Christine Smith - Councillor for Havering (Hylands & Harrow Lodge)

Councillor Christine Smith

Havering Residents Association Hylands & Harrow Lodge

Email: CouncillorChristine.Smith@havering.gov.uk

Council: Havering

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee (Committee Member) Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee (Committee Member) Overview & Scrutiny Board Planning Committee Audit Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

60 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee Committee Member

Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to consider a range of important topics, including the business plan for Mercury Land Holdings, updates on the food waste service, and a review of the School Streets Programme. The committee's agenda also included discussions on the Active Travel Strategy and Homes in Multiple Occupancy (HMOs).

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

THE PALMS HOTEL, Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 11.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on 23 January 2026 was adjourned to allow members to conduct a site visit to the Palms Hotel. The committee will reconvene on 10 February 2026 to hear representations and make a determination on the premises licence application for Boka by Palms.

January 23, 2026, 11:30 am
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 21 January 2026 was largely dominated by a debate over an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, which ultimately led to the adjournment of most business. After extensive procedural discussions and votes, the council agreed to defer the remaining agenda items to a future date.

January 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee Committee Member

People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to discuss plans for managing winter demand at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust (BHRUT), review the annual report from Healthwatch Havering, and consider new strategies for education, employment, and community safety. The meeting's agenda also included a pre-decision scrutiny of the Havering Community Safety Partnership Plan for 2026-29 and the adoption of a new Education & Employment Skills Strategy.

January 13, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

RASA FOOD AND WINE, Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 19th December, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Havering Council is scheduled to convene to consider an application for a new premises licence. The primary focus of the meeting will be on an application for Rasa Food & Wine, located at 20 Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6JN. The committee, composed of Councillor Philippa Crowder, Councillor Jane Keane, and Councillor Christine Smith, will assess the application made by Tharsan Sivasaravanamuthu, taking into account representations from interested parties.

December 19, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

22 decisions · Page 1 of 5

APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE - RASA FOOD & WINE, 20 STATION LANE, HORNCHURCH, RM12 6JN

From: RASA FOOD AND WINE, Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 19th December, 2025 10.30 am - December 19, 2025

...granted the application for a premises licence for Rasa Food & Wine, authorising off-sales of alcohol from Monday to Sunday between 08:00 and 23:00, with the addition of conditions regarding the sale of spirits in bottles of less than 35cl and a cigarette litter control measure.

Recommendations Approved

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS

From: THE DRILL HOTEL, Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 10, 2025

...to extend the Drill Hotel's opening hours was refused due to concerns that it would undermine the licensing objectives of preventing crime and disorder and public nuisance.

Recommendations Approved

APPLICATION TO VARY A PREMISES LICENCE - THE DRILL HOTEL

From: THE DRILL HOTEL, Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 10, 2025

...to extend the Drill Hotel's licensable activities was refused due to concerns about crime, disorder, and public nuisance.

Recommendations Approved

APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE - DARTS KNIGHT

From: DARTS KNIGHT, Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 10.30 am - October 02, 2025

... the application for a premises licence for Darts Knight, permitting the supply of alcohol from 10:00 to 23:00 seven days a week, was granted with the additional condition that alcohol consumption be ancillary to booking a lane for playing darts.

Recommendations Approved

APPLICATION FOR A NEW PREMISES LICENCE - GeTURKISH LTD, 8 STATION ROAD, ROMFORD, RM2 6DA

From: GeTURKISH, Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 10.30 am - July 24, 2025

...to REFUSE the application for a new premises licence for GeTurkish LTD at 8 Station Road, Romford, RM2 6DA, due to concerns that the licensing objectives of preventing public nuisance, crime and disorder, and protecting children from harm would not be properly promoted, particularly regarding the delivery aspect of the business.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 60

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 22