Councillor Md Shamsed Chowdhury

Planning Sub-Committee (1) - Tuesday 24th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee (1) of Westminster Council is scheduled to meet on 24 June 2025 to discuss several planning applications. These include proposals for a school, a department store, a hotel and residential dwellings. The meeting will also cover standard agenda items such as noting any changes to membership, declarations of interest, and signing off the minutes from the previous meeting.

Licensing Committee - Wednesday 11th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Committee of Westminster City Council convened to discuss several key issues, including proposed amendments to the council's Licensing Act 2003 model conditions, the performance of the licensing service, and an update on licensing appeals. The committee approved the proposed changes to the model conditions, and delegated authority to the Director of Public Protection and Licensing to make further changes as needed. They also noted reports on the performance of the licensing service and recent licensing appeals.

Licensing Sub-Committee (2) - Thursday 5th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee (2), consisting of Councillor Maggie Carman (Deputy Cabinet Member - Adult Social Care, Supported and Specialist Housing), Councillor Md Shamsed Chowdhury (Deputy Cabinet Member - Streets and Lead Member - Edgware Road Champion), and Councillor Paul Swaddle OBE (Leader of the Opposition), will convene to consider licensing matters. The main item on the agenda is a review of the premises licence for Fei Er Cottage at 37 Strutton Ground, as well as a pending application for a transfer of the premises licence. The meeting will also address standard items such as membership and declarations of interest.

Licensing Sub-Committee (6) - Thursday 29th May, 2025 10.00 am

The Westminster Council Licensing Sub-Committee (6) convened on 29 May 2025, to address several licensing applications. The committee, composed of Councillor Robert Eagleton, Deputy Cabinet Member - Finance and Fairer Working, (Chair), and Councillor Md Shamsed Chowdhury, Deputy Cabinet Member - Streets and Lead Member - Edgware Road Champion, reviewed applications concerning street trading, restaurant premises, and a convenience store. Councillor Louise Hyams recused herself from one application due to a conflict of interest. Decisions on the applications were deferred, with outcomes to be communicated within five working days.

Licensing Sub-Committee (1) - Thursday 15th May, 2025 10.00 am