Samena Baloch

Licensing Sub-Committee Officer

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 6:30 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to consider an application for a premises licence for Judiya Enterprises. The committee granted the amended application after an agreement was reached between the applicant and the police, resolving the initial objections.

Licensing Sub-Committee Officer

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee Officer

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 2 October 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss two applications for variations to premises licences. The committee approved the variation for CEO Lounge, subject to agreed conditions with the Metropolitan Police, but refused the variation for Makola Market.

Licensing Sub-Committee Officer

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 28 August 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider a review of the premises licence for Garip's Superstore LTD, trading as Costcutter, located at 14-20 Farr Avenue, Barking, Essex. This review was initiated by the Home Office Immigration Enforcement Alcohol Licensing Team and supported by representations from the Metropolitan Police.

Licensing Sub-Committee Officer

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 27 May 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 27 May 2025 and refused an application to vary a premises licence for Westbury News. The application sought to extend the sale of alcohol, but was refused due to concerns about public safety and the prevention of crime and disorder.