Councillor Raja Anwar
Email: cllr.raja.anwar@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
30 meetings · Page 1 of 6
TEN Application: Walthamstow Trades Hall & Institute, 17 Hoe St, Walthamstow, E17 4SB, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Monday, 22nd December, 2025 10.00 am
The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to consider a temporary event notice (TEN) application and to determine whether to exclude the press and public from the meeting. The meeting will be held at the Waltham Forest Town Hall.
Application for a premises licence, 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton, E10 5BT, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to consider an application for a new premises licence. The application is for 1st City Self Drive, and has attracted a representation from another person, leading to a hearing. Councillors will be asked to decide whether to grant the application in full, grant it in part, or refuse it.
Review of a Premises Licence - BlackStar Grill & Bar, 54 St James Street, Walthamstow E17 7PE, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 11.00 am
The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to review the premises licence for BlackStar Bar & Grill, following an application for review. The sub-committee will hear evidence and consider representations before determining whether to modify, suspend, or revoke the licence, or take no action. The meeting may also exclude the press and public from part of the meeting.
Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Waltham Forest was scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss several topics, including the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for 2026/27, and a proposed new smoke control order. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the Corporate Parenting Board annual report and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.
Application for a premises licence; Good Day Lounge, 801 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 9DS, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee convened to consider an application for a premises licence for Good Day Lounge. The committee decided to grant the application in full, deeming it appropriate for the promotion of licensing objectives[^2]. The decision can be appealed within 21 days to Thames Magistrates Court.
Decisions from Meetings
70 decisions · Page 5 of 14
Variation of a premises licence: Orient Lounge, 389 High Road, Leyton, E10 5NA
From: Variation of a premises licence: Orient Lounge, 389 High Road, Leyton, London E10 5NA, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 11.30 am - September 04, 2025
...the Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee of Waltham Forest decided to approve the recommendations regarding the application to vary the premises licence for Orient Lounge, 389 High Road, Leyton, E10 5NA.
Recommendations Approved
Appointments
From: Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 17, 2025
...to approve several councillor and representative appointments and replacements across various committees, boards, and outside bodies.
Recommendations Approved
Labour Group Motion
From: Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 17, 2025
...to approve recommendations to support play and creativity for children and young people by protecting play spaces, investing in playgrounds and parks, establishing a Together We Play
fund, supporting the removal of 'No Ball Games' signs, and creating an online play directory.
Recommendations Approved
Tanya Restaurant, 624 High Road Leytonstone, London E11 3DA - Grant of a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003
From: Grant of a premises licence - Tanya Restaurant, 624 High Road Leytonstone, London E11 3DA, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 19, 2025
...to grant in part the application for a premises licence for Tanya Restaurant, with additional conditions outlined in appendix F of the report and amended hours for the sale of alcohol, late night refreshment, and live/recorded music, including extended hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
Recommendations Approved
Application for a premises licence: V's Burgers, 507 Hale End Road, Chingford, E4 9PT
From: Application for a Premises Licence: V's Burgers, 507 Hale End Road, Chingford, E4 9PT, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 29th May, 2025 10.00 am - May 29, 2025
...to grant in part the application for a premises licence for V's Burgers, with amended hours for recorded music, late night refreshment, and the sale of alcohol, both on and off the premises, along with additional conditions as outlined in appendix C of the report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 70