Councillor Philippa Crowder
Email: councillorPhilippa.Crowder@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
67 meetings · Page 2 of 14
Overview & Scrutiny Board - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Overview & Scrutiny Board met to discuss the future of three former library premises, and voted to send the decision back to the cabinet for reconsideration. The board raised concerns about the size of the Gidea Park site for a respite centre, clarity on the Harold Wood site after a three-year break clause, ensuring the respite centre is available for local children, and the delegation of decisions from the cabinet member to officers.
Extraordinary Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Board - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 7.00 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Board met on 8 January 2025 and unanimously upheld a requisition to call in a Cabinet decision regarding the office-to-residential conversion of Chesham House to accommodate homeless families. The Board's decision means the Cabinet will need to reconsider its original decision.
RASA FOOD AND WINE, Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 19th December, 2025 10.30 am
The Licensing Sub-Committee of Havering Council is scheduled to convene to consider an application for a new premises licence. The primary focus of the meeting will be on an application for Rasa Food & Wine, located at 20 Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6JN. The committee, composed of Councillor Philippa Crowder, Councillor Jane Keane, and Councillor Christine Smith, will assess the application made by Tharsan Sivasaravanamuthu, taking into account representations from interested parties.
Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Havering Council meeting included discussions on tree inspections, the Romford Police Station front desk closure, and support for Zane's Law[^2], as well as the approval of the East London Joint Waste Plan submission. Councillors also addressed petitions and member questions on local issues.
THE DRILL HOTEL, Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.30 am
The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to consider an application to vary a premises licence for The Drill Hotel on Brentwood Road in Romford. The application, submitted by Star Pubs Trading Limited, seeks to extend the hours for licensable activities and the premises' opening hours, as well as to permit licensable activities to continue on New Year's Eve until the end of permitted hours on New Year's Day. Councillors Philippa Crowder, Chair of the Licensing Sub-Committee, Jane Keane and Christine Smith are expected to attend.
Decisions from Meetings
26 decisions · Page 1 of 6
APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE - RASA FOOD & WINE, 20 STATION LANE, HORNCHURCH, RM12 6JN
From: RASA FOOD AND WINE, Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 19th December, 2025 10.30 am - December 19, 2025
...granted the application for a premises licence for Rasa Food & Wine, authorising off-sales of alcohol from Monday to Sunday between 08:00 and 23:00, with the addition of conditions regarding the sale of spirits in bottles of less than 35cl and a cigarette litter control measure.
Recommendations Approved
APPLICATION TO VARY A PREMISES LICENCE - THE DRILL HOTEL
From: THE DRILL HOTEL, Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 10, 2025
...to extend the Drill Hotel's licensable activities was refused due to concerns about crime, disorder, and public nuisance.
Recommendations Approved
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
From: THE DRILL HOTEL, Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 10, 2025
...to extend the Drill Hotel's opening hours was refused due to concerns that it would undermine the licensing objectives of preventing crime and disorder and public nuisance.
Recommendations Approved
APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE - DARTS KNIGHT
From: DARTS KNIGHT, Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 10.30 am - October 02, 2025
... the application for a premises licence for Darts Knight, permitting the supply of alcohol from 10:00 to 23:00 seven days a week, was granted with the additional condition that alcohol consumption be ancillary to booking a lane for playing darts.
Recommendations Approved
APPLICATION FOR A NEW PREMISES LICENCE - GeTURKISH LTD, 8 STATION ROAD, ROMFORD, RM2 6DA
From: GeTURKISH, Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 10.30 am - July 24, 2025
...to REFUSE the application for a new premises licence for GeTurkish LTD at 8 Station Road, Romford, RM2 6DA, due to concerns that the licensing objectives of preventing public nuisance, crime and disorder, and protecting children from harm would not be properly promoted, particularly regarding the delivery aspect of the business.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 67
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 26