Councillor Kay Isa

Application for a premises licence; Good Day Lounge, 801 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 9DS, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee convened to consider an application for a premises licence for Good Day Lounge. The committee decided to grant the application in full, deeming it appropriate for the promotion of licensing objectives[^2]. The decision can be appealed within 21 days to Thames Magistrates Court.

Review of a premises licence: Wood Street Café, 53 Wood Street, Walthamstow, E17 3JX, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 11.30 am

This meeting has been postponed.

Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Waltham Forest Council met to discuss a range of topics, including amendments to the council's constitution, treasury management, and a motion regarding support for local businesses. Councillors agreed to amend the Council Procedure Rules and the Councillor's Code of Conduct, and noted reports on treasury management activities, scrutiny, and the use of emergency provisions. The council also rejected a Conservative Group motion calling for support for local businesses.

Grant of a Premises Licence: De Essence, 417 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7EA, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee met to consider an application for a new premises licence for De Essence Restaurant & Lounge Ltd. The committee decided to grant the application in full, with some revisions to the proposed times and additional conditions added to the licence. These conditions had been agreed upon following discussions between the applicant, the licensing team, and the Metropolitan Police.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss a number of topics, including a proposal to enter into a new Section 75 agreement[^2] with North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT), and proposed changes to the Minimum Income Guarantee uplift. The committee was also expected to review the draft forward plan for the 2025/26 municipal year.