The Council is scheduled to consider its financial outlook for the upcoming year, alongside a motion addressing school exclusions and a framework for becoming a borough of sanctuary. Other discussions are expected to cover the pay policy for chief officers and a full-year report from the Children and Families Service.

Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income 2026/27

A report from Councillor Robert Chapman, Cabinet Member for Finance, Insourcing & Customer Service, is scheduled for discussion regarding the Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income for the 2026/27 financial year. This report is subject to Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, which mandates that any member with two or more months of council tax arrears must disclose this fact and refrain from voting on related matters. A recorded vote is anticipated for this agenda item. The relevant documents include the Revised 2026-27 Council Tax Base and Local Business Rate Income Revised 2026-27 Council Tax Base and Local Business Rate Income and its accompanying 2026_27 Taxbase Calculation Schedule Appendix 1 2026_27 Taxbase Calculation Schedule Appendix 1.

Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan

The Council is set to review the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan Borough of Sanctuary Framework Jan 2026, presented by Councillor Carole Williams, Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities. This initiative aims to establish Hackney as a place of welcome and safety for individuals seeking refuge. A draft of the framework, titled Hackney Borough of Sanctuary Framework - draft Hackney Borough of Sanctuary Framework - draft, is also available for consideration.

Motion: Ending School Exclusions and Preventing Harmful Outcomes

A joint motion proposed by Councillor Alastair Binnie-Lubbock of the Green Group and Councillor Claudia Turbet-Delof of the Hackney Independent Socialist Group, titled Ending School Exclusions and Preventing Harmful Outcomes Motion - For Publication, is scheduled for discussion. Amendments to this motion have been put forward by the Labour Group, proposed by Councillor Sophie Conway and seconded by Councillor Margaret Gordon, documented in Labour Amendments to Motion Labour Amendments to Motion.

Children and Families Service Full Year Report 2024-25

The Council will receive the Children and Families Service Full Year Report to Members 2024-25 CFS Annual Report, presented by Councillor Anntoinette Bramble, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Young People. An accompanying appendix, CFS Annual Report to Members 2024_25 Appendix CFS Annual Report to Members 2024_25 Appendix, is also provided.

Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers 2026/2027

Councillor Carole Williams, Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities, will present the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers 2026/2027 Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers 2026_2027. This statement outlines the council's approach to the remuneration of its senior staff. An appendix, Hackney Pay Policy Statement - 2026_27 Appendix Hackney Pay Policy Statement - 2026_27 Appendix, is also included.

Questions from Members of the Public and Council

The meeting agenda includes time for questions from members of the public, with submitted questions available in For Publication - Public Questions For Publication - Public Questions. Additionally, questions from Members of the Council are listed in For Publication - Councillor Questions For Publication - Councillor Questions.