Councillor Angelo Weekes

Council - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 7.15 pm

At the meeting on 12 December, the council made a number of decisions. The council approved the adoption of a new Council Tax Support Scheme. Councillors voted to note the annual Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report. Councillors noted the political balance of the council, following the results of a by-election and the recent formation of the Independent and Green Group. Councillors voted to adopt an updated constitution, and approved a series of new committee appointments. Finally, councillors discussed and then voted to adopt two motions: one on giving refugees time to resettle, and a second on winter fuel allowance.

Licensing Sub Committee C - Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 7.45 pm

The meeting was about applications for new licences and variations to existing licences. It included reports on four different venues. Three of the applications were for new licences and one was for a variation to an existing licence. All of the applications included proposals to sell alcohol. The report pack does not tell us what was actually discussed, or whether any decisions were actually made.

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th December, 2024 7.30 pm

The meeting discussed the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s annual review of complaints, social value in home care contracts, the council’s finances, and potential undeliverable savings in a range of areas.

Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 7.30 pm

The Committee heard presentations from community groups and council officers about the Council's efforts to tackle climate change, with a particular focus on reducing e-waste, improving recycling rates and creating nature neighbourhoods.

Licensing Sub Committee C - Tuesday, 19th November, 2024 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee C met to discuss an application for a new premises licence for Marrable's Hotel, 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5RJ. The committee approved the application, subject to conditions, including that only hotel guests will be able to buy alcohol at the premises between 07:00 and 08:00.