The Scrutiny Panel of Hackney Council is scheduled to consider reports on the council's budget for 2026-27 and its digital strategy. The meeting will also include a report on the Mayor's CQT.

Council Budget 2026-27

A significant portion of the meeting is expected to focus on the council's budget for the financial year 2026-27. The panel will have before it the Budget Scrutiny Report on the Council Budget 2026-27, which will likely detail proposed spending and income for the upcoming year. Alongside this, the Executive Response to Budget Scrutiny Report 2026-27 is scheduled for review, indicating a response from the council's executive to the scrutiny findings. A Cumulative Equality Impact Assessment Council Budget 2026-27 is also listed, suggesting an examination of how the budget proposals may affect different groups within the borough.

Hackney's Digital Strategy

The panel is also scheduled to review Hackney's digital strategy. The document Hackney's Digital Strategy v7, available for attendees, will likely outline the council's plans for utilising digital technologies and data. This forms part of a broader discussion on the Digital and Data Strategy.

Mayor's CQT

A report concerning the Mayor's CQT is also on the agenda. The nature of this item is not detailed in the provided information, but it is presented as a distinct topic for the panel's consideration.

The panel will also review the Minutes of the Scrutiny Panel meeting on 6 October 2025 and the Minutes of the Scrutiny Panel meeting on 19 January 2026. Additionally, Cover Minutes are listed, which may pertain to administrative matters or previous discussions.