Councillor Jane Barbara Lofthouse

Local Development Committee - Monday 28th October 2024 6.30 p.m.

This meeting was about deciding whether to grant planning permission for construction projects in the borough. The meeting also included a discussion of the minutes of the meeting held on 23 September 2024 [^1]

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Monday 28th October 2024 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee met to consider an application to vary the premises licence for Cheers Bar Lounge, 5-9 Leytonstone Road. The application was granted.

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Thursday 24th October 2024 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee decided to suspend the Premises Licence of Bronze Royale, 319 Romford Road, Forest Gate E7 9HA for two months. The Sub-Committee also removed the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)[^2] and changed the opening hours to Sunday to Thursday 11:00 to 00:30, and Friday and Saturday 16:00 to 01:00. This decision followed a review instigated by The Metropolitan Police Licensing Team, who asked for the licence to be revoked.

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Wednesday 23rd October 2024 10.00 a.m.

A new restaurant on Green Street, Forest Gate, Deccan Bahar, was scheduled to be considered for a new premises licence. The restaurant was the subject of two noise complaints from local residents. Separately, a Licensing Officer observed the business to be open after 23:00, despite not having a licence, and advised them to stop trading.

SACRE - Wednesday 23rd October 2024 6.30 p.m.

The meeting began with the announcement that Newham SACRE had won a London-wide Interfaith Award for their work with the Student RE Matters programme. The meeting then discussed various upcoming events, including Diwali, Bandi Shor Devas, Vaisakhi, a civic carol service, and Interfaith Week, which will run from 10th-17th November 2024. The meeting concluded with an agreement to hold the next meeting on 12th February 2025.