Heather Staff - Councillor for Islington ( Laycock)

Councillor Heather Staff

 Labour Party  Laycock  Chair of Licensing Committee and Migrants Champion

Email: heather.staff@islington.gov.uk

Council: Islington

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Committee (Chair) Policy and Performance Scrutiny Committee Annual Council Licensing Sub Committee C Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee A (Chair) (Committee Member) Planning Sub Committee A Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee Licensing Sub Committee B Council (Committee Member) Licensing Regulatory Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

69 meetings · Page 2 of 14

Licensing Committee Chair

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Islington Council Licensing Committee was scheduled to meet on 13 November 2025 to discuss the draft Islington Gambling Policy, and Islington's Experience Economy, and to review their work programme for the coming year.

November 13, 2025
Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss homelessness, temporary accommodation standards, and housing complaints. The committee reviewed evidence for the Scrutiny Review on Homelessness 2025-26, including a report on challenges finding face-to-face help with homelessness applications and a London School of Economics (LSE) report on temporary accommodation. Members also discussed surveying standards in council-owned temporary accommodation, the annual housing complaints report, and a quarterly review of housing performance.

November 11, 2025
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss supporting Islington's residents to financial resilience, and to review the forward plan of key decisions. The committee was also expected to receive verbal updates from committee chairs, and to review their work plan and action sheet.

November 06, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee A Chair

Licensing Sub Committee A - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee A met on 4 November 2025 to consider new premises licence applications for four locations: University of the Arts, Runway East , The Horses, and Amnesty International. Councillors were reminded that members of the public were welcome to attend the meeting.

November 04, 2025
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee (CRESC) convened to discuss the Leader's annual presentation, corporate performance, budget monitoring, capital budget monitoring, and the medium-term financial strategy. The committee noted the reports and discussed key issues such as poverty, housing, and financial challenges facing the council.

October 09, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

2 decisions

Contract award for deep cleaning services framework agreement - 1029627

From: Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 1st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 01, 2025

...to award a contract for a deep cleaning services framework agreement for up to 48 months, with an estimated spend of £1.4 million, to support Islington residents needing assistance in maintaining safe living environments.

Recommendations Approved

Contract award for estate recycling site enclosures framework agreement 1029703

From: Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 1st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 01, 2025

...to approve the award of a framework agreement for estate recycling site enclosures to Streetspace, Green Roof Shelters, and Storm Environmental for up to three years at a cost of up to £2 million.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 69

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 2