Alex Clarke

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Officer

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 10 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission of Hackney Council was scheduled to review housing support for families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and receive an update on housing support for care leavers. The commission was also due to receive a verbal update on behaviour management and school inclusion, and to note the work programme for the remainder of the municipal year.

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Officer

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Monday 20 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss the annual housing complaints report and the council's empty homes campaign, with a focus on improving services and addressing housing needs. Councillors reviewed data, questioned officers, and discussed strategies for better complaint handling, policy improvements, and bringing empty properties back into use. The commission also agreed the minutes of the previous meeting and reviewed the action tracker and work programme.