Phil Graham - Councillor for Islington ( Bunhill)

Councillor Phil Graham

 Independent  Bunhill

Email: Phil.Graham@islington.gov.uk

Council: Islington

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Housing Scrutiny Committee Annual Council Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Regulatory Committee Licensing Sub Committee D (Committee Member) Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) (Committee Member) Voluntary and Community Sector Committee Licensing Sub Committee C Licensing Sub Committee A (Substitute) Council (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

71 meetings · Page 5 of 15

Licensing Sub Committee A Substitute

Licensing Sub Committee A - Monday, 30th June, 2025 6.45 pm

The Islington Council Licensing Sub Committee A met on 30 June 2025 to review the premises licence for Cally Local, 490 Caledonian Road, following a closure order issued by Highbury Corner Magistrates Court. Councillors voted to revoke the licence, citing the licensee's failure to uphold the licensing objective of the prevention of crime and disorder.

June 30, 2025
Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the council's response to rough sleeping and to select a scrutiny topic for the 2025/26 municipal year. The committee agreed that homelessness would be the scrutiny topic for the year, allowing for a wider scope including temporary accommodation, rent capping, and lobbying the government. They also noted the membership, terms of reference, and dates of future meetings.

June 17, 2025
Licensing Committee

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 6.20 pm

The Islington Council Licensing Committee met on 10 June 2025 to discuss changes to the membership of the Licensing Sub-Committees. Councillor Heather Staff, Chair of Licensing Committee and Migrants Champion, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

June 10, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee D

Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Islington Council Licensing Sub Committee D met to discuss new premises licences for Sud Italia and West 25. A decision on Sud Italia was deferred, while the application for West 25 was granted with amended conditions.

June 10, 2025
Licensing Committee

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 6.20 pm

The Licensing Committee of Islington Council met on 20 May 2025 to discuss the appointment of licensing sub-committees for the upcoming year and to review the minutes of their previous meeting. The committee was also scheduled to consider if any items should be treated as urgent or exempt from press and public access.

May 20, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

4 decisions

Procurement and contract award for the supply of diesel fuel for Council fleet vehicles 1030424

From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025

...to award a 24-month contract to Certas Energy Limited for the supply of diesel fuel for the Council's fleet vehicles, pursuant to the Crown Commercial Services Liquid Fuels 3 framework.

Recommendations Approved

Stacey Street Somewhere Safe to Stay Hub - extension of contract 1030022

From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025

...to accept additional funding from the Greater London Authority and extend the contract with Single Homeless Project to continue providing support services at the Stacey Street Somewhere Safe to Stay Hub until March 31, 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Recordable decision - Contract extension for support for rough sleepers

From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025

...to extend the contract with Via Community Ltd for drug and alcohol support for rough sleepers for 12 months at a value of £378,185.89.

Recommendations Approved

Recordable decision taken by Director of Housing Operations - contract variation for Assessment & Reconnection Team

From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025

...to extend the contract for the Assessment & Reconnection Team, which supports people with a recent history of rough sleeping, for a 12-month period.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 71

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 4