Councillor Jose Afonso

Black Bull, Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Hammersmith and Fulham Licensing Sub-Committee has granted a premises licence for the Black Bull at 257 King Street, with conditions. The committee approved the sale of alcohol on and off the premises and opening hours from 11am to 11pm, but refused applications for later hours and recorded music. The decision followed concerns from local residents about potential noise and disruption, which led to additional conditions to mitigate noise, ensure staff training, facilitate meetings with residents, and provide a contact number for complaints.

Policy and Oversight Board - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Policy and Oversight Board were scheduled to meet on 16 July 2025, to discuss the cost of living in the borough, and the findings of a finance peer challenge. Councillors were also expected to discuss and note the board's work programme and the dates of future meetings.

Full Council - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Hammersmith and Fulham Council Full Council meeting addressed topics ranging from local governance and finance to community and environmental concerns. The council welcomed Councillor Liam Downer-Sanderson, who was elected in the recent by-election, and also approved motions concerning the Macbeth Centre, free school breakfasts, climate change initiatives, and improvements to Uxbridge Road.

Health and Adult Social Care Policy and Accountability Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Health and Adult Social Care Policy and Accountability Committee were scheduled to discuss an update on adult social care, co-production in adult social care, and the Hammersmith and Fulham Food Plan 2025-2030. The committee was also expected to appoint co-opted members and note the dates of future meetings.

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 7.00 pm

Councillor Mercy Umeh, Chair of Licensing Committee, led a meeting of the Licensing Committee, where members reviewed the annual licensing report, covering April 2024 to March 2025, and discussed a new draft Markets and Street Trading Licensing Policy. The committee agreed to put the updated Prescribed Standard Conditions for Street Trading Licences, the updated Regulation of Commodities for Street Trading Licences 2025, and the draft recommended Markets & Street Trading Licensing Policy 2025 – 2030 out for consultation. They also agreed to allow officers to consult on a proposal for the council to declare market rights, and a proposal to designate the whole borough or more streets for regulated street trading activities.