Cllr Regina Rahman

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene to consider a licensing matter in the Longbridge ward[^2]. The central item for consideration was the application for a new premises licence for Royal Express, located at 12 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road, Barking IG11 8UN. This matter was brought before the sub-committee due to representations received from responsible authorities.

Assembly - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7:00 pm

At a meeting of the Barking and Dagenham Assembly, councillors noted the Local Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024/25, approved the Annual Youth Justice Plan 2025/26, and agreed to submit the East London Joint Waste Plan Regulation 19 Submission Plan for government approval. The Assembly also noted the Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26 Mid-Year Review, and approved the appointment of Councillor Julia Williams to the Pensions Committee.

Licensing and Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing and Regulatory Committee met to discuss proposed changes to the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) Sex Establishment Licensing Policy. The committee agreed to the suggested changes to the policy, directing officers to incorporate the discussed amendments before submitting the updated policy to the cabinet for final approval. The updated policy aims to ensure the council can continue to enforce the policy's provisions, aligning with the council's priorities of protecting vulnerable residents and promoting inclusive growth and regeneration.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss two applications relating to Costcutter, 14-20 Farr Avenue, Barking IG11 0NZ. The committee refused a new premises licence for the Costcutter, but approved the transfer of the existing licence, with the caveat that this was to facilitate the removal of Ismail Garup as a licence holder, and not an endorsement of Caglar Garup as the sole licence holder.

Policy Task Group - Monday, 10 November 2025 6:30 pm