Councillor Roger Tester

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Licensing Committee met to discuss the adoption of a revised Statement of Licensing Policy and to appoint members to Licensing Sub-Committees. The committee agreed to commend the revised Statement of Licensing Policy to the Full Council for approval and appointed members to serve on the Licensing Sub-Committees.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss policing in the borough, and the strategic planning and management of Greenwich's parks. The committee noted the upcoming executive decisions set out in the Forward Plan, and agreed to pick up with Councillor Rachel Taggart-Ryan, Cabinet Member Community Safety and Enforcement, the need for more publicity about policing in the Greenwich comms and social media channels.

Housing and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Housing and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to meet to discuss the Ending Male Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, and to conduct pre-decision scrutiny of the Leaseholder Repayments Policy. Councillor Leo Fletcher, Chair of Housing and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Greenwich Council has reviewed its financial strategy, debated the future of adventure playgrounds, and discussed government funding cuts. The council also appointed His Honour Judge Andrew Lees as the Honorary Recorder for the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Licensing Sub-Committee B - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Royal Borough of Greenwich's Licensing Sub-Committee B convened to discuss a request from Mr Prakash Patel, also known as Tom, on behalf of The Ship Sports Bar Limited, to modify the premises licence for The Ship Public House at 205 Plumstead Common Road. The committee ultimately decided to refuse the request to vary the licence. The application sought to remove a condition preventing patrons from taking drinks outside and to extend the licensed area to include the forecourt, accommodating 45 customers until 21:00 daily.