Councillor Lewis Godfrey
Email: Lewis.Godfrey@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
59 meetings · Page 9 of 12
Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Monday 7th October 2024 10.00 a.m.
The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence variation to the off-licence NKS Food Centre in East Ham, allowing the sale of alcohol until 2am on Friday, Saturday and Bank Holidays, but rejected a request to amend existing conditions on the licence relating to the minimum unit size of beers and spirits. The applicant had requested to be allowed to sell single 500ml bottles of beer and 20cl bottles of spirits, to match those being sold in a nearby off-licence, but this was refused. The Sub-Committee also added a condition that a personal licence holder must be on the premises at all times during the sale of alcohol, and required the licence holder to review their bottle marking procedures.
Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Wednesday 2nd October 2024 10.00 a.m.
The Licensing Sub-Committee suspended the licence of Kay Viva, a restaurant in Stratford, for two weeks so that the licence holder and Designated Premises Supervisor, Vivian Ezeagu, can receive further training in the licensing regime by a reputable training provider. The licence was suspended following complaints about noise and anti-social behaviour in the vicinity of the premises and a compliance visit that found a number of licensing breaches. Further conditions will be imposed on the licence, which will be detailed in a decision notice to be sent to all parties within five working days of the meeting.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 1st October 2024 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee agreed to Newham Council's proposed 'Transforming Newham for the Future' plan, subject to several recommendations intended to improve resident engagement and policy co-ordination. The committee also agreed that a report about Newham Council's Asset Management Strategy should remain confidential because it is only a draft. The committee also considered a report about the Council's climate emergency action plan, which will be considered again in more detail by other committees.
Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 17th September 2024 7.00 p.m.
This meeting has been postponed.
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 17th September 2024 6.00 p.m.
This meeting has been cancelled.
Decisions from Meetings
9 decisions · Page 1 of 2
Call In of Officer Key Decision: Juniper Ventures
From: Call in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st May 2025 5.30 p.m. - May 21, 2025
...to ensure public accountability and transparency, the committee referred the Officer Key Decision regarding Juniper Ventures back to Cabinet for reconsideration, citing concerns related to business plans, documentation, risk planning, school meals funding, the appropriateness of the Officer Key Decision process, commercial and financial review, partnership opportunities, and accountability and transparency.
Item Deferred
Gateway Retail Park 8 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton London E6 6LG
From: Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 20th May 2025 6.00 p.m. - May 20, 2025
...to approve the demolition of existing retail and food and beverage floorspace and associated parking at Gateway Retail Park, and the construction of 30,127 square meters of flexible industrial and warehousing space with ancillary office accommodation, landscaping, and alterations to access arrangements, subject to conditions, a legal agreement, and referral to the Mayor of London.
Decision approved
CALL IN OF OFFICER KEY DECISION - JUNIPER VENTURES
From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m. - May 08, 2025
...the committee adjourned the Call In meeting regarding the Officer Key Decision on Juniper Ventures due to insufficient and incomplete information, postponing it to a later date.
Item Deferred
Welcome and introductions
From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m. - May 08, 2025
For Determination
Call In of Cabinet Decision: Populo Living 2025/26
From: Call-In, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th March 2025 7.30 p.m. - March 25, 2025
...to reconsider the Cabinet's decision regarding the Populo Living 2025/2026 Business Plan, citing concerns related to the plan's strategic direction, financial assumptions, and oversight, and outlining specific actions needed, including a five-year strategic business plan, a moratorium on new developments, and a forensic audit.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 59
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 9