Councillor Sana Jafri

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider a new premises licence for Wimbledon Park and a variation to a premises licence for Rhynd, a wine and cheese bar. The committee granted the licence for Wimbledon Park with some modifications, and granted the licence for Rhynd with conditions.

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application from the Home Office Immigration Enforcement to review the premises licence of Londis, 1-4 Aubyn Square, London, SW15 5NT, following the discovery of an illegal worker at the premises. After hearing from all parties, the sub-committee decided to suspend the licence for one month and add new conditions to the licence. These conditions include maintaining a comprehensive staff register, ensuring staff complete right-to-work compliance training, and regular reviews of compliance files by the designated premises supervisor (DPS).

Meeting

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the performance of St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the annual report from Healthwatch Wandsworth, an update on the Care Technology Service, and the committee's work programme. Key discussions included financial pressures on the Trust, potential changes to services at Queen Mary's Hospital, and the future of Healthwatch.

Agenda

The Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the rising demand for education, health and care plans (EHCPs) and the council's 'Back to School 2025' programme, which supports schools, pupils, and families. A task and finish group is exploring the reasons behind the increase in EHCPs, while the 'Back to School 2025' programme is rolling out initiatives like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and the Apple Schools Programme.

Agenda

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application from East End Pizza Ltd, for a variation of their premises licence for Papa John's, 344 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 3BY. The committee heard arguments from the applicant, as well as a representation from the council's Environmental Services Officer (Noise), before adjourning to make their decision, which will be confirmed in writing within five working days.