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Corporate Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 6.30 pm
March 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm Corporate Committee View on council websiteSummary
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The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council met on Wednesday 18 March 2026, approving a new Planning Code of Conduct for councillors and noting updates on the Corporate Peer Challenge and the Noise Service's annual performance. The committee also deferred decisions on the annual review of Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading and a fees and charges review.
Planning Code of Conduct Approved
The committee approved a new Planning Code of Conduct for councillors, which aims to provide clarity and advice, ensure impartial decision-making, and protect the council and its members from allegations of unfairness. The code updates existing practices and supplements the council's general Code of Conduct for Members. Authority was delegated to the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Assistant Director of Planning and Building Control, to make any necessary changes to the code, including those related to statutory requirements for councillor training on planning matters.
Corporate Peer Challenge Update Noted
A report on the Corporate Peer Challenge (CPC) was presented, providing a final progress update on the council's response to recommendations made following the Local Government Association's (LGA) peer challenge. The initial CPC took place in September 2024, with a follow-up visit in October 2025. The council accepted all eleven recommendations and developed an action plan. The progress review report acknowledged significant progress, noting a renewed sense of confidence, stronger alignment between mayoral priorities and corporate delivery, improved governance, progress on transformation and digital recovery, and strengthened partnership and economic development activity. The committee noted the report, confirming the formal engagement with the LGA peer team was complete.
Annual Performance Report of the Noise Service Noted
The committee noted the contents of the Annual Performance Report of the Noise Service for 2024/25. The report detailed the service's approach to managing noise nuisance, which combines statutory noise nuisance and noise arising from anti-social behaviour. It highlighted the implementation of the NoiseWorks case management system, which aims to improve efficiency and customer service. The report included data on the volume and types of noise reports received, broken down by ward and type of noise, as well as identifying noise hotspots. It also provided an overview of the service's response to Temporary Event Notices (TENs) and construction site noise, noting the significant demand these place on resources.
Other Business
The committee deferred decisions on the annual performance review of Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading and the fees and charges review until the 2026/27 municipal year. The Corporate Committee Work Programme for 2025/26 was also noted.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
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Corporate Peer Challenge update
Recommendations ApprovedThe Corporate Committee of Hackney Council decided to note the contents of the report on 18 March 2026. The report provided an update on the Council's response to recommendations from the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge. Mitigations are in place through strengthened governance, financial boards, and transformation oversight.
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Consideration of Minutes Of The Previous Meeting and actions from the previous meeting
Recommendations ApprovedThe Corporate Committee of Hackney Council approved the minutes of their previous meeting held on 12 November 2025. The committee also approved the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers 2026/27. The Assistant Director Planning and Building Control will provide further guidance on supporting residents and businesses in the planning process and amend the section on lobbyists in the new Planning Code of Conduct.
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Annual Performance review of Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading
Recommendations ApprovedThe Corporate Committee of Hackney Council on Wednesday 18 March 2026 approved recommendations. The item was deferred until the 2026/27 municipal year.
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Planning Code of Conduct (for the Hackney Constitution)
Recommendations ApprovedThe Corporate Committee of Hackney Council approved the new planning code of conduct for Councillors on 18 March 2026. The committee also delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Assistant Director Planning and Building Control, to make changes to the code.
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Annual Performance Report of the Noise Service 2024/25
Recommendations ApprovedThe Corporate Committee of Hackney Council noted the Annual Performance Report of the Noise Service 2024/25 on 18 March 2026. The report provided an update on noise nuisance for the period January to December 2025.
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Corporate Committee Work Programme 2025/26
Recommendations ApprovedThe Corporate Committee of Hackney Council decided to note the latest draft of the Corporate Committee work programme for the 2025/26 municipal year on 18 March 2026. The work programme includes items such as the Environmental Enforcement Annual Performance Report, Business Regulation Service Delivery Plans, and Corporate Peer Challenge updates.
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Fees and charges review
Recommendations ApprovedThe Corporate Committee of Hackney Council deferred the fees and charges review until the 2026/27 municipal year. This decision was made on 18 March 2026.
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