Councillor Karen Smith

Licensing Panel Member

Licensing Panel - Monday, 28 July 2025 7:30 pm

The Hounslow Council Licensing Panel met on Monday, 28 July 2025, and appointed Councillor Farhaan Rehman as Chair. The panel then considered an application for a temporary street trading licence for Everyday Fruits & Veggies on Hounslow High Street, hearing a representation from Hounslow Highways.

Borough Council Member

Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm

The Hounslow Borough Council met to discuss a range of issues, including licensing policies, scrutiny reports, and community concerns, and also to appoint a new chief executive. The council approved the updated Statement of Licensing Policy, noted the Scrutiny Annual Report, declared war on waste criminals, supported the free school meal extension, and committed to putting culture at the heart of its growth strategy. Mandy Skinner was appointed as the new chief executive and returning officer.

Licensing & General Purposes Committee Member

Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing & General Purposes Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss and approve changes to the Hounslow Statement of Licensing Policy 2020 to 2025, and to decide whether to retain, modify, or remove the cumulative impact area, based on an updated research report and public consultation. The committee was also scheduled to recommend the updated policy to the Borough Council for adoption.

Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum Chair

Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum - Thursday, 26 June 2025 7:30 pm

The Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum was scheduled to meet to discuss a range of issues including community health, the Thriving Communities Fund, and ward updates. The forum was also set to include an open session for questions from the public.

Licensing Panel

IL Bebo’s Restaurant, Licensing Panel - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7:30 pm

The Licensing Panel of Hounslow Council met on 17 June 2025 to consider a request to vary the premises licence for IL Bebo's Restaurant, and to review the Hounslow Licensing Policy.