Senior Licensing Officer
The role of a Senior Licensing Officer involves overseeing licensing matters, with recent council discussions focusing on licence revocations and meeting procedures.
In August 2025, Westminster Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (2) considered revoking the licence of Strand News due to illegal workers found on the premises. This followed two separate visits by Immigration Enforcement officers in March 2025.
Separately, in July 2025, a Licensing Sub-Committee meeting at Barnet Council was adjourned because a quorum of three members could not be guaranteed. The meeting was scheduled to discuss a premises licence variation for The Coffee Place & Breakfast.
Key facts
- Westminster Council considered revoking Strand News's licence in August 2025. Source
- Illegal workers were found at Strand News during two visits in March 2025. Source
- Barnet Council's Licensing Sub-Committee meeting was adjourned in July 2025. Source
- The Barnet meeting was adjourned due to a lack of quorum. Source
- Councillor Richard Barnes, Chair of the Licensing Sub-Committee, stated the Barnet meeting could not proceed. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.