Councillor Angela Piddock

Licensing Sub-Committee (4) - Thursday 30th January, 2025 10.00 am

This meeting was about whether to grant or refuse three applications concerning the sale of alcohol. The most contentious decision was a request to allow a bottle shop to place tables and chairs outside of its shop, which was opposed by several neighbours. There was also a request to extend the hours during which alcohol can be sold at a petrol station, and a request for a new license for a speakeasy bar in a basement.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 28th January, 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 28 January 2025 was scheduled to discuss the Council's approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI), receive an update from the Leader of the Council, and review the Committee's work programme.

Licensing Sub-Committee (4) - Thursday 16th January, 2025 10.00 am

This meeting was about considering two applications for reviews of the premises licences of two restaurants in Soho. It does not tell us anything about what was actually discussed, or what was decided.

Council - Wednesday 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting was scheduled to include a motion to approve the appointment of Janet Kealey as an independent person to the council’s standards committee, a debate on the opportunities and challenges faced by residents of Harrow Road ward, a series of reports on the City Plan, homelessness, and reform of planning committees, and a report on Council Tax.

Budget Scrutiny Task Group - Tuesday 21st January, 2025 6.30 pm

This meeting of the Budget Scrutiny Task Group was scheduled to discuss the council's General Fund and Housing Revenue Account budgets for 2025/26. The agenda included presentations on the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement, proposed savings and investment proposals, and an update on the budget gap.