Councillor Nick Wayne

Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 7.15 pm

At a meeting of Islington Council, councillors discussed a range of issues including the impact of government cuts, the importance of social value in procurement, and support for private renters. Councillors voted to support motions on embedding social value and compliance in procurement, supporting private renters, and recognising the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the local campaign to save the Upper Street Post Office. An original motion opposing cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was amended and then carried.

Licensing Sub Committee A - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee A met to discuss a temporary event notice (TEN) application for Drip, located at 27 Clerkenwell Road. The committee decided to refuse the application and serve a counter notice, citing concerns about potential public nuisance due to prior noise complaints.

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the annual complaints report, corporate performance, the budget outturn report, and a scrutiny initiation document. Councillors reviewed the council's handling of complaints, noting improvements and areas for further development, and examined corporate performance data, highlighting successes and challenges in various sectors. The committee also scrutinised the budget outturn, addressing concerns about planning income, council tax collection, and specific capital projects, and agreed to a scrutiny initiation document, outlining key areas for future investigation.

Licensing Sub Committee A - Monday, 30th June, 2025 6.45 pm

The Islington Council Licensing Sub Committee A met on 30 June 2025 to review the premises licence for Cally Local, 490 Caledonian Road, following a closure order issued by Highbury Corner Magistrates Court. Councillors voted to revoke the licence, citing the licensee's failure to uphold the licensing objective of the prevention of crime and disorder.

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 6.20 pm

The Islington Council Licensing Committee met on 10 June 2025 to discuss changes to the membership of the Licensing Sub-Committees. Councillor Heather Staff, Chair of Licensing Committee and Migrants Champion, was scheduled to chair the meeting.