Councillor Lesley Smith
Email: cllr.lesley.smith@brent.gov.uk
Council: Brent
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 2 of 9
Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 10.15 am
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee of Brent Council is scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for Sanjit Express. The meeting documents outline the details of this application and previous related decisions.
Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 13 March 2026 - 10.15 am
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee of Brent Council is scheduled to consider an application for a variation to a premises licence. The application has been submitted by Just Cravings Ltd for their premises located at 150 Willesden Lane, NW6 7TH.
Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee of Brent Council met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues. The agenda included a review of the Council's arrangements for tackling fly-tipping and littering, a detailed financial forecast for the current year, and an annual report on complaints handling. The committee was also scheduled to receive updates on the scrutiny recommendations tracker and the committee's work programme for the upcoming year.
Council - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 3.30 pm
The Council of Brent met on Monday 23 February 2026 to discuss the borough's budget and council tax for the upcoming financial year, 2026-27. Attendees were also scheduled to review the external auditor's annual report on the council's value for money, a mid-year report on treasury management activities, and the annual review of the Members' Allowance Scheme.
Audit and Standards Advisory Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Audit and Standards Advisory Committee of Brent Council was scheduled to discuss a range of governance, financial, and operational matters. Key topics included an update on the council's self-referral to the Social Housing Regulator, a deep dive into the strategic risks presented by Artificial Intelligence, and an annual review of member complaints and the code of conduct.
Decisions from Meetings
6 decisions · Page 1 of 2
Application for New Premises Licence by Food & Wine Express Ltd for the premises known as Food & Wine, 246 Neasden Lane, NW10 0AA, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
From: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday 12 September 2025 10.00 am - September 12, 2025
...the application for a new premises licence by Food & Wine Express Ltd for Food & Wine at 246 Neasden Lane was granted with agreed conditions.
Recommendations Approved
Application for a Temporary Event Notice by Ms Sophia Dixon for the premises known as One Stop Caribbean, 17-19 High Street, NW10 4NE, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
From: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 30 July 2025 2.30 pm - July 30, 2025
...to grant Ms. Sophia Dixon's application for a Temporary Event Notice for One Stop Caribbean, 17-19 High Street, NW10 4NE, with agreed conditions, despite police objections.
Recommendations Approved
Application for the Review a Premises Licence following a Closure Order by Metropolitan Police for the premises known as Essentials, 383 Church Lane, London, NW9 8JB, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
From: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 14 July 2025 10.30 am - July 14, 2025
...to revoke the premises licence for Essentials, 383 Church Lane, London, NW9 8JB, finding that continuation of the licence would undermine all the licensing objectives.
Recommendations Approved
Application for a Variation to a Premises Licence by Kandasamy Manimaran for the premises known as Malar Cash & Carry, 541-543 High Road, Wembley, HA0 2DJ, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
From: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 12 May 2025 2.00 pm - May 12, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Application for a New Premises Licence by Mansour Ltd for the premises known as Lebanese Grill, 37 Station Road, NW10 4UP, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
From: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 7 May 2025 10.00 am - May 07, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 6