premises licence for Basilico, a pizza takeaway restaurant on 26 Penton Street, permitting late-night refreshment until 2:00 am, subject to several conditions.

Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the Active Travel Programme, presentations from dockless bike companies, and household recycling rates, as well as review the committee's work plan for the coming year. Representatives from Islington Fixers, Archway Upcycle, and ReLondon were expected to provide witness evidence regarding reuse and repair. The meeting was scheduled to take place at the Town Hall on Upper Street.

Freedom of the Borough, Council - Friday, 21st November, 2025 3.00 pm

Islington Council held a special meeting to award the Freedom of the Borough to Arsenal Women's Football Club in recognition of their UEFA Women's Champions League win in 2024-25. The motion was proposed, seconded, and then supported by several councillors, before being passed unanimously. Representatives from Arsenal Women's Football Club attended the meeting to accept the award.

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Islington Council Licensing Committee was scheduled to meet on 13 November 2025 to discuss the draft Islington Gambling Policy, and Islington's Experience Economy, and to review their work programme for the coming year.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 4 November 2025 to discuss safeguarding and support services for children and young people in Islington. The agenda included verbal updates on government special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform, and the consideration of the Islington Safeguarding Children Annual Report, the Start for Life Programme Update, and the Child Protection Annual Report. The committee was also scheduled to discuss its work programme.