Ben Hayhurst | Councillor for Hackney Central, Hackney

Meetings Attended ^{Note this may include planned future meetings.}

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Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Chair

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 12 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met on Thursday 12 February 2026 to discuss the annual update from the City and Hackney Place Based Partnership, a Sport England grant award for physical activity initiatives, and to question the Cabinet Member for Health, Adult Social Care, Voluntary Sector and Culture. Key decisions included noting the progress of the City and Hackney Place Based Partnership's development plan and approving the acceptance of a significant grant from Sport England to continue work on reducing inequalities in physical activity.

February 12, 2026, 7:00 pm

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of amendments to a motion on school exclusions, the endorsement of the Children and Families Service's full-year report, and the approval of the Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income for 2026/27. Key decisions also included the approval of the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers for 2026/2027 and the adoption of the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm

Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 27 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Panel meeting scheduled for Tuesday 27 January 2026 was set to discuss the council's financial position, including a quarterly finance update and the Chief Executive's response to questions on strategic matters. The panel was also scheduled to review its work programme for the upcoming year.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm

Pensions Committee Committee Member

Pensions Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Pensions Committee of Hackney Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss a range of updates and strategic decisions concerning the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Key decisions included the approval of recommendations for the LGPS 'Fit for the Future' update, the admission of Buckinghamshire Pension Fund to the LCIV Pool, and the adoption of an updated Voting Policy.

January 21, 2026, 6:30 pm

Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

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.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm

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Decisions from Meetings

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Labour Group Motion - Right to Grow

From: Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 4 March 2026 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026

...adopted the principle of a right to grow on suitable council-owned land and committed to working with local groups and partners to identify and make this land available for community cultivation.

Recommendations Approved