Raja Anwar - Councillor for Waltham Forest (High Street)

Councillor Raja Anwar

Labour High Street

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

33 meetings · Page 2 of 7

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Member

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.

December 16, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 11, 2025
Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Member

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.

November 25, 2025
Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee POSTPONED Member

Review of a premises licence: Wood Street Café, 53 Wood Street, Walthamstow, E17 3JX, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 11.30 am

This meeting has been postponed.

November 25, 2025
Council Member

Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Waltham Forest Council met to discuss a range of topics, including amendments to the council's constitution, treasury management, and a motion regarding support for local businesses. Councillors agreed to amend the Council Procedure Rules and the Councillor's Code of Conduct, and noted reports on treasury management activities, scrutiny, and the use of emergency provisions. The council also rejected a Conservative Group motion calling for support for local businesses.

October 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Application for a premises licence: 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton E10 5BT

From: 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 - December 16, 2025

...to Grant in Part the Licence for 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton E10 5BT, with a reduction in hours of the recorded music, and specific hours for the sale of alcohol and live music.

Recommendations Approved

Review of a premises licence: BlackStar Bar & Grill, 54 St James Street, Walthamstow, E17 7PE

From: 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 - December 16, 2025

...to modify the premises licence for BlackStar Bar & Grill by excluding late night refreshment and recorded music, reducing the sale of alcohol and opening hours to 08:00-23:00 Monday-Saturday and 08:00-22:30 Sunday, and removing the right to have live and recorded music during deregulated times.

Recommendations Approved

Protocol for honorary alderperson

From: Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm - December 11, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 33

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 72