Pakeezah Rahman

Health & Wellbeing Board Secretary

Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday 18th September, 2025 9.30 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board at Barnet Council convened to discuss strategies for tackling substance misuse, suicide prevention, pharmaceutical needs, and safeguarding adults. The board approved the final draft of the Suicide Prevention Strategy 2026-2030 and the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2025-2028, and also noted the progress of the Combating Drugs Partnership and the Safeguarding Adults Board.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 14th August, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence with amendments to Vsands Trading Ltd, allowing them to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises between 10:00 and 23:00, with extended hours until 01:00 on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve/Day and bank holidays; and to open to the public between 07:00 and 23:30, with extended hours until 01:00 on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve/Day and bank holidays. The decision followed a hearing where concerns were raised by a local resident regarding potential crime and disorder. Several conditions were added to the licence to address these concerns.

Health & Wellbeing Board Secretary

Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday 24th July, 2025 9.30 am, NEW

The Health & Wellbeing Board met to discuss several key issues, including employment and health, food security, and suicide prevention in Barnet. The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting, heard updates on the Barnet transport strategy 2025 to 2042 and the council's policy on advertising and sponsorship of council-owned assets, and received presentations on employment, the Barnet Food Plan, and the Barnet Suicide Prevention Strategy.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to review an application for a new premises licence for Atmosphere Restaurant at 218 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware. The committee ultimately decided not to grant the licence, citing concerns about potential public nuisance due to noise and the applicant's failure to provide adequate evidence to mitigate these concerns. Councillor Claire Farrier was appointed Chairman for the meeting.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 11.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to consider an application for a variation of a premises licence for The Coffee Place & Breakfast. The committee decided to grant the application, allowing for extended hours for alcohol sales and opening times, as well as a change of the premises name. The decision was made after considering the report of the Licensing Manager, representations from the applicant and a local resident, and relevant licensing objectives.