Councillor Kay Isa

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee meeting of Waltham Forest Council on 22 April 2025.

Review of a Premises Licence: Unions Cafe, 373 High Road, Leyton, E10 5NA, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee met to review the premises licence for Unions Cafe, and decided to suspend the licence for one month. The review was prompted by an incident where the premises licence holder (PLH) obstructed Immigration Enforcement officers, leading to police involvement. The suspension aims to allow authorities to work with the cafe's management and assess their understanding of relevant training to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm

This meeting is scheduled to cover a wide range of financial matters, including the Council's budget for 2025-26, the rates at which it will charge fees for its services, its plans to invest in new buildings and infrastructure and the pay of its employees. The meeting is also scheduled to include the appointment of Paul Calaminus to the Health and Wellbeing Board.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting of the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee included a presentation about the Council’s mental health promotion activities, an update on preparations for the upcoming Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection of Adult Social Care services and consideration of the Scrutiny work programme.

Variation of a premises licence: The Log Cabin, Whipps Cross Road, Leytonstone E11, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 3.30 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee considered an application by Mr Yasin Siddiqi to vary the premises licence of The Log Cabin, Whipps Cross Road, Leytonstone, E11 1NR. The Sub-Committee granted the application in part, allowing The Log Cabin to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises only between 12:00 and 21:00, Monday to Sunday. The Sub-Committee refused the request to extend the opening hours to 05:00.