Councillor Sam Pallis

Licensing Sub Committee E - Monday 30 June 2025 2.00 pm

This article summarises the agenda for the Licensing Sub Committee E meeting on 30 June 2025. The meeting included discussion of an application for a premises licence for Duzce Traditional Turkish Coffee House, and an application to vary a premises licence for Damsel. The committee was also scheduled to discuss temporary event notices.

Cabinet - Monday 23 June 2025 6.00 pm

The Hackney Council Cabinet met on 23 June 2025, and approved the Evening and Night Time Economy Strategy, and agreed to consult on an extension to the Public Spaces Protection Order for Wick Woodlands, Hackney Marshes and the surrounding areas. They also approved the creation of a Housing Advisory Panel. The Cabinet also discussed the overall financial position of the council, a capital update, and property disposals and acquisitions.

Extra-ordinary, Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 12 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the Housing Ombudsman's Special Report on Hackney Council, which highlighted several areas of service failure, including repairs, damp and mould, and complaint handling. The panel also established a Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel to review the council's budget and ensure it aligns with strategic objectives and community priorities.

Licensing Sub Committee B - Monday 9 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council Licensing Sub-Committee B convened on 9 June 2025, addressing a premises licence review for Bar 161, 161 Mare Street and a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) objection for Night Tales, Units 13-15 Bohemia Place. The committee ultimately decided to issue a counter notice for the TEN, preventing the event from proceeding, and deferred the review of the premises licence for Bar 161.

Licensing Committee - Wednesday 21 May 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council Licensing Committee convened to discuss and approve several key items, including the Late Night Levy's financial performance and future strategies, and the establishment of licensing sub-committees for the upcoming year. Councillor Gilbert Smyth was noted as Chair and Councillor Richard Lufkin as Vice Chair. The committee approved recommendations regarding the Late Night Levy annual financial report, the Late Night Levy Year 8 Quarter 1 update, and the establishment of five licensing sub-committees for 2025/26.