Councillor Christine Smith
Email: CouncillorChristine.Smith@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
60 meetings · Page 4 of 12
METEOR RESTAURANT (TEN), Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 8th August, 2025 10.30 am
The Havering Council Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss a temporary event notice (TEN) application for the Meteor Restaurant located at 216-218 Main Road, Romford, RM2 5HA. The application, submitted by Mr. Astrit Kurtaj, sought to extend the restaurant's licensing hours for a wedding celebration. However, objections were raised by both the police and Havering's Noise Team, leading to a hearing to consider the application.
GeTURKISH, Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 10.30 am
The Havering Council Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss an application by GeTurkish Ltd for a new premises licence at 8 Station Road, Romford, RM2 6DA[^2]. Despite initial indications of approval, the sub-committee ultimately refused the application, citing concerns about the late operating hours and the applicant's insufficient consideration of delivery services.
Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of the London Borough of Havering was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 23 July 2025. The agenda included annual reports from committees and member champions, petitions, and the election of Member Champions for the Over 50s and for the Voluntary Sector Compact. Also to be discussed was a report of the Chief Executive on Exceptions to the Call-in (Requisition) Procedure.
People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee met on 15 July 2025 to discuss the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assurance of the local authority, Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) needs and pressures, and ONEL JHOSC nominations.
Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 4.00 pm
The Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss health updates from various NHS providers, and to examine integrated neighbourhoods. The meeting was also scheduled to include a discussion of a proposed Superloop bus route.
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