Councillor Ali Sadek

Labour Kings Park

Council: Hackney

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Committees: Planning Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission (Vice-Chair) Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Planning Sub-Committee - Pre-Application

Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary

Last updated: 7 days ago

Councillor Ali Sadek has demonstrated consistent engagement in council matters, particularly within the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission and the Planning Sub-Committee. His activity is most pronounced in 2025, where he served as Vice-Chair and acting Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, and actively participated in planning decisions.

Key Themes and Priorities: Sadek's primary focus areas include economic development, skills training, planning and development, and financial prudence. He shows a keen interest in ensuring the long-term financial stability of the council while also promoting sustainable growth and social value. More recently, traffic management and road safety have emerged as areas of concern.

Evolution of Focus: While his core interests in skills, economy, and planning have remained consistent, his engagement has deepened over time. In 2024, his involvement centered on questioning budget plans and timelines for initiatives like the Green Skills Commission. In 2025, he took a more active role in shaping policy and scrutinizing specific planning applications. His attention to detail is evident in his questions regarding terminology related to ethnicity, demonstrating a commitment to anti-racist practices within the council.

Significant Contributions: Sadek's most significant contributions are evident in his active role as Vice-Chair and acting Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission in 2025. His management of meetings, insightful questions regarding long-term interests and social value, and his engagement in planning decisions demonstrate his commitment to responsible governance. His focus on traffic management on Victoria Park Road, including referencing past discussions about average speed cameras, highlights his responsiveness to local concerns. His voting record on planning permissions and the Council Taxbase indicates a pragmatic approach to development and financial stability.

Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: A consistent pattern is Sadek's focus on the financial implications of council decisions and his commitment to ensuring value for money. He consistently engages with budget discussions and seeks clarity on timelines for key initiatives. His involvement in the Planning Sub-Committee demonstrates a sustained interest in shaping the built environment and supporting appropriate development within the borough. His attention to detail, as evidenced by his questions about terminology and traffic management, suggests a commitment to thoroughness and responsiveness to community needs. His concern for financial risks is evident in his 2024 statement: > ...other local authorities going over the cliff.

Yearly Activity Timeline

In 2025, Councillor Ali Sadek (Kings Park) was primarily active as the Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, and also served as acting chair in June. He regularly attended and participated in council meetings, including Planning Sub-Committee, Corporate Committee, and full Council meetings. A key focus was on planning and development, as evidenced by his votes on various planning permission items throughout the year. He voted in favor of several planning permissions, including those for 2 Leswin Place, 79-85 Mare Street, Fanshaw House, 72 Ashenden Road, and Benabo Court. He also voted in favor of the Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income for the 2025/26 financial year.

As acting chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission in June, Sadek actively managed the meeting, including introducing speakers, managing time, and facilitating Q&A sessions. He posed questions about balancing long-term interests with short-term financial imperatives and the social value of assets. In December, his focus shifted to traffic management and road strategies, particularly concerning Victoria Park Road. He inquired about traffic breakdowns, collaboration with TFL, and potential speeding measures, referencing past discussions about average speed cameras: > um possibly maybe we have talks in the past about potential uh average speed cameras or other other medicine or doesn't have um. He also voted against the Green group's proposed amendments to the budget in May. He also raised a question regarding terminology relating to ethnicity, highlighting discussions within the Council as it works towards being anti-racist.

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

In November 2025, Cllr Ali Sadek was a member of the Planning Sub-Committee and was present at the Corporate Committee meeting. He is also the Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, but sent apologies for absence from the November 10th meeting. There is no record of Cllr Sadek speaking or taking specific actions during the Planning Sub-Committee or Corporate Committee meetings.

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 is the Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission. He sent apologies for absence from the meeting held on Monday 7 July 2025. There is no record of his participation in the 2025-11-10 meeting itself, only a record of a prior absence.

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 6.30 pm - 5 November 2025

Cllr Ali Sadek was a member of the Planning Sub-Committee at the meeting on November 5, 2025. However, the available reports pack does not contain any record of them speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.

Ali Sadek attended the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on October 8, 2025, and voted in favor of agenda item 5.

Meetings in October 2025

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 6.30 pm - 8 October 2025

Ali Sadek was present at the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on October 8, 2025, as indicated by the attendance list. He voted in favour of agenda item 5.

During September 2025, Councillor Ali Sadek, identified as the Vice Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Commission and Councillor in Kings Park, was active in several council meetings. He served as Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting on September 11th, where he introduced item 5.1, recapping the Commission's previous work, including reviews of corporate asset criteria and climate change commitments. He directed members to relevant agenda materials and welcomed guests. At the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on September 3rd, Cllr Sadek voted in favor of granting planning permission for two agenda items: Fanshaw House (2025/0906) and 72 Ashenden Road (2025/1051). He was present at the Council meeting on September 17th, but the record does not indicate any specific actions or statements made by him. He was listed as absent from the Corporate Committee meeting on September 22nd, according to the public reports pack for that meeting. At the Scrutiny Panel meeting on September 1st, he identified himself as: > I'm the vice chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Commission and Councillor in Kings Park.

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

Ali Sadek was in attendance at the Council Meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. However, the provided document does not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 11 September 2025 7.00 pm - 11 September 2025

Councillor Ali Sadek served as Chair for the meeting, seemingly as Vice-Chair filling in. He introduced item 5.1, recapping the previous work of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission. He highlighted the Commission's review in March 2024 of the council's corporate criteria for asset review and energy-efficient buildings, and the assessment in March 2025 of whether corporate assets supported the council's climate change commitments. He also noted that the corporate asset management program did not include community halls, which were reviewed by the Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission in July 2024. He directed members to page 11 of the agenda pack for the presentation related to the item. He welcomed Councillor Rob Chapman and Chris Pritchard to the meeting.

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 6.30 pm - 3 September 2025

Cllr Ali Sadek was present at the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on September 3, 2025. He voted in favor of granting planning permission for two agenda items:

2025/0906: Fanshaw House, Fanshaw Street, Hackney, London, N1 6HX
2025/1051: 72 Ashenden Road, Hackney, London, E5 0DT

He voted in favor alongside Cllrs Jessica Webb (Chair), Jon Narcross (Vice-Chair), Michael Desmond, Clare Potter, Sheila Suso-Runge, and Penny Wrout.

Scrutiny Panel - Monday 1 September 2025 7.00 pm - 1 September 2025

Councillor Ali Sadek identified themself as the vice chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Commission and Councillor in Kings Park.

Councillor Sadek. Councillor Sadek. I'm the vice chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Commission and Councillor in Kings Park.

During July 2025, Cllr Ali Sadek served as Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting on July 7th. He also attended the Council meeting on July 23rd and the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on July 30th, where he voted in favor of granting conditional planning permission for the demolition and erection of a new independent living retirement apartment block at Benabo Court.

Meetings in July 2025

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 30 July 2025 6.30 pm - 30 July 2025

Cllr Ali Sadek attended the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on July 30, 2025. He voted in favour of granting conditional planning permission for the demolition and erection of a new independent living retirement apartment block at Benabo Court.

Council - Wednesday 23 July 2025 7.00 pm - 23 July 2025

Ali Sadek attended the Council meeting on July 23, 2025. However, the available documents do not indicate that they spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.

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.

In June 2025, Councillor Ali Sadek served as acting chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting on June 16th, stepping in for Councillor Potter. As chair, Sadek opened the meeting, outlined procedures, and managed initial agenda items. They introduced the main item regarding corporate properties and asset management, referencing a previous review and a recommendation from the LGA. Sadek introduced the speakers and presentation, later interjecting to manage time: > Chris, sorry to interrupt us to flag. We've penned 15 minutes for this item. There's about three minutes left within that. I know you've got a few slides left to get through. So just to flag the timing. Thank you. Following the presentation, Sadek initiated and facilitated the Q&A session, posing questions about balancing long-term interests with short-term financial imperatives, the social value of assets, and the impact of the corporate transformation program. They also managed questions from other councillors, acknowledging time constraints and encouraging conciseness: > Brilliant, thank you very much. We've got questions for you. I'll just kick off, if that's OK with members, with one or two questions. And I'll challenge myself to be as concise as possible, so we can make the most of this time and encourage others to do the same.

Meetings in June 2025

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 16 June 2025 7.00 pm - 16 June 2025

Councillor Ali Sadek, the Vice Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, stepped in for Councillor Potter at the meeting on June 16, 2025. As acting chair, Sadek opened the meeting, welcomed attendees, and outlined the meeting's procedures, including reminders about recording, microphone usage, and the chat function. They then moved through the initial agenda items, including the appointment of chair and vice chair (noting the confirmed appointments), apologies for absence, urgent items, and declarations of interest.

Sadek then introduced the first substantive item, corporate properties and asset management, recalling a previous review from March 2024 and reading out recommendation six from the LGA corporate peer challenge review report. They explained the purpose of the meeting was to receive an update on corporate property management and asset transformation, clarifying that community halls were not under the responsibility of corporate property services. Sadek directed members to the presentation in the agenda pack and introduced Councillor Rob Chapman and Chris Pritchard as speakers.

During the presentation, Sadek interrupted to flag time constraints: > Chris, sorry to interrupt us to flag. We've penned 15 minutes for this item. There's about three minutes left within that. I know you've got a few slides left to get through. So just to flag the timing. Thank you.

Following the presentation, Sadek initiated the question and answer session, stating: > Brilliant, thank you very much. We've got questions for you. I'll just kick off, if that's OK with members, with one or two questions. And I'll challenge myself to be as concise as possible, so we can make the most of this time and encourage others to do the same. They then posed questions about balancing long-term interests with short-term financial imperatives, the potential social or community value of assets, and the impact of the corporate transformation program on asset management. Sadek also facilitated questions from other councillors, managing the order and acknowledging time constraints.

During the May 14, 2025 Council meeting, Councillor Ali Sadek voted against the Green group's proposed amendments to the budget.

Meetings in May 2025

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 14 May 2025 7.00 pm - 14 May 2025

Councillor Ali Sadek attended the Council meeting on May 14, 2025, and voted against the Green group's proposed amendments to the budget.

In April 2025, Councillor Ali Sadek (Kings Park Ward, Labour) served as Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission. He voted in favour of granting planning permission for agenda item 5, 2022/0988: 79-85 Mare Street and Bocking Street, LFndon, E8 4RG at the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on April 2nd. He sent apologies for lateness and attended the Scrutiny Panel meeting online. While he is a member of the Corporate Committee, he submitted apologies for absence at the meeting on April 14th. Information from a previous meeting in November 2024 shows that Cllr Sadek previously raised a question regarding terminology relating to ethnicity, highlighting discussions within the Council as it works towards being anti-racist.

Meetings in April 2025

Corporate Committee - Monday 14 April 2025 6.30 pm - 14 April 2025

Cllr Ali Sadek is a member of the Corporate Committee. He submitted apologies for absence at the meeting on December 4, 2024. At a previous meeting on November 13, 2024, Cllr Sadek asked a question regarding terminology, specifically relating to ethnicity. He highlighted that there had been many discussions on the topic within the Council as it works towards being anti-racist in its work. According to the minutes, the Cabinet Member responded to Cllr Sadek's question, stating that the work was not for individual ethnic identity and that the Council's Human Resources and Organisational Development team would advise the Council on the best way forward, looking in greater detail at the intersectionality of Global Majority employees. The Cabinet Member also noted that intersectionality was key to examining diversity and that the Council was looking at data analysis and other members of the team to avoid focusing too much on specific ethnicity groups.

Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.00 pm - 10 April 2025

Councillor Ali Sadek (listed as Councillor SEDAC) sent apologies for lateness and for joining the meeting online. He was not physically present at the meeting.

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 .

In March 2025, Councillor Ali Sadek, representing Kings Park and serving as Vice Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, attended two council meetings. On March 5th, he participated in the Planning Sub-Committee meeting, where he voted in favor of granting planning permission for two items: 2 Leswin Place, Hackney, London, N16 7NJ, and the erection of a rear extension at third and fourth levels and erection self-contained residential units with terraces and an extension to an existing. On March 10th, he attended the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting, where he was identified as > councillor sadek councillor ali sadek kings park and vice chair of the commission and councillor.

Meetings in March 2025

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 10 March 2025 7.00 pm - 10 March 2025

Ali Sadek, Councillor for Kings Park and Vice Chair of the Commission, was present at the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting on March 10, 2025. The transcript identifies him as:

councillor sadek councillor ali sadek kings park and vice chair of the commission and councillor

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).

In February 2025, Councillor Ali Sadek (Kings Park) served as Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting on February 17th. While present, the documentation does not indicate any specific actions or statements beyond this role. On February 26th, Cllr Sadek attended the Council meeting and voted in favor of the resolution concerning the Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income for the 2025/26 financial year.

Meetings in February 2025

2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - 26 February 2025

Cllr Ali Sadek attended the Council meeting on February 26, 2025. He voted in favor of the resolution concerning the Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income for the upcoming financial year 2025/26.

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 17 February 2025 7.00 pm - 17 February 2025

Councillor Ali Sadek, representing Kings Park, served as Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission meeting on February 17, 2025. While present at the meeting, the available documentation does not indicate that Cllr Sadek spoke or took any specific action beyond their role as Vice-Chair.

During January 2025, Ali Sadek served as the Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission at the meeting held on January 20th. While present at the meeting, the documentation does not indicate any specific actions or statements made by him. He was also present at the Council meeting on January 29th.

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 present at the Council meeting on January 29, 2025. The reports pack also indicates his presence at a Council meeting on November 27, 2024.

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, Councillor Ali Sadek was actively involved in council matters, particularly within the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission and the Planning Sub-Committee. As Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, he played a key role in questioning directors on budget and savings plans, expressing concerns about potential financial risks, stating > ...other local authorities going over the cliff. He also inquired about the timeline for the Green Skills Commission, asking > Thanks, this is just very quick follow on on that point. You mentioned two years, two years of work leading up to the commission. I just wondered where we would be at this point on that measure. Just, you know, roughly. As a member of the Planning Sub-Committee, Sadek consistently voted on planning applications, supporting developments such as new dwellings and infrastructure improvements. While he attended several other meetings, including Corporate Committee and Council meetings, the documentation does not indicate any specific actions or statements made during those sessions.

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.

During November 2024, Councillor Ali Sadek attended three council meetings: a Special Scrutiny Panel meeting on November 11th, a Corporate Committee meeting on November 13th, and a Council meeting on November 27th. However, the provided documentation does not indicate that Cllr Sadek spoke or took any specific actions during any of these meetings.

Meetings in November 2024

Council - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - 27 November 2024

Cllr Ali Sadek was in attendance at the Council meeting on November 27, 2024. However, the available documentation does not indicate that they spoke or took any specific actions during the meeting.

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 indication in the provided documents that Ali Sadek spoke or took any action during the meeting. The transcript excerpt focuses on Tyler Linton's presentation and defense of the council's decision regarding the Amherst Road, Penbury Circus Transformation.

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, Cllr Ali Sadek actively participated in council meetings. As a member of the Planning Sub-Committee, he voted in favor of several planning permissions, including those for items 5, 6, 7, and 9. At the Council meeting, he supported Cllr Sharon Patrick's nomination for Deputy Speaker. As Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, he inquired about the timeline for the Green Skills Commission, asking: > Thanks, this is just very quick follow on on that point. You mentioned two years, two years of work leading up to the commission. I just wondered where we would be at this point on that measure. Just, you know, roughly.

Meetings in September 2024

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 30 September 2024 7.00 pm - 30 September 2024

Councillor Ali Sadek, Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, inquired about the timeline for the Green Skills Commission. He asked:

Thanks, this is just very quick follow on on that point. You mentioned two years, two years of work leading up to the commission. I just wondered where we would be at this point on that measure. Just, you know, roughly.

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

Cllr Ali Sadek attended the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on September 4, 2024. He voted on several agenda items. He voted in favor of granting planning permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement for item 5. He also voted in favor of granting conditional planning permission for item 6. Additionally, information from the reports pack indicates he voted in favor of conditional planning permission for item 6, Land adjacent Woodberry Down Early Years Centre Springpark Drive, Hackney, London, N4 2NP. He voted in favor of planning permission being granted subject to conditions and completion of a legal agreement for item 7, Atrium Apartments, 13 Felton Street, London, N1 5NA. Finally, he voted in favor of delegated decisions for item 9, Land known as Bishopsgate Goods Yard including Braithwaite Sclater Street, Brick Lane, Wheler Street, Commercial Street and Quaker London, E1hin the London Boroughs of Hackney and Tower Hamlets.

During July 2024, Ali Sadek served as Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission (July 10th) but the documentation does not indicate any specific actions or statements made. He also submitted apologies for absence from the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on July 31st.

As chair of the Scrutiny Panel meeting on July 15th, Sadek played a central role in guiding the proceedings and questioning directors on budget and savings plans. He nominated Councillor Hayhurst to chair the meeting and outlined the meeting's format, emphasizing the focus on the current financial year. He initiated discussions with Deirdre regarding the budgetary and reserve positions, expressing concern about potential depletion, stating: > ...other local authorities going over the cliff.

He facilitated questions from other council members and then introduced Group Directors Jackie Burt (Children and Education), Helen Woodland (Adult Health and Integration), and Ricardo Hyatt (Climate Homes in Economy), requesting presentations focusing on areas with amber and red RAG ratings. He sought clarification on specific issues within each directorate, including over-established posts, AMBA ratings, ventilation work timelines, achievability of cost savings, and the replicability of savings generated by trial groups.

Meetings in July 2024

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 31 July 2024 6.30 pm - 31 July 2024

Ali Sadek submitted apologies for absence from the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, as noted in the reports pack for the July 31, 2024 meeting.

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

As chair of the Scrutiny Panel meeting on July 15, 2024, Ali Sadek played a central role in guiding the proceedings and questioning directors on budget and savings plans. He began by nominating Councillor Hayhurst to chair the meeting and explaining Councillor Gordon's absence.

Sadek outlined the meeting's format and emphasized the focus on the current financial year (24/25). He initiated the discussion by asking Deirdre for an overview of the budgetary and reserve positions, and later inquired about the amount taken from reserves during the last financial year, expressing concern about potential depletion:

...other local authorities going over the cliff.

He facilitated questions from other council members to Rob and Deirdre.

Sadek then introduced Jackie Burt, Group Director for Children and Education, requesting a presentation focusing on the RAG rating of savings delivery, particularly areas that weren't green. He sought clarification on over-established posts and the AMBA rating of certain items, pressing for details on the actions being taken to address them. He also asked Jackie to clarify the achievability of savings targets.

Next, he introduced Helen Woodland, Group Director of Adult Health and Integration, requesting a presentation focusing on the amber and red areas in her directorate. He questioned her about the completion timeline for ventilation work at Oswald Street and the achievability of cost savings. He also inquired about the replicability of savings generated by a trial group and the work being done to change culture and educate families about the benefits of care closer to home.

Finally, he introduced Ricardo Hyatt, Group Director for Climate Homes in Economy, requesting a presentation focusing on the amber and red areas in his directorate.

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.