Councillor Peter Gould
Councillor Peter Gould, Chair of Tower Hamlets Licensing Sub Committee, heard a late-night refreshment application in December 2025.
Councillor Peter Gould, as Chair of the Tower Hamlets Licensing Sub Committee, heard an application for late-night refreshment for a Brick Lane restaurant in December 2025. The application was withdrawn after concerns were raised about the area's Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ), a policy designed to protect the local community from the impact of a high density of licensed premises. Councillor Gould stated the policy requires applicants to demonstrate why they should be granted a license despite the CIZ.
There have been no further reported discussions or decisions involving Councillor Gould in his role as Chair of the Tower Hamlets Licensing Sub Committee since December 2025. No upcoming meetings with this topic on the agenda are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- In December 2025, Councillor Gould, as Chair of the Tower Hamlets Licensing Sub Committee, heard a late-night refreshment application. Source
- The application for Z&H One Rise Limited at 46 Brick Lane was withdrawn. Source
- Concerns were raised about the area's Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ). Source
- Councillor Gould stated the CIZ policy requires applicants to demonstrate why they should be granted a license. Source
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