Cllr Adegboyega Oluwole

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 1 December 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss an application for a new premises licence for Brati A&A Cafe, and ultimately decided to approve the application, with a condition to end the sale of alcohol at 10pm on Sundays. The applicant, Luljim Brati, sought permission to sell alcohol from 10am to 10.30pm, Monday to Sunday at the cafe, located at 530 Rainham Road South, Dagenham. The sub-committee heard representations from interested parties, the licensing officer, and the applicant before making their decision.

Audit and Risk Committee - Wednesday, 26 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee met to discuss external audit reports from BDO and Grant Thornton (GT), consider management responses, and review the committee's work programme. The committee approved the audited Statement of Accounts for the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and the Pension Fund for the financial years 2019/20 to 2022/23, delegating authority to the Strategic Director of Resources to finalise the accounts with BDO for publication.

Assembly - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7:00 pm

At a meeting of the Barking and Dagenham Assembly, councillors noted the Local Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024/25, approved the Annual Youth Justice Plan 2025/26, and agreed to submit the East London Joint Waste Plan Regulation 19 Submission Plan for government approval. The Assembly also noted the Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26 Mid-Year Review, and approved the appointment of Councillor Julia Williams to the Pensions Committee.

Licensing and Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing and Regulatory Committee met to discuss proposed changes to the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) Sex Establishment Licensing Policy. The committee agreed to the suggested changes to the policy, directing officers to incorporate the discussed amendments before submitting the updated policy to the cabinet for final approval. The updated policy aims to ensure the council can continue to enforce the policy's provisions, aligning with the council's priorities of protecting vulnerable residents and promoting inclusive growth and regeneration.

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.