Councillor Jennifer Bailey

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.00 a.m.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Thursday 17th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Council meeting on 17 July 2025. The agenda included an election of a chair, declarations of interest from councillors, and an exempt report regarding staffing matters. Members were also expected to discuss excluding the press and public from part of the meeting.

Council - Monday 14th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 14 July 2025 included discussions on a range of topics, from the council's culture and relationships to temporary accommodation and financial challenges. Councillors were scheduled to discuss a report from the Cross-Party Working Group, a response to a Best Value Notice, and a review of political proportionality. Members were also expected to address questions from the public and fellow councillors, and to consider two motions relating to free school meals and environmental safety.

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Tuesday 24th June 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee of Newham Council met to discuss a variation application for Café Bonnane, and ultimately decided to grant the application with additional conditions. The committee agreed to extend the hours for the supply of alcohol, add off-sales, add late-night refreshment, and remove the condition requiring alcohol to be sold only with a table meal. These changes came with the conditions that alcohol must be served by a waiter or waitress, any alcohol taken off the premises must be in a sealed container, and no alcohol can be served in the outside area after 10pm.

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday 22nd May 2025 7.00 p.m.

The annual council meeting for the London Borough of Newham convened on 22 May 2025, featuring the election of Councillor Dr Rohit Kumar Dasgupta as the new Chair of Council and Councillor Imam Haque as the Vice-Chair. Councillors also discussed the calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year, political proportionality, and several annual reports from council committees.