The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 19 November 2025. The primary item on the agenda was a new premises licence application for Impressions events at 14 Milner Road, E15 3AD. However, due to a shortage of elected members, the hearing could not proceed and has been rescheduled.

New Premises Licence Application - Impressions Events, 14 Milner Road, E15 3AD

The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee was due to hear and determine a new premises licence application for Impressions events, located at 14 Milner Road, London E15 3AD. The application was for a range of licensable activities including the performance of dance, live and recorded music, plays, and facilities for dancing and making music, with proposed operating hours from 10:00 to 00:00, Monday to Sunday.

The premises previously held a licence which lapsed in 2017. Under new ownership, noise complaints from residents had been received by Newham Council's noise team. These complaints primarily related to anti-social behaviour and noise in the street, rather than emanating directly from the venue itself. Officers had met with the current owner, who was advised to apply for a new premises licence in August 2025.

The application, submitted in September 2025, attracted representations from residents on the grounds of crime and disorder and the prevention of public nuisance. Due to these representations, a hearing was scheduled. However, the hearing scheduled for 19 November 2025 could not proceed as there was a shortage of elected members, with a minimum of three required to form a quorum. The applicant and those who made representations were notified. The hearing has now been rescheduled for 12 January 2026.