Councillor Farhaan Rehman

Licensing Panel Chair

Licensing Panel - Monday, 28 July 2025 7:30 pm

The Hounslow Council Licensing Panel met on Monday, 28 July 2025, and appointed Councillor Farhaan Rehman as Chair. The panel then considered an application for a temporary street trading licence for Everyday Fruits & Veggies on Hounslow High Street, hearing a representation from Hounslow Highways.

Borough Council Member

Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm

The Hounslow Borough Council met to discuss a range of issues, including licensing policies, scrutiny reports, and community concerns, and also to appoint a new chief executive. The council approved the updated Statement of Licensing Policy, noted the Scrutiny Annual Report, declared war on waste criminals, supported the free school meal extension, and committed to putting culture at the heart of its growth strategy. Mandy Skinner was appointed as the new chief executive and returning officer.

Central Hounslow Area Forum Member

Central Hounslow Area Forum - Thursday, 17 July 2025 7:30 pm

The Central Hounslow Area Forum was scheduled to meet to discuss community support initiatives, receive updates, and provide a platform for public questions. The meeting was due to include community spotlights from the Hounslow Methodist Church and the Shaw Trust, as well as an open forum for questions from the public.

Licensing & General Purposes Committee Chair

Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing & General Purposes Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss and approve changes to the Hounslow Statement of Licensing Policy 2020 to 2025, and to decide whether to retain, modify, or remove the cumulative impact area, based on an updated research report and public consultation. The committee was also scheduled to recommend the updated policy to the Borough Council for adoption.

Licensing Panel Member

Non Solo Gelato - Temporary Street Trading, Licensing Panel - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 7:30 pm

The Licensing Panel convened to address a temporary street trading licence application and related concerns. Councillor Farhaan Rehman was appointed Chair of the meeting. The panel approved a temporary street trading licence for Non Solo Gelato, despite objections from local residents and a councillor.