Pakeezah Rahman

Licensing and General Purposes Committee Secretary

Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Monday 3rd November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Licensing and General Purposes Committee convened to discuss polling places, animal welfare, trading standards, environmental health and wellbeing in Barnet. Councillors approved changes to polling places, adopted an updated animal welfare licensing policy, and took note of reports on trading standards, health and safety, and the council's health and wellbeing performance. The committee also reviewed its forward work plan for the remainder of the year.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 21st October, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to review the premises licence for Nick Market, and ultimately decided to revoke the licence due to persistent breaches of licensing objectives related to crime and disorder. The review was prompted by the discovery of smuggled goods on the premises, including non-duty paid cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco, and non-compliant vape products. The committee determined that the premises had been used for persistent criminal conduct and that the licence holder had failed to take adequate remedial action.

Health & Wellbeing Board Secretary

Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday 18th September, 2025 9.30 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board at Barnet Council convened to discuss strategies for tackling substance misuse, suicide prevention, pharmaceutical needs, and safeguarding adults. The board approved the final draft of the Suicide Prevention Strategy 2026-2030 and the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2025-2028, and also noted the progress of the Combating Drugs Partnership and the Safeguarding Adults Board.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 14th August, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence with amendments to Vsands Trading Ltd, allowing them to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises between 10:00 and 23:00, with extended hours until 01:00 on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve/Day and bank holidays; and to open to the public between 07:00 and 23:30, with extended hours until 01:00 on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve/Day and bank holidays. The decision followed a hearing where concerns were raised by a local resident regarding potential crime and disorder. Several conditions were added to the licence to address these concerns.

Health & Wellbeing Board Secretary

Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday 24th July, 2025 9.30 am, NEW

The Health & Wellbeing Board met to discuss several key issues, including employment and health, food security, and suicide prevention in Barnet. The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting, heard updates on the Barnet transport strategy 2025 to 2042 and the council's policy on advertising and sponsorship of council-owned assets, and received presentations on employment, the Barnet Food Plan, and the Barnet Suicide Prevention Strategy.