Councillor Ali Sadek
Email: ali.sadek@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Ali Sadek's council service across multiple years reveals a consistent focus on planning and economic development, with a notable increase in his direct engagement and decision-making in more recent years.
In 2026, Sadek's activity centered on planning matters. He actively participated in committee meetings, voting in favor of crucial planning permissions for the Former Boiler House at Belper Court and the Rectory Road Area Office. While his specific contributions during a Scrutiny Panel meeting are not detailed, his presence and votes in planning sub-committees highlight his continued involvement in shaping the borough's physical development.
2025 marked a period of significant engagement for Sadek, particularly in his roles as Vice Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission and Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities. He demonstrated a strong commitment to economic development, advocating for local benefit by stating,
He also showed a keen interest in ensuring job accessibility for vulnerable residents and engaged with the council's anti-racist initiatives. His consistent voting in favor of planning permissions for various developments, including Benabo Court and phases at Woodberry Down, underscores his role in facilitating growth. While he attended meetings on Council Tax and Budget Setting, his direct contributions were not recorded.
more of the value created in Hackney should stay in Hackney.
In 2024, Sadek's involvement included participation in the Scrutiny Panel and Planning Sub-Committee, where he voted to grant planning permission for development applications. As Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, he actively questioned the progress and timeline of the Green Skills initiative, emphasizing the importance of local opportunities and the pattern development plan
for prioritizing green skills within Hackney.
Key Themes and Priorities: Sadek's primary focuses have been planning and development, and economic growth and local benefit. He consistently supports development projects and advocates for initiatives that benefit the local economy and its residents.
Evolution of Focus: While planning has been a consistent area of interest, Sadek's role and direct involvement in economic development and scrutiny have become more prominent in recent years, particularly in 2025. His leadership positions in 2025 and his active questioning in 2024 demonstrate a deepening engagement with strategic economic and skills-based initiatives.
Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years): In 2026, his votes in favor of key planning permissions for the Former Boiler House and Rectory Road Area Office are significant. In 2025, his advocacy for local economic benefit and his engagement with anti-racist initiatives as Cabinet Member, alongside his consistent support for planning applications, stand out. His proactive questioning regarding the Green Skills initiative in 2024 also highlights his commitment to ensuring local relevance.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: Sadek consistently demonstrates an interest in planning and development, evidenced by his voting record across all three years. He also shows a sustained interest in economic opportunities and ensuring local benefit, which has become increasingly vocal and strategic in his more recent roles.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In January 2026, Ali Sadek was active in committee meetings. He voted in favor of granting planning permission for the Former Boiler House at Belper Court and for conditional planning permission for the Rectory Road Area Office during the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on January 14th. His specific contributions during the Call-in Extra Ordinary Meeting of the Scrutiny Panel on January 19th are not recorded.
Monthly Activity in 2026
During January 2026, Ali Sadek participated in the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on January 14th. In this meeting, Ali Sadek voted in favour of granting planning permission for agenda item 5 (2025/1821: Former Boiler House, Belper Court, Pedro Street) and also voted in favour of granting conditional planning permission for agenda item 6 (2025/1208: Rectory Road Area Office). There is no record of Ali Sadek's specific statements or actions during the Call-in Extra Ordinary Meeting of the Scrutiny Panel on January 19th.
Meetings in January 2026
Call-in Extra Ordinary Meeting, Scrutiny Panel - Monday 19 January 2026 5.00 pm - 19 January 2026
There is no mention of Ali Sadek's statements or actions in the provided documents for the Call-in Extra Ordinary Meeting of the Scrutiny Panel on 2026-01-19.
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 6.30 pm - 14 January 2026
Ali Sadek participated in the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on January 14, 2026. During the meeting, Ali Sadek voted in favour of granting planning permission for agenda item 5 (2025/1821: Former Boiler House, Belper Court, Pedro Street) and voted in favour of granting conditional planning permission for agenda item 6 (2025/1208: Rectory Road Area Office).
Throughout 2025, Ali Sadek was actively involved in various council meetings, demonstrating a focus on economic development, scrutiny, and planning. As Vice Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission for much of the year, he played a key role in opening meetings, outlining procedures, and introducing agenda items related to corporate properties and asset management. He also voiced concerns about economic disparities, questioning the accessibility of jobs for vulnerable residents and emphasizing the need for local benefit, stating,
In his capacity as Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities, he engaged with the Council's approach to anti-racist initiatives and data analysis concerning ethnicity. Sadek also participated in Planning Sub-Committee meetings, consistently voting in favor of granting planning permissions for various developments, including Benabo Court, Fanshaw House, 72 Ashenden Road, and phases at Woodberry Down. While he attended meetings related to Council Tax and Budget Setting, his direct contributions were not recorded in those instances. He was absent from one Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting in November.
more of the value created in Hackney should stay in Hackney.
Monthly Activity in 2025
As Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, Councillor Ali Sadek focused on traffic management and road strategies during the December 9th meeting. He inquired about the breakdown of through traffic by vehicle type and its connection to the main road strategy, noting Mayor Street's removal from the main road strategy maps. He questioned collaboration with TFL to improve conditions for residents living near main roads and potential funding opportunities.
Councillor Sadek specifically raised concerns about Victoria Park Road, highlighting parking problems and potential speeding issues. He suggested implementing speeding measures and sought information on possible TFL support if the road is designated a main road. He also referenced previous discussions about average speed cameras on that road, stating: > um possibly maybe we have talks in the past about potential uh average speed cameras or other other medicine or doesn't have um
Meetings in December 2025
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 9 December 2025 7.00 pm - 9 December 2025
As Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, Councillor Ali Sadek raised questions and concerns regarding traffic management and road strategies. He inquired about the breakdown of through traffic by vehicle type and its relation to the main road strategy. He noted Mayor Street's removal from the main road strategy maps and asked about collaboration with TFL to improve conditions for residents living near main roads, including potential funding.
Councillor Sadek specifically highlighted issues on Victoria Park Road, describing a section with parking problems and potential for speeding when traffic is light. He suggested implementing speeding measures and sought information on possible TFL support if the road is designated a main road. He also referenced previous discussions about average speed cameras on that road.
um i wanted to ask a bit about what you've sent it through traffic um and how it breaks down between different sorts of vehicles because when you tackle that problem is going to vary depending on the proportions that you've got and linking that to the main road strategy um i was just looking at the main road strategy it's interesting to see that that mayor street has now is now off that uh meds because they're on the main road according to these the maps it'd be uh not holding i guess because of amherst road and the changes that happened then which is quite interesting um but obviously uh the people who live on those main roads will be quite anxious about what made those strategies going to be for them so i wonder if you're working with tfl about the kinds of improvements that there might be on those main roads for the people who live on them and they're very close to them and if there'll be some money that come along with that
so for instance i mean i will talk about specifically right now on victoria dart road where uh there is part of a road which suddenly becomes much broader and there's brilliant parking and it becomes like a kind of steeper um so when it's not overcrowded with traffic and queuing up to go down to happy road it's it becomes a bit of a sort of circuit um and so some sort of speeding measures could be really helpful there um might get some help from tfl on that kind of thing if we're a designated main road and you know i think that's a question for tfl but we've we've discussed the victoria park road and we have a done a study on victoria park and we agree that victoria park is what we should be should be doing more um and it is this road that yeah as i mentioned problems off the 821 uh it's very busy um and there are different parts of it and how different characteristics um i is a borough road until it's an a road it's a borough road um possibly what you're asking more specifically about again sorry for bringing that possibly maybe we have talks in the past about potential uh average speed cameras or other other medicine or doesn't have um
During November 2025, Ali Sadek sent apologies for absence from the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting held on Monday 10 November 2025. There is no record of Ali Sadek saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on 2025-11-05.
Meetings in November 2025
Corporate Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 6.30 pm - 12 November 2025
Cllr Ali Sadek was present at the Corporate Committee meeting on November 12, 2025.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 10 November 2025 7.00 pm - 10 November 2025
Ali Sadek sent apologies for absence from the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting held on Monday 7 July 2025.
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 6.30 pm - 5 November 2025
There is no record of Ali Sadek saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on 2025-11-05.
During October 2025, Ali Sadek was active in one Planning Sub-Committee meeting. In this meeting, Ali Sadek voted to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and also voted in favor of approving the planning application 2024/2817 for Phases 5-8 at Woodberry Down.
Meetings in October 2025
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 6.30 pm - 8 October 2025
Ali Sadek voted in favor of approving the minutes from the previous meeting. Additionally, Ali Sadek voted to approve the planning application 2024/2817 for Phases 5-8 at Woodberry Down.
Scrutiny Panel - Monday 6 October 2025 7.00 pm - 6 October 2025
There is no record of Ali Sadek saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Scrutiny Panel meeting on 2025-10-06.
During September 2025, Councillor Ali Sadek was active in two council meetings. On September 3rd, he attended the Planning Sub-Committee and voted in favor of granting planning permission for two applications: 2025/0906 (Fanshaw House, Fanshaw Street) and 2025/1051 (72 Ashenden Road). On September 11th, he chaired the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting, where he introduced agenda item 5.1, Corporate Property,
and recapped the Commission's prior work on asset review criteria, energy-efficient buildings, and climate change commitments. He also welcomed guests for agenda item 5.2 and was confirmed as Vice-Chair for the 2025/2026 Municipal Year. There is no record of Ali Sadek speaking or taking action during the Scrutiny Panel meeting on September 1st, nor any record of his activity during the Council meeting on September 17th.
Meetings in September 2025
Corporate Committee - Monday 22 September 2025 6.30 pm - 22 September 2025
Cllr Ali Sadek was listed as absent from the Corporate Committee meeting held on Monday 19 May 2025, according to the public reports pack for the September 22, 2025 meeting.
Council - Wednesday 17 September 2025 7.00 pm - 17 September 2025
There is no record of Ali Sadek saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Council meeting on 2025-09-17.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 11 September 2025 7.00 pm - 11 September 2025
Councillor Ali Sadek chaired the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting on 2025-09-11. He introduced agenda item 5.1, Corporate Property,
and recapped the Commission's previous work on asset review criteria, energy-efficient buildings, and climate change commitments. He also welcomed Councillor Rob Chapman and Chris Pritchard for agenda item 5.2. Additionally, it was noted that Councillor Ali Sadek was confirmed as Vice-Chair for the 2025/2026 Municipal Year.
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 6.30 pm - 3 September 2025
During the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on 2025-09-03, Cllr Ali Sadek attended and voted in favour of granting planning permission for two applications: 2025/0906 (Fanshaw House, Fanshaw Street) and 2025/1051 (72 Ashenden Road).
Scrutiny Panel - Monday 1 September 2025 7.00 pm - 1 September 2025
There is no record of Ali Sadek speaking or taking any action during the Scrutiny Panel meeting on Monday 1 September 2025.
During July 2025, Councillor Ali Sadek participated in one meeting. On July 30th, at the Planning Sub-Committee meeting, he voted in favour of granting conditional planning permission for the Benabo Court development.
Meetings in July 2025
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 30 July 2025 6.30 pm - 30 July 2025
Councillor Ali Sadek voted in favour of granting conditional planning permission for the Benabo Court development.
Council - Wednesday 23 July 2025 7.00 pm - 23 July 2025
Ali Sadek was listed as a Councillor in attendance at the Annual Council Meeting held on 14 May 2025. No specific statements or actions by Ali Sadek were recorded in the provided documents for the Council meeting on 23 July 2025.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 7 July 2025 7.00 pm - 7 July 2025
Cllr Ali Sadek served as the Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission for the meeting on July 7, 2025. However, the available documents do not indicate any specific statements or actions taken by Cllr Sadek during the meeting beyond their role as Vice-Chair.
During June 2025, Councillor Ali Sadek served as the Vice Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission. He opened the meeting on June 16th, outlining procedural guidelines and confirming his and Councillor Clare Potter's roles for the year. He then introduced the first agenda item on corporate properties and asset management, providing context on previous reviews, energy-efficient buildings, and the recommendation to expedite asset reviews. He also clarified the management of community halls and introduced the speakers for the item.
Meetings in June 2025
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 16 June 2025 7.00 pm - 16 June 2025
Councillor Ali Sadek, serving as Vice Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, opened the meeting. He stepped in for Councillor Potter and outlined the meeting's procedural guidelines, including microphone usage, the chat function, and the meeting's recording. He confirmed Councillor Clare Potter's appointment as chair and his own as vice chair for the ensuing year. Councillor Sadek then introduced the first agenda item concerning corporate properties and asset management, providing background on previous reviews of corporate criteria for asset review, work on energy-efficient buildings, and the LGA corporate peer challenge recommendation to expedite asset reviews. He clarified that community halls are not managed by corporate property services and introduced the speakers for the item, Councillor Rob Chapman and Chris Pritchard.
Extra-ordinary, Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 12 June 2025 7.00 pm - 12 June 2025
There is no record of Ali Sadek speaking or taking any action during the Extra-ordinary, Scrutiny Panel meeting on 2025-06-12.
There is no record of Ali Sadek saying or doing anything during the Council meeting on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
Meetings in May 2025
Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 14 May 2025 7.00 pm - 14 May 2025
There is no record of Ali Sadek saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Council meeting on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
During April 2025, Ali Sadek participated in two council meetings. On April 10th, he was listed as a member of the Scrutiny Panel. On April 14th, as the Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities, Councillor Sadek inquired about the terminology used by the Council concerning ethnicity in its anti-racist initiatives. He was informed that the Human Resources and Organisational Development team, with the Data Analyst, was reviewing intersectionality data, particularly for Global Majority employees, to guide their approach.
Meetings in April 2025
Corporate Committee - Monday 14 April 2025 6.30 pm - 14 April 2025
Councillor Sadek, the Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities, asked a question regarding terminology, specifically concerning ethnicity and the language used by the Council in its anti-racist work. The Cabinet Member responded by explaining that the Council's Human Resources and Organisational Development team, in collaboration with the Data Analyst, was examining intersectionality data to advise on the best approach. This work included a detailed look at the intersectionality of Global Majority employees, with data showing a higher proportion of Black and Global Majority employees in the upper middle and lower quartiles of the workforce. The Cabinet Member clarified that the Council was not focusing on specific ethnicity groups within the Council.
Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.00 pm - 10 April 2025
Ali Sadek was listed as a member of the Scrutiny Panel for the meeting on Thursday 10 April 2025. No specific statements or actions by Ali Sadek were recorded in the provided minutes or reports pack.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 7 April 2025 7.00 pm - 7 April 2025
Councillor Ali Sadek, representing Kings Park Ward (Labour), served as Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission at the meeting on April 7, 2025. While present, the available documents (transcript, minutes, and reports pack) do not record any specific statements or actions attributed to him during the meeting.
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 2 April 2025 6.30 pm - 2 April 2025
Cllr Ali Sadek voted in favour of granting planning permission for agenda item 5, 2022/0988: 79-85 Mare Street and Bocking Street, LFndon, E8 4RG
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During the March 2025 Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting, Councillor Ali Sadek raised concerns about the disparity between positive employment figures and the borough's low household income ranking. He questioned the accessibility of jobs in high-growth sectors for vulnerable residents, emphasizing the need to ensure more of the value created in Hackney should stay in Hackney.
He used the green economy job statistics as a specific example prompting his inquiry.
Meetings in March 2025
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 10 March 2025 7.00 pm - 10 March 2025
Councillor Ali Sadek of Kings Park and the Labour party expressed concern about a perceived tension between positive employment figures and the borough's status as the third most deprived in the city regarding household income. He questioned whether the jobs being created in high-growth sectors were truly benefiting the most vulnerable residents of Hackney and suggested exploring ways to ensure this outcome. He specifically referenced the more of the value created in Hackney should stay in Hackney
sentiment and the green economy jobs statistic (300+ businesses, 800 jobs, averaging 2.6 people per business) as examples that prompted his inquiry.
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5 March 2025 6.30 pm - 5 March 2025
Councillor Ali Sadek attended the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on March 5, 2025. He voted in favor of granting planning permission for item 5 (2 Leswin Place, Hackney, London, N16 7NJ) and item 6 (Erection of a rear extension at third and fourth levels and erection self-contained residential units with terraces and an extension to an existing).
During February 2025, Councillor Ali Sadek identified himself as the Councillor for Kings Park and the Vice Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission at the meeting on February 17th. There is no record of him speaking or taking action at the Budget Setting Council meeting on February 26th.
Meetings in February 2025
2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - 26 February 2025
There is no record of Ali Sadek speaking or taking any action in the provided documents for the 2025-26 Budget Setting Council meeting on 2025-02-26.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 17 February 2025 7.00 pm - 17 February 2025
Councillor Ali Sadek introduced himself as the Councillor for Kings Park and the Vice Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission.
During January 2025, Ali Sadek attended one Council meeting on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, concerning the Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates for 2025/26. There is no record of Ali Sadek speaking or taking any specific actions during this meeting.
Meetings in January 2025
Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - 29 January 2025
Ali Sadek was recorded as being in attendance at the Council meeting on Wednesday, 29 January 2025. There is no record of Ali Sadek speaking or taking any action during this meeting.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 20 January 2025 7.00 pm - 20 January 2025
Cllr Ali Sadek served as the Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission at the meeting held on January 20, 2025. However, the available documentation does not indicate that Cllr Sadek spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
In 2024, Ali Sadek demonstrated engagement in local governance through participation in council meetings. In July, he attended two meetings: the Scrutiny Panel and the Planning Sub-Committee. His active involvement continued in September, where he voted in favor of granting planning permission for two development applications, both subject to conditions. Later that month, as Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, he actively sought clarification on the Green Skills initiative's timeline and progress, emphasizing the importance of focusing on Hackney-specific opportunities and the role of the pattern development plan
in prioritizing local green skills.
Monthly Activity in 2024
In December 2024, Councillor Ali Sadek participated in several council meetings. As a member of the Planning Sub-Committee, he voted in favor of granting planning permission for applications 2023/2211, 2023/2925, and 2024/0037 at the December 4th meeting. He also served as Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting on December 10th, where he was mentioned in relation to Councillor Dennis August Canling's apology. He is also a member of the Planning Sub-Committee for the Municipal Year 2024/2025 and attended the Extraordinary Corporate Committee meeting on December 4th, though there is no record of him speaking at that meeting.
Meetings in December 2024
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 10 December 2024 7.00 pm - 10 December 2024
Cllr Ali Sadek served as Vice-Chair and was present at the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting on December 10, 2024. The transcript also mentions Ali Sadek in relation to Councillor Dennis August Canling's apology.
Extraordinary, Corporate Committee - Wednesday 4 December 2024 6.00 pm - 4 December 2024
Cllr Ali Sadek is a member of the Planning Sub-Committee for the Municipal Year 2024/2025. There is no record of him speaking during the meeting based on the provided document.
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 4 December 2024 6.30 pm - 4 December 2024
Councillor Ali Sadek was present at the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on October 9, 2024. He voted in favor of granting planning permission for the following applications:
- 2023/2211: 78-94 and 79-95 Watermint Quay, London, N16 6DN
- 2023/2925: 201-207 Shoreditch High Street and 1 Fairchild Street, Hackney, London, E1 6LG
- 2024/0037: 1 Gainsborough Studios Poole Street, London, N1 5ED
He was absent from the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on November 6, 2024. There is no record of any statements made by Councillor Sadek in the provided documents.
Ali Sadek did not speak or take any recorded action during the council meetings in November 2024, specifically the Special Meeting of the Scrutiny Panel on November 11th and the Council meeting on November 27th.
Meetings in November 2024
Council - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - 27 November 2024
There is no record of Ali Sadek saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Council meeting on 2024-11-27.
Corporate Committee - Wednesday 13 November 2024 6.30 pm - 13 November 2024
Councillor Ali Sadek was present at the Corporate Committee meeting on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, and at the meeting of 10 September 2024. However, the provided document does not indicate that they spoke or took any specific action during either meeting.
Special Meeting, Scrutiny Panel - Monday 11 November 2024 7.00 pm - 11 November 2024
There is no record of Ali Sadek speaking or taking any action in the provided transcript for the Special Meeting of the Scrutiny Panel on 2024-11-11.
During the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on October 9, 2024, Cllr Ali Sadek voted in favour of two planning applications. These included granting permission for the demolition of a mechanic’s garage and the construction of a two-storey dwelling, and granting conditional planning permission for the re-provision of a playing pitch with associated infrastructure and landscaping at Down Early Years Centre.
Meetings in October 2024
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 9 October 2024 6.30 pm - 9 October 2024
Cllr Ali Sadek attended the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on October 9, 2024. He voted in favour of granting permission for the demolition of a mechanic’s garage and erection of a two-storey 3-bedroom dwelling house. He also voted in favour of granting conditional planning permission for the re-provision of a playing pitch with associated infrastructure and landscaping works at Down Early Years Centre Springpark Drive, Hackney, London, N4 2NP.
During September 2024, Councillor Ali Sadek was active in two council meetings. On September 4th, he voted in favor of granting planning permission for two applications: 2022/0963 (Land to the rear of 64 Middleton Road, London, E8 4BS) and 2024/0657 (Land adj Woodberry Down Early Years Centre Springpark Drive, Hackney, London, N4 2NP), both subject to conditions. Later, on September 30th, as Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, he actively participated by seeking clarification on the Green Skills initiative's timeline, specifically inquiring about the current stage of brand building and launch for the two-year plan. He also questioned the progress of research and mapping of opportunities, stressing the importance of focusing on Hackney-specific prospects and the role of the pattern development plan
in prioritizing local green skills.
Meetings in September 2024
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 30 September 2024 7.00 pm - 30 September 2024
Councillor Ali Sadek, representing Kings Park Ward and serving as Vice-Chair for Skills, Economy and Growth, actively participated in the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting. He sought clarification on the timeline for the Green Skills initiative, asking about the current stage of the two-year plan for brand building and launch. Councillor Sadek also inquired about the progress of research and mapping of opportunities, emphasizing the need to focus on Hackney-specific prospects and the role of the pattern development plan
in prioritizing local green skills.
Council - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - 18 September 2024
Cllr Ali Sadek supported Cllr Sharon Patrick's nomination for Deputy Speaker.
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 4 September 2024 6.30 pm - 4 September 2024
Councillor Ali Sadek voted in favour of granting planning permission for two applications: 2022/0963 (Land to the rear of 64 Middleton Road, London, E8 4BS), subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement, and 2024/0657 (Land adj Woodberry Down Early Years Centre Springpark Drive, Hackney, London, N4 2NP), with conditions.
During July 2024, Ali Sadek participated in two council meetings. He was a member of the Scrutiny Panel on Monday, July 15th. He also attended the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on Wednesday, July 31st. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided reports for either meeting.
Meetings in July 2024
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 31 July 2024 6.30 pm - 31 July 2024
There is no record of Ali Sadek speaking or taking any action during the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on Wednesday, 31 July 2024.
Extraordinary, Corporate Committee - Tuesday 30 July 2024 6.00 pm - 30 July 2024
Cllr Ali Sadek is a member of the Planning Sub Committee 2024/2025. There is no indication in the provided reports pack that he spoke or took any other action during the meeting.
Scrutiny Panel - Monday 15 July 2024 7.00 pm - 15 July 2024
Ali Sadek was a member of the Scrutiny Panel for the meeting on Monday, 15 July 2024. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided public reports pack.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 10 July 2024 7.00 pm - 10 July 2024
Cllr Ali Sadek served as the Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission at the meeting on July 10, 2024. However, the available documentation does not indicate that Cllr Sadek spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 4 February 2026 6.30 pm
Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Council is scheduled to consider its financial outlook for the upcoming year, alongside a motion addressing school exclusions and a framework for becoming a borough of sanctuary. Other discussions are expected to cover the pay policy for chief officers and a full-year report from the Children and Families Service.
Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 27 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to review the council's financial position and future financial plans. The panel will also consider the work programme for the upcoming year and hear from the Chief Executive.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 19 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission of Hackney Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the council's business support provision for town centres and high street businesses. The meeting also reviewed the commission's work programme for the upcoming year.
Call-in Extra Ordinary Meeting, Scrutiny Panel - Monday 19 January 2026 5.00 pm
The Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to consider a call-in request concerning a key decision made by the Cabinet regarding the implementation of standard fees and charges for markets, street trading, and shop fronts for the 2025/2026 financial year. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items.
Decisions from Meetings
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2025/1044: 1 - 2 Furrow Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6JS
From: Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 14, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 14, 2026
Recommendations Approved
2025/1748: 40-43 Andrews Road, London, E8 4RL
From: Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 14, 2026
Recommendations Approved
2025/2111: 25 Elsdale Street, Hackney, London, E9 6QY
From: Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 14, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Delegated decisions
From: Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 14, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 67
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 204