The Hackney Cabinet meeting scheduled for Monday 26 January 2026 was set to cover a wide range of financial, housing, environmental, and service delivery matters. Key discussions were expected to include the council's overall financial position in November 2025, capital updates, and the Housing Revenue Account budget for 2026/27. Environmental concerns were also prominent, with the submission of an Air Quality Action Plan for 2026-2030 to the Mayor of London for approval, and a report on confirming an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights in the Well Street Conservation Area. Additionally, the meeting was scheduled to address the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan, and provide an update on the Children and Families Service for 2024/25.

Financial Position and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to financial matters. The Overall Financial Position - November 2025 report, presented by Councillor Robert Chapman, Cabinet Member for Finance, Insourcing and Customer Service, was scheduled to provide an update on the council's financial standing as of November 2025. This report was expected to detail any overspends or underspends and the initiatives in place to mitigate them.

The Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income 2026/27 report, also from Councillor Chapman, was to outline the council's projected income from these sources for the upcoming financial year. This would inform the council's budget setting process.

Furthermore, the Housing Revenue Account Budget 2026/27 including Tenants Rents and Service Charges report, presented by Councillor Guy Nicholson, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Regeneration, was to detail the proposed budget for council housing, including planned rent increases and service charges for tenants.

Housing and Regeneration

Councillor Guy Nicholson was also scheduled to present the Capital Update and Property Disposals and Acquisitions Report. This report would provide an update on the council's capital programme, including any planned disposals and acquisitions of property. A significant item was the Financial Plan for the New Homes Programme (NHP), appropriation of land for planning purposes, and update on the 1,000 Homes for Social Rent Commitment. This comprehensive report was to detail the financial plan for the NHP, outline the appropriation of land for development, and provide an update on the council's commitment to delivering 1,000 new homes for social rent.

Environment and Climate Change

Councillor Sarah Young, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, was set to present the Submission of Air Quality Action Plan (2026-2030) to Mayor of London for Approval. This report detailed the proposed actions to improve air quality in Hackney over the next five years, aligning with the London Local Air Quality Management framework. Additionally, the Confirmation of Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights in Well Street Conservation Area was on the agenda, a report from Councillor Guy Nicholson, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Housing, Planning and Regeneration, which sought to protect the character and architectural heritage of the Well Street Conservation Area.

Children and Families Services

Councillor Anntoinette Bramble, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Young People, was scheduled to present the Children and Families Service Full Year Update Report to Members 2024/25. This report would provide an overview of the service's performance and progress during the specified period.

Community Safety and Other Services

Councillor Susan Fajana-Thomas OBE, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Regulatory Services, was listed to present the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan. This report would outline the council's commitment to creating a welcoming environment for refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers.

Other Business

The meeting agenda also included items such as the Unrestricted Minutes of the Previous Meeting of Cabinet and the Unrestricted Minutes of the Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee, which would serve to note the records of previous meetings. There was also a provision for Urgent Unrestricted Business and Urgent Exempt Business, allowing for late items to be considered if deemed necessary. A significant portion of the meeting was scheduled to be held in private to consider exempt information, as indicated by the Exclusion of the Press and Public agenda item.

The Hackney Cabinet meeting on Monday 26 January 2026 was scheduled to discuss a range of important issues. The meeting was set to cover the council's overall financial position as of November 2025, with a report detailing any overspends and mitigation initiatives. Capital programme updates, including property disposals and acquisitions, were also on the agenda.

Significant discussions were anticipated regarding the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026/27, including tenant rents and service charges, and the financial plan for the New Homes Programme (NHP). Environmental matters were also prominent, with the submission of the Air Quality Action Plan (2026-2030) to the Mayor of London for approval and a report on confirming an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights in the Well Street Conservation Area.

Furthermore, the meeting was to address the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan, aiming to embed a culture of welcome and inclusion for refugees and migrants. An update on the Children and Families Service for 2024/25 was also scheduled, highlighting performance and progress. Other items included the council taxbase and local business rates income for 2026/27, and the appropriation of land for planning purposes related to the New Homes Programme.

Financial Matters

Councillor Robert Chapman, Cabinet Member for Finance, Insourcing and Customer Service, was set to present the Overall Financial Position - November 2025 report. This would provide an update on the council's financial health, including any overspends and the strategies to address them. Additionally, Councillor Chapman was scheduled to present the Capital Update and Property Disposals and Acquisitions Report, detailing the council's capital programme, including any property transactions. The Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income 2026/27 report was also on the agenda, outlining projected income from these sources for the upcoming financial year.

Housing and Regeneration

Councillor Guy Nicholson, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Regeneration, was to present the Housing Revenue Account Budget 2026/27 including Tenants Rents and Service Charges. This report would detail the proposed budget for council housing, including rent and service charge adjustments. He was also to present the Financial Plan for the New Homes Programme (NHP), appropriation of land for planning purposes, and update on the 1,000 Homes for Social Rent Commitment. This significant report was to outline the financial plan for the NHP, detail land appropriations for development, and provide an update on the council's commitment to building new social rent homes.

Environment and Climate Change

Councillor Sarah Young, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, was scheduled to present the Submission of Air Quality Action Plan (2026-2030) to Mayor of London for Approval. This report detailed the proposed actions to improve air quality in Hackney. Additionally, Councillor Nicholson was to present the Confirmation of Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights in Well Street Conservation Area, a report aimed at preserving the character of this historic area.

Children's Services

Councillor Anntoinette Bramble, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Young People, was to present the Children and Families Service Full Year Update Report to Members 2024/25, providing an overview of the service's performance.

Community Safety and Other Services

Councillor Carole Williams, Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities, was scheduled to present the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan. This report would outline the council's strategy for supporting refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers.

Other Business

The agenda also included standard items such as the Unrestricted Minutes of the Previous Meeting of Cabinet and the Unrestricted Minutes of the Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee. The meeting was also to include provisions for Urgent Unrestricted Business and Urgent Exempt Business, and a portion of the meeting was to be held in private to discuss Exempt Information.

The Hackney Cabinet meeting on Monday 26 January 2026 was scheduled to address a comprehensive agenda covering financial management, housing development, environmental initiatives, and service updates. Key items included the council's overall financial position as of November 2025, a capital update with property disposals and acquisitions, and the Housing Revenue Account budget for 2026/27. Environmental concerns were addressed through the proposed submission of the Air Quality Action Plan (2026-2030) to the Mayor of London and a report on confirming an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights in the Well Street Conservation Area. The meeting was also set to discuss the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan, and provide a full-year update on the Children and Families Service for 2024/25.

Financial and Housing Matters

Councillor Robert Chapman, Cabinet Member for Finance, Insourcing and Customer Service, was scheduled to present the Overall Financial Position - November 2025 report, detailing the council's financial standing and mitigation strategies. He was also to present the Capital Update and Property Disposals and Acquisitions Report, outlining the capital programme and property transactions. Councillor Guy Nicholson, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Regeneration, was to present the Housing Revenue Account Budget 2026/27 including Tenants Rents and Service Charges, detailing the budget for council housing, and the Financial Plan for the New Homes Programme (NHP), appropriation of land for planning purposes, and update on the 1,000 Homes for Social Rent Commitment. This significant report was to cover the financial plan for the NHP, land appropriations, and progress on delivering new social rent homes.

Environmental Initiatives

Councillor Sarah Young, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, was set to present the Submission of Air Quality Action Plan (2026-2030) to Mayor of London for Approval, outlining actions to improve air quality. Councillor Nicholson was also to present the Confirmation of Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights in Well Street Conservation Area, aiming to protect the area's heritage.

Children's Services and Community Safety

Councillor Anntoinette Bramble, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Young People, was scheduled to present the Children and Families Service Full Year Update Report to Members 2024/25. Councillor Susan Fajana-Thomas OBE, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Regulatory Services, was to present the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan, detailing the council's strategy for supporting refugees and migrants.

Other Business

The meeting also included the Unrestricted Minutes of the Previous Meeting of Cabinet and the Unrestricted Minutes of the Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee. The agenda made provision for Urgent Unrestricted Business and Urgent Exempt Business, and a portion of the meeting was to be held in private to discuss Exempt Information.