Councillor Ben Hayhurst
Email: ben.hayhurst@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
335 meetings · Page 4 of 67
Pensions Committee - Tuesday 25 November 2025 6.30 pm
The Pensions Committee of Hackney Council met on Tuesday 25 November 2025, approving recommendations on strategic asset allocation, private markets, and the triennial valuation of the pension fund. The committee also approved draft annual reports and accounts for the 2024/25 financial year and a consultation response regarding LGPS scheme improvements.
Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 11 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to discuss a new community mental health offer and an update on the health impacts of poor air quality. The meeting also included a review of the commission's work programme and minutes from previous meetings.
Extraordinary, Pensions Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 6.30 pm
The Hackney Council Pensions Committee convened to discuss strategic asset allocation, preceded by a decision to exclude the press and public from a portion of the meeting due to the confidential nature of the information to be discussed. The committee approved recommendations related to both the exclusion of the press and public and the strategic asset allocation workshop.
Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm
The Hackney Council meeting on 23 October 2025 convened to address a cross-party motion concerning the council's ties with Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The council did not carry the original motion put forward by the Green Party and Hackney Independent Socialist Group. Instead, the council voted to approve recommendations outlined in the Labour group's amended motion.
Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 15 October 2025 7.00 pm
The Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 15 October 2025. The meeting's agenda included updates on health services, financial reviews, and discussions on improving GP access and LGBTQ+ health services. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the committee's scrutiny report and forward plan.
Decisions from Meetings
205 decisions · Page 1 of 41
Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...the publication of the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan was agreed.
Recommendations Approved
Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income 2026/27
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...set the Council Tax Base for 2026/27 at 80,163.35 Band D equivalent properties, delegated authority to determine the 2026/27 Business Rates Base, and kept the Council Tax Reduction Scheme unchanged.
Recommendations approved
Labour Group Amendments to the Joint Motion: Ending School Exclusions and Preventing Harmful Outcomes
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...the Labour Group's amendments to the joint motion on strengthening school inclusion and reducing exclusions were carried, aiming to prevent harmful outcomes for pupils, particularly those with SEND and from Black and Global Majority backgrounds.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: (Joint) Green Group and Hackney Independent Socialist Group: Ending School Exclusions and Preventing Harmful Outcomes
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...the joint motion to end school exclusions and prevent harmful outcomes was not carried, but its recommendations were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers 2026/2027
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...approved the Pay Policy for Chief Officers for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 335
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 205