The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council met on Monday 14 September 2026, agreeing the minutes of their previous meeting and deferring a report on the gender and ethnicity pay gap.

Consideration of Minutes Of The Previous Meeting and Actions Tracker

The Committee agreed the minutes of their previous meeting, held on 2 June 2026, as an accurate record of those proceedings. They also noted the updates on the actions tracker.

Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap 2026 Report

This item was deferred until the next Corporate Committee meeting. The report, which was due to be considered, detailed Hackney Council's gender and ethnicity pay gap data for 2026. It highlighted a negative gender pay gap, meaning women on average earned more than men, with women being overrepresented in the top three pay quartiles but under-represented in the bottom quartile. The report also indicated a concerning ethnicity pay gap, with Black and Global Majority employees making up a significant proportion of the lowest paid quartile. The incoming administration had pledged to tackle pay inequality as part of their 2026 manifesto. The report noted that while the gender pay gap had shown a positive trajectory, further focus was needed on reducing the ethnic pay gap. It also discussed the limitations of current statutory gender pay gap reporting, which does not adequately represent trans and non-binary staff, and the Council's commitment to improving disclosure rates for disability, sexual orientation, and religion. The report included an Equality Action Plan outlining measures to address the pay gaps, including workforce analysis and support for employees experiencing menopause.