Jessica Hammersley-Rich - Councillor for Croydon (Woodside)

Councillor Jessica Hammersley-Rich

Labour Woodside Shadow Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture

Email: Jessica.Hammersley-Rich@croydon.gov.uk

Council: Croydon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Health & Wellbeing Board (Board Member) Corporate Parenting Board Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee Planning Committee (Reserve)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee met on Monday to discuss an application for a premises licence at Wandle Park Cafe, and ultimately decided to grant the application. The licence is subject to conditions offered by the applicant, mandatory conditions imposed under the Licensing Act 2003, and an additional condition that alcohol can only be sold with a meal.

November 10, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

At a meeting of Croydon Council, the lead commissioner gave a statement on behalf of the commissioners, the council approved recommendations regarding external audit findings and extension to the term of the Independent Chair of Audit and Governance Committee, and councillors debated traffic calming measures on Spa Hill and improvements to Courtwood Park. The council also discussed a range of questions from the public, including concerns about building safety at The Fold and Malcolm Wicks House.

October 22, 2025
Health & Wellbeing Board Board Member

Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 2.00 pm

The Croydon Council Health and Wellbeing Board convened to discuss mental health initiatives, anti-racism efforts, the Better Care Fund, and the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, among other items. The board agreed to publish the 2025 Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, and also approved plans for a workshop to shape the council's strategic approach to anti-racism.

October 15, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 10.30 am

Here is a summary of the agenda for the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting, which was scheduled to take place remotely on 23 September 2025. The meeting was scheduled to discuss applications for premises licences under the Licensing Act 2003 for two locations: 36 Brigstock Road in Thornton Heath, and Addington Palace Golf Club House on Gravel Hill. For each location, the sub-committee was asked to determine whether to grant the application.

September 23, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 12th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Croydon Council Licensing Sub-Committee met on 12 September 2025 to consider the determination of a personal licence, and to approve the minutes of their previous meeting. Councillor Patsy Cummings, Chair of the Licensing Sub-Committee, was scheduled to chair the meeting, which was held remotely.

September 12, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

1 decision

Statutory Officers' Report

From: Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 10, 2025

...to note the Statutory Officers' report regarding the Secretary of State's minded to letter concerning potential statutory intervention and the appointment of Commissioners due to best value duty concerns.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 53

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 1