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Constitution Committee - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 5.30 pm
July 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm Moved Constitution Committee View on council websiteSummary
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Appointment of the Chair
Recommendations ApprovedThe Constitution Committee decided to approve recommendations on 21/07/2026. It noted the appointment of Cllr Alastair Binnie-Lubbock as Chair of the Constitution Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/27.
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Constitution Committee Terms of Reference
Recommendations ApprovedThe Constitution Committee of Hackney Council on 21 July 2026 noted the Terms of Reference. The committee is responsible for reviewing areas of the Constitution to ensure they are fit for purpose and proposing appropriate changes.
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Appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Constitution Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/7
Recommendations ApprovedHackney's Constitution Committee noted the nomination of Cllr Rolf Dekker for Vice-Chair for the Municipal Year 2026/27. This nomination is subject to approval by Full Council on 28 July 2026.
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Changes to Planning Committee Terms of Reference
Recommendations ApprovedThe Constitution Committee of Hackney Council approved new Planning Committee Terms of Reference on 21/07/2026. These recommendations will be put to Full Council for adoption, including making the Planning Sub-Committee a committee in its own right. The Monitoring Officer will be given delegated authority to finalise the Terms of Reference and amend the Corporate Committee's Terms of Reference.
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Consideration Of The Minutes Of The Previous Meeting
Recommendations ApprovedThe Hackney Constitution Committee resolved to approve recommendations regarding proposed name and remit changes to the Council's Scrutiny Commissions on 21/07/2026. The Monitoring Officer will draft necessary amendments to the Council's Constitution for Full Council consideration.
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