Clair Green

Licensing and General Purposes Committee

Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Thursday 7th November, 2024 7.00 pm

The Licensing and General Purposes Committee approved a revised Licensing Policy [^1] for the period 2025 to 2030, and recommended that it be adopted at the next full meeting of the council. The committee noted that public consultation had taken place and that 24 responses had been received. Concerns were raised about a perceived increase in male-dominated cafés, with members citing businesses such as the Toscana, Cafe 01, Tirana, and Pizreni on Vivian Avenue in Hendon. Some respondents believed these venues were intimidating to women, with one resident stating:

Licensing and General Purposes Committee

the Licensing and General Purposes Committee of Barnet Council

Safer Communities Partnership Board

Safer Communities Partnership Board - Friday 20th September, 2024 10.00 am

The Safer Communities Partnership Board noted all of the reports it considered. The Board heard updates on the use of CCTV, levels of Prevent referrals and work done to tackle anti-social behaviour. The meeting also included a discussion of a number of issues relating to the work of the Family Services, Serious Violence Duty, Combating Drugs Partnership and Hate Crime teams.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Crime and Disorder Scrutiny, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 18th July, 2024 7.00 pm

Safer Communities Partnership Board

Safer Communities Partnership Board - Friday 12th July, 2024 10.00 am

The Safer Communities Partnership Board meeting on 12 July 2024 reviewed the performance of the Safer Communities Partnership, including recent crime statistics and the work of the Antisocial Behaviour Team. The Board noted the progress made and received an update on the ongoing implementation of the Community Safety Plan.