Lois Taylor

Health Scrutiny Committee Officer

Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 7:00 pm

The Health Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to discuss GP performance, public health spending, and an update on the interim health facility at Barking Riverside. They will also discuss appointments to the Outer North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 1 December 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss an application for a new premises licence for Brati A&A Cafe, and ultimately decided to approve the application, with a condition to end the sale of alcohol at 10pm on Sundays. The applicant, Luljim Brati, sought permission to sell alcohol from 10am to 10.30pm, Monday to Sunday at the cafe, located at 530 Rainham Road South, Dagenham. The sub-committee heard representations from interested parties, the licensing officer, and the applicant before making their decision.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence to Royal Express, located at 12 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road, Barking, IG11 8UN. The licence allows for late night refreshment from 11pm to 5am, Monday to Sunday, and the sale of alcohol from 9am to 2am daily, superseding the existing licence. This decision came after the Metropolitan Police and the Council's licensing authority withdrew their objections based on an amendment to the original application, which had sought a 24-hour alcohol sales licence.

Licensing and Regulatory Committee Secretary

Licensing and Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing and Regulatory Committee met to discuss proposed changes to the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) Sex Establishment Licensing Policy. The committee agreed to the suggested changes to the policy, directing officers to incorporate the discussed amendments before submitting the updated policy to the cabinet for final approval. The updated policy aims to ensure the council can continue to enforce the policy's provisions, aligning with the council's priorities of protecting vulnerable residents and promoting inclusive growth and regeneration.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss two applications relating to Costcutter, 14-20 Farr Avenue, Barking IG11 0NZ. The committee refused a new premises licence for the Costcutter, but approved the transfer of the existing licence, with the caveat that this was to facilitate the removal of Ismail Garup as a licence holder, and not an endorsement of Caglar Garup as the sole licence holder.