Councillor Ben Curtis

Council - Wednesday 15 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council meeting on 15 October 2025 included discussion of a wealth tax, a tourist levy, and the allocation of seats to political groups. Councillors also heard deputations on community space funding, parking for carers, and improvements to the Tulse Hill Gyratory. Ultimately, the council approved a motion to introduce an overnight levy in Lambeth and a motion to support Lambeth's night time economy and workers.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 4 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss applications for premises licences, focusing on Craft Metropolis and Mowgli Home. The committee granted Craft Metropolis's application to extend its hours for selling alcohol on Fridays and Saturdays, while the application for Mowgli Home was resolved without needing a committee decision.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 22 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the condition of the borough's highways and pavements, and to review the council's approach to managing and investing in its housing stock and estates. The committee made several recommendations regarding the prioritisation of road repairs, communication with residents, and collaboration with Transport for London (TfL). The committee also discussed a new asset management framework for council housing, and a policy for the disposal of Housing Revenue Account (HRA) assets.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 17 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Licensing Sub-Committee met to discuss two premises license applications. A decision on the application for Jungle Bar was deferred, and the application for Quick Stop to extend its hours for the sale of alcohol was granted, subject to amended and additional conditions.

Council - Wednesday 16 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council meeting on 16 July 2025 addressed several key issues, including a response to the Supreme Court judgment on sex and gender, tackling child poverty, and reviewing various committee reports. Councillors also debated the allocation of seats on committees following a recent by-election.