The Hackney Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Monday 26 January 2026, with a number of key financial and housing matters on the agenda. Discussions are also planned regarding the council's Air Quality Action Plan and a framework for becoming a Borough of Sanctuary.

Housing Revenue Account Budget and New Homes Programme

A significant portion of the meeting is expected to focus on housing, with a report scheduled on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget for 2026/27, which will include details on tenant rents and service charges. This is presented by Councillor Guy Nicholson, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Regeneration. Alongside this, a report on the financial plan for the New Homes Programme (NHP) is listed, which also covers the appropriation of land for planning purposes and an update on the commitment to deliver 1,000 homes for social rent. This item, CHE S644, also has exempt appendices available for review.

Financial Position and Capital Update

The Cabinet will receive an update on the council's overall financial position as of November 2025, detailed in the report F S525. This will be presented by Councillor Robert Chapman, Cabinet Member for Finance, Insourcing and Customer Service. Also on the financial agenda is a report on the Capital Update and Property Disposals and Acquisitions, F S515, also from Councillor Chapman. Furthermore, the council taxbase and local business rates income for 2026/27 will be discussed, as outlined in report F S530. This report is subject to specific legal provisions regarding council tax arrears, as detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.

Air Quality Action Plan and Well Street Conservation Area

The Cabinet is scheduled to consider the submission of the Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for 2026-2030 to the Mayor of London for approval. This report, HCE S652, is presented by Councillor Sarah Young, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport. The plan outlines proposed actions to improve air quality within the borough. In addition, a report, HCE S676, concerns the confirmation of an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights in the Well Street Conservation Area. This aims to protect the character of the area by requiring planning permission for certain types of development that would otherwise be permitted.

Borough of Sanctuary Framework

A report on the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan is also scheduled for discussion. This item, AHI S678, is presented by Councillor Carole Williams, Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities. The framework outlines the council's commitment and proposed actions to support individuals seeking sanctuary.

Children and Families Service Update

The Cabinet will receive a full-year update report for the Children and Families Service for 2024/25. This report, CE S648, is presented by Councillor Anntoinette Bramble, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Young People.

Petition Regarding Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

A petition entitled Call for Pause and Reassessment of Low Traffic Neighbourhood Schemes and Road Closures in Hackney has been received and is scheduled to be addressed. The petition is led by ShaToya Rose.

A number of other items are also on the agenda, including the minutes of previous meetings and reports that will be discussed in private session.