Councillor Simon Rush

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Monday 2nd December 2024 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee met to consider an application from Food & Wine Cross at 169 High Street North in East Ham to vary the conditions on its licence, which had been imposed in June 2024 following problems with street drinking. The Sub-Committee refused the application to remove the requirement for sales of spirits to be in bottles larger than 35cl, and for single cans and bottles of beer, lager, and cider, with a volume of 500ml or less, to be sold in packs of at least two. However, the Sub-Committee agreed to the removal of the requirement for all bottles of alcohol to be marked with the name and address of the shop. The Sub-Committee also agreed to amend the condition requiring the licensee to have a personal licence holder on the premises at all times, so that a nominated person could be present instead, and to change the wording of the condition regarding CCTV, so that immediate access must be provided to officers on request, with any download being provided within 24 hours.

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Wednesday 20th November 2024 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence to Mr Hameed Mohammad for Deccan Bahar Ltd at 79 Green Street in Forest Gate. The licence was granted with conditions sought by the responsible authorities, including a reduction in the licensable hours on weekdays, and a requirement that all staff undergo training on the four licensing objectives. Mr Mohammad was also instructed to ensure that his staff do not allow unaccompanied children under 16 years old to be on the premises after 22:00, and to take steps to protect the welfare of any vulnerable person on the premises.

Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 19th November 2024 7.00 p.m.

This meeting was scheduled to consider two reports: a review of the borough’s parks and green spaces, and an evaluation of the Recycling, Waste and Street Cleansing Strategy. It was also scheduled to set the date of the next meeting.

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Thursday 7th November 2024 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to review the premises license of Asona, a shop at 305 Romford Road in Forest Gate. The Sub-Committee agreed to modify the shop's licence to prevent the sale of single cans and miniature bottles of alcohol, and to require that all customers buying alcohol are sold no fewer than two cans or bottles.

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Monday 28th October 2024 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee met to consider an application to vary the premises licence for Cheers Bar Lounge, 5-9 Leytonstone Road. The application was granted.