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The Council of Hackney Council convened for its annual meeting on Thursday, 28 May 2026. The meeting agenda included the formal election of its Speaker and Deputy Speaker for the upcoming municipal year, and the approval of the composition of its Cabinet, committees, and calendar of meetings.
Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker
The council was scheduled to formally elect its Speaker and Deputy Speaker for the Municipal Year 2026/27. A vote of thanks was to be passed to the outgoing Speaker, Councillor Sharon Patrick.
Mayoral and Council Election Results 2026
The council was to note the results of the Mayoral and local council elections held on 7 May 2026. The election of Zoë Garbett as the Mayor of Hackney was to be noted. The results for each ward were detailed in Appendix 1 of the published report.
Composition of Cabinet and Appointment of Cabinet Members
The council was to note the composition of the Cabinet and the appointment of Cabinet Members, Deputy Cabinet Members, and Cabinet Committees for the 2026/2027 Municipal Year, as set out in Appendices 1, 2, and 3 of the published report. The Elected Mayor's Scheme of Delegation for 2026/2027 was also to be noted. Delegated authority was to be granted to the Council's Monitoring Officer to make any consequential changes to the Council's Constitution to reflect these appointments. The Mayor's intention to report Member Champion appointments to a future meeting was also to be noted.
Establishment and Composition of Council Committees
The council was to resolve to establish its Committees, Sub-Committees, Commissions, Panels, and Boards for the 2026/2027 municipal year. The appointments to these bodies, including the nominations for Chairs and Vice-Chairs, as detailed in Appendix 2 of the published report, were to be approved. The report outlined the process for calculating political balance across these committees, ensuring representation in line with the council's political composition.
Calendar of Meetings for the Municipal Year 2026/2027
The proposed calendar of meetings for the 2026/27 Municipal Year was to be approved. The Director of Legal, Democratic and Electoral Services was to be authorised to make any necessary changes to the calendar as they arise. The calendar included dates for Full Council meetings, committee meetings, and other key council business throughout the year.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting of the Council, held on 4 March 2026, were to be agreed as a true and accurate record of proceedings.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Election of Deputy Speaker for the Municipal Year 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedHackney Council decided that Cllr Nisa Sharif be elected to the office of Deputy Speaker for the Municipal Year 2026/27. This decision was made on 28/05/2026.
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Election of the Speaker for the Municipal Year 2026/2027
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Vote of Thanks to the Outgoing Speaker
Recommendations ApprovedHackney Council, on 28 May 2026, approved a vote of thanks to the outgoing Speaker, Cllr Sharon Patrick.
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Recommendations ApprovedThe Council of Hackney Council on Thursday 28 May 2026 approved the minutes of the previous meeting held on 4 March 2025. The Council of Hackney Council on Wednesday 4 March 2025 agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 28 January 2026.
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Composition of Cabinet and Appointment of Cabinet Members; Appointment of Deputy Cabinet Members; Establishment and Appointment to Cabinet Committees; Elected Mayor’s Scheme of Delegation
Recommendations ApprovedThe Council of Hackney Council approved recommendations on 28/05/2026. The decision noted the composition of Cabinet, appointments of Cabinet and Deputy Cabinet Members, the establishment and appointments to Cabinet committees, and the Elected Mayor’s Scheme of Delegation for 2026/2027. Delegated authority was granted to the Council’s Monitoring Officer to make consequential changes to the Council’s Constitution.
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Establishment and Composition of the Council’s Committees, Commissions, Panels and Boards for the 2026/2027 Municipal Year
Recommendations ApprovedThe Council decided to establish its committees, commissions, panels, and boards for the 2026/2027 municipal year. The Council approved the appointments to these bodies and the nominations for their Chairs and Vice-Chairs.
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Election of the Speaker for the Municipal Year 2026/2027
Recommendations ApprovedThe Council of Hackney Council on Thursday 28 May 2026 resolved that Cllr Antoinette Fernandez be elected to the office of Speaker for the Municipal Year 2026/27.
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Calendar of Meetings for the Municipal Year 2026/2027
Recommendations ApprovedThe Council of Hackney Council on 28 May 2026 approved the proposed calendar of meetings for the 2026/27 Municipal Year. The Director of Legal, Democratic and Electoral Services was authorised to make necessary changes to the calendar.
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Mayoral and Council Election Results 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Council of Hackney approved the results of the Mayoral and Council Elections on 28/05/2026. The decision noted the election results as set out in Appendix 1 of the published report.
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