Ben Mackmurdie - Councillor for Islington ( Clerkenwell)

Councillor Ben Mackmurdie

 Labour Party  Clerkenwell

Email: Ben.Mackmurdie@islington.gov.uk

Council: Islington

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Committee Annual Council Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Regulatory Committee Licensing Sub Committee A (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee C Licensing Sub Committee B Council (Committee Member) Planning Sub Committee B (Substitute)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the council's response to rough sleeping and to select a scrutiny topic for the 2025/26 municipal year. The committee agreed that homelessness would be the scrutiny topic for the year, allowing for a wider scope including temporary accommodation, rent capping, and lobbying the government. They also noted the membership, terms of reference, and dates of future meetings.

June 17, 2025
Licensing Committee

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 6.20 pm

The Islington Council Licensing Committee met on 10 June 2025 to discuss changes to the membership of the Licensing Sub-Committees. Councillor Heather Staff, Chair of Licensing Committee and Migrants Champion, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

June 10, 2025
Licensing Regulatory Committee

Licensing Regulatory Committee - Monday, 9th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Regulatory Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss street trading fees and charges, as well as the committee's membership and terms of reference. The committee was also scheduled to note the minutes of the previous meeting.

June 09, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee C

Licensing Sub Committee C - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee C met to consider a new premises licence application for West 25, 125 Packington Street and a premises licence variation for Rollex Inn, 5 Station Place. The meeting was scheduled to take place on 20 May 2025 at the Town Hall.

May 20, 2025
Licensing Committee

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 6.20 pm

The Licensing Committee of Islington Council met on 20 May 2025 to discuss the appointment of licensing sub-committees for the upcoming year and to review the minutes of their previous meeting. The committee was also scheduled to consider if any items should be treated as urgent or exempt from press and public access.

May 20, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

5 decisions

Contract award for general build repairs and maintenance works 1030542

From: Planning Sub Committee B - Monday, 7th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 07, 2025

...to approve the award of new contracts for general build repairs and maintenance works to Herts Heritage Building and Roofing Ltd, JOS Property Services Ltd, Komfort Services, and Polyteck Building Services Ltd, each for a maximum term of 48 months and an estimated total value of £4,600,000 (excluding VAT).

Recommendations Approved

Procurement and contract award for the supply of diesel fuel for Council fleet vehicles 1030424

From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025

...to award a 24-month contract to Certas Energy Limited for the supply of diesel fuel for the Council's fleet vehicles, pursuant to the Crown Commercial Services Liquid Fuels 3 framework.

Recommendations Approved

Stacey Street Somewhere Safe to Stay Hub - extension of contract 1030022

From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025

...to accept additional funding from the Greater London Authority and extend the contract with Single Homeless Project to continue providing support services at the Stacey Street Somewhere Safe to Stay Hub until March 31, 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Recordable decision - Contract extension for support for rough sleepers

From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025

...to extend the contract with Via Community Ltd for drug and alcohol support for rough sleepers for 12 months at a value of £378,185.89.

Recommendations Approved

Recordable decision taken by Director of Housing Operations - contract variation for Assessment & Reconnection Team

From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025

...to extend the contract for the Assessment & Reconnection Team, which supports people with a recent history of rough sleeping, for a 12-month period.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 54

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 5