Leanna McPherson

Health Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 7:00 pm

The Health Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to discuss GP performance, public health spending, and an update on the interim health facility at Barking Riverside. They will also discuss appointments to the Outer North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 1 December 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee approved an application for a new premises licence for Brati A&A Cafe, but with a condition that alcohol sales must end at 10pm on Sundays, rather than the requested 10:30pm. The sub-committee heard from the licensing officer, interested parties, and the applicant before making their decision, and stated that the licensing objectives would be promoted by granting the application.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene to consider a licensing matter in the Longbridge ward[^2]. The central item for consideration was the application for a new premises licence for Royal Express, located at 12 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road, Barking IG11 8UN. This matter was brought before the sub-committee due to representations received from responsible authorities.

Assembly Secretary

Assembly - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7:00 pm

At a meeting of the Barking and Dagenham Assembly, councillors noted the Local Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024/25, approved the Annual Youth Justice Plan 2025/26, and agreed to submit the East London Joint Waste Plan Regulation 19 Submission Plan for government approval. The Assembly also noted the Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26 Mid-Year Review, and approved the appointment of Councillor Julia Williams to the Pensions Committee.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss two applications relating to Costcutter, 14-20 Farr Avenue, Barking IG11 0NZ. The committee refused a new premises licence for the Costcutter, but approved the transfer of the existing licence, with the caveat that this was to facilitate the removal of Ismail Garup as a licence holder, and not an endorsement of Caglar Garup as the sole licence holder.