Jonathan Simpson MBE - Councillor for Camden ( King's Cross)

Councillor Jonathan Simpson MBE

 Labour and Co-op Party  King's Cross  Chair of Licensing Committee

Email: jonathan.simpson@camden.gov.uk

Council: Camden

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Panel C (Chair, Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Resources and Corporate Performance Scrutiny Committee Holborn District Management Committee Licensing Committee (Chair) Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

38 meetings · Page 3 of 8

Licensing Committee Chair

Licensing Committee - Monday, 7th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Camden Council Licensing Committee met on 7 July 2025 to discuss disabled access to licensed premises and events, and women's safety in the evening and night time economy. The committee was also scheduled to note its terms of reference.

July 07, 2025
Licensing Panel C

Licensing Panel C - Thursday, 12th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Camden Council Licensing Panel C met on 12 June 2025 to consider applications for premises licences for McDonalds on Finchley Road and Talacre Gardens open space. The panel was also scheduled to discuss procedure rules for remote meetings, and approve the minutes from a prior meeting.

June 12, 2025
Council

Extraordinary meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Council of Camden was scheduled to meet to approve the appointment of a new Chief Executive, who also serves as the Head of Paid Service, Returning Officer, and Electoral Registration Officer. The report pack includes a report from the outgoing Chief Executive, Jenny Rowlands, detailing the recruitment process and recommending the appointment of Jon Rowney. The report also asks the council to approve the starting salary for the role.

May 22, 2025
Council

Council - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Council of Camden Council met on 14 May 2025. The agenda included the election of the Mayor and appointment of the Deputy Mayor, as well as the establishment of council bodies and appointment of members to those bodies. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the appointment of members to committees, sub-committees, and other bodies within the council's constitution for the upcoming municipal year.

May 14, 2025
Licensing Committee

Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Licensing Committee of Camden Council scheduled a meeting for 30 April 2025, to discuss and review the Statement of Licensing Policy 2025-2030, consider feedback from a public consultation, and hear deputations regarding the policy. The main focus of the meeting was to consider the draft policy and recommend it to the council for adoption.

April 30, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

1 decision

Motions

From: Council - Monday, 18th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 18, 2024

...to support the Labour Government's Autumn Budget, focusing on maximizing the impact of housing reforms, pursuing energy efficiency initiatives, utilizing community safety support, promoting Camden's leading work, and maximizing the benefits of HS2 for the people of Camden.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 38

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 1