Yemisi Anifowose - Councillor for Lewisham (Hither Green)

Councillor Yemisi Anifowose

Labour Party Hither Green

Email: Yemisi.Anifowose@lewisham.gov.uk

Council: Lewisham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Chair) (Committee Member) Children and Young People Select Committee Hither Green Local Assembly Meeting Housing Select Committee (Committee Member) Youth Provision Task and Finish Group (Committee Member) Appointments Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

55 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Committee Committee Member

Licensing Sub Committee A - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Committee Chair

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 05, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, a review of the Council's constitution, and updates on treasury management.

January 28, 2026, 7:30 pm
Appointments Committee Committee Member

Appointments Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am

The Appointments Committee of Lewisham Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss the appointment of a new Director of Housing Resident Engagement and Services. The meeting agenda also included the election of a Chair and Vice Chair, and the confirmation of previous minutes.

January 22, 2026, 9:30 am
Housing Select Committee Committee Member

Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Housing Select Committee of Lewisham Council met on 14 January 2026 to discuss several key issues, including compliance with Awaab's Law[^2], rent setting, temporary accommodation, and private sector licensing.

January 14, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

91 decisions · Page 3 of 19

Apologies for Absence

From: Licensing Sub Committee A - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 23, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, though no specific details regarding the recommendations or any absences are provided.

Recommendations Approved

Grand Empire, 108-110 Rushey Green SE6 4HW

From: Licensing Sub Committee A - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 23, 2025

...to refuse the application for a new premises licence for Grand Empire, citing concerns about operating hours, unclear floor plans, and the ability of the premises to continue operating under its existing license.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Licensing Sub Committee A - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 23, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes Public Pack, 27/08/2025 Licensing Sub Committee A

From: Licensing Sub Committee A - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 23, 2025

...to approve the recommendations.

Recommendations Approved

KFC, 158 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4HQ.

From: Licensing Sub Committee C - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 02, 2025

...to grant the Premises Licence for late night refreshment for KFC Catford, 158 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4HQ for the hours requested, subject to the conditions offered with the Application and the additional conditions agreed by the Applicant.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 91