Councillor Lesley Smith
Email: cllr.lesley.smith@brent.gov.uk
Council: Brent
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
32 meetings · Page 2 of 7
This meeting will take place on the rising of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee, Audit and Standards Committee - Thursday 25 September 2025 8.04 pm
Audit and Standards Advisory Committee - Thursday 25 September 2025 6.00 pm
The Audit and Standards Advisory Committee convened to discuss several key reports, including updates on the council's strategic risks, housing compliance, and the performance of its housing companies. The committee also reviewed the interim auditor's annual report and discussed the forward plan for the upcoming year.
Council - Monday 15 September 2025 6.00 pm
At a meeting of Brent Council, councillors debated topics ranging from local traffic concerns to international relations, and also reviewed the council's finances. The council approved a motion to push for visitor levy powers, but voted down motions on street cleaning and illegal immigration.
Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday 12 September 2025 10.00 am
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee of Brent Council convened on Friday 12 September 2025, to consider a new premises licence application. The meeting was scheduled to address apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and a single application for a new premises licence. The application pertained to Food & Wine, located at 246 Neasden Lane, NW10 0AA.
Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 1 September 2025 10.00 am
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee of Brent Council scheduled a meeting to discuss an application for a variation of a premises licence. The meeting was scheduled to discuss representations from the licensing officer and the police regarding the application. Councillors were also invited to declare any disclosable pecuniary or personal interests in the items on the agenda.
Decisions from Meetings
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Application for New Premises Licence by Food & Wine Express Ltd for the premises known as Food & Wine, 246 Neasden Lane, NW10 0AA, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
From: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday 12 September 2025 10.00 am - September 12, 2025
...the application for a new premises licence by Food & Wine Express Ltd for Food & Wine at 246 Neasden Lane was granted with agreed conditions.
Recommendations Approved
Application for a Temporary Event Notice by Ms Sophia Dixon for the premises known as One Stop Caribbean, 17-19 High Street, NW10 4NE, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
From: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 30 July 2025 2.30 pm - July 30, 2025
...to grant Ms. Sophia Dixon's application for a Temporary Event Notice for One Stop Caribbean, 17-19 High Street, NW10 4NE, with agreed conditions, despite police objections.
Recommendations Approved
Application for the Review a Premises Licence following a Closure Order by Metropolitan Police for the premises known as Essentials, 383 Church Lane, London, NW9 8JB, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
From: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 14 July 2025 10.30 am - July 14, 2025
...to revoke the premises licence for Essentials, 383 Church Lane, London, NW9 8JB, finding that continuation of the licence would undermine all the licensing objectives.
Recommendations Approved
Application for a Variation to a Premises Licence by Kandasamy Manimaran for the premises known as Malar Cash & Carry, 541-543 High Road, Wembley, HA0 2DJ, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
From: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 12 May 2025 2.00 pm - May 12, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Application for a New Premises Licence by Mansour Ltd for the premises known as Lebanese Grill, 37 Station Road, NW10 4UP, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
From: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 7 May 2025 10.00 am - May 07, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 6