Councillor Jane Barbara Lofthouse

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Wednesday 1st October 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to review the premises licence for NKS Food Centre at 185 Altmore Avenue, following an application from a local resident, Mr Abraham, citing concerns over crime, disorder and public nuisance. After hearing from all parties, the committee decided to modify the licence to include additional conditions, including mandatory thorough staff training within the next month, working closely with the council's licensing team.

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Thursday 18th September 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene to consider a variation to a premises licence, and to confirm the procedure for the meeting. Councillors were also expected to declare any relevant interests at the start of the meeting, in accordance with the Members' Code of Conduct.

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Wednesday 17th September 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing Act 2003[^2] subcommittee of Newham Council met to review the premises licence for Stratford Food and Wine, located at 7 Church Street, Stratford, London E15 3HU, following an application by the council's licensing authority. The committee decided to modify the licence with additional conditions, which will be detailed in a decision letter sent to the applicant within five working days. The applicant, responsible authorities, and interested parties have the right to appeal this decision at the Magistrates Court within 21 days.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 17th September 2025 7.00 p.m.

The London Borough of Newham's Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission met to discuss emerging matters in health and social care, hospital pressures, and alcohol misuse inequalities. The commission agreed to note submissions and comments made regarding hospital pressures and confirmed its intention to further examine reablement, step-down, and discharge support at a future meeting. Councillors also agreed to note reports on alcohol misuse and take forward observations and recommendations as part of ongoing scrutiny.

Education Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Monday 15th September 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Education, Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission met to discuss education place planning, youth empowerment, and community safety, agreeing to note reports on each topic. Councillors raised concerns about school closures, support for pupils with special educational needs, and the impact of poverty on young people.