Councillor Ben Curtis

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider a new premises licence for Buddy's Deli and a review of the premises licence for Exquisite Restaurant and Bar. The committee granted the licence for Buddy's Deli with amended hours and existing conditions, and deferred making a decision on Exquisite Restaurant and Bar for five working days.

Summary Expedited Review, Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 10 April 2025 5.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Lambeth Council met on 10 April 2025 to consider an application for a summary review of a premises licence. The meeting was convened to determine whether any interim steps were necessary, pending a full review. The report pack includes an application for the Summary Review and an overview of the hearing procedure.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 25 March 2025 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss three applications for premises licence variations. The committee approved the variation for Estrella Bar Tapas Restaurant and Rittos, with additional conditions for Rittos. The Hope and Anchor's application was also granted, with encouragement for the applicant to engage with residents.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 11 March 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting discussed and agreed to recommendations on three key issues: a review of library services; how the Council supports cultural and performing arts; and the night-time economy in the borough. There was concern that plans to cut £1 million from the libraries' revenue budget would affect staffing, the range of books available and opening hours. In relation to the Council's support for culture and performing arts, the Committee recommended that it should do more to promote the borough's cultural provision, especially to raise the profile of grassroots organisations. Finally, the Committee recommended that the Council do more to increase the police presence and develop security partnerships to address safety concerns in key night-life areas and on public transport at night.

Budget Council, Council - Wednesday 5 March 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting approved the Revenue and Capital Budget 2025/26, the External Auditor Recommendations and the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26. Both the Green and Liberal Democrat groups presented alternative budgets that were not carried.