Councillor Rebaka Sultana

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024 6.00 p.m.

The Licensing Committee met to note a report on the proposed Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) Policy for 2024-2027, which will be considered by the full council on 20th November 2024. No decisions were made at this meeting as it was for noting only.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee discussed progress on the council's Family Hubs, preparations for an upcoming Ofsted inspection, and preparations for a separate inspection of the council's Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision.

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee approved a new premises licence for Rotunda Cafe in Island Gardens to sell alcohol on and off the premises between 08:00 and 17:00. The committee also approved a new premises licence for 7A Ezra Street to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises until 23:30, Monday to Saturday, and until 19:30 on Sunday.

Council - Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024 7.00 p.m.

The meeting approved the creation of a Mayor's Winter Emergency Fund to provide financial support to pensioners ineligible for the scrapped Winter Fuel Allowance payments, and approved time-banded waste collection regulations. Two motions were also debated, one from the Administration on winter fuel payments and another from the Labour group about the council's homelessness accommodation placement policy.

Human Resources Committee - Thursday, 26th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The committee discussed the high number of interim staff at the council, and the recruitment processes underway for several senior roles. A request to extend the contract of an interim member of staff was approved. Concern was expressed about delays in receiving reports for the meeting and about the level of detail contained within them.