Councillor Ben Hayhurst

Pensions Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 6.30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Hackney Council Pensions Committee meeting on 11 June 2025, based on the provided agenda and report pack.

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 14 May 2025 7.00 pm

The annual meeting of Hackney Council included the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, the establishment of committees, and a review of procedure rules. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss appointments to outside bodies and a dispensation to extend the six-month rule for Councillor Michael Levy.

Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 13 May 2025 7.00 pm

The Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss health updates, finances, and cancer services in the region. The meeting included a review of the scrutiny report and a deep dive into cancer-related issues. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss actions to be carried out by officers.

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 23 April 2025 7.00 pm

This joint session of the Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission and the Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission focused on neurodevelopmental pathways for autism and ADHD in both children and adults. The discussion covered the increase in diagnoses, efforts to reduce waiting lists, early identification strategies, and the impact of assessment delays. The meeting also highlighted the implementation of the City and Hackney Autistic Friendly Neighbourhood Pilot and a feasibility study for an Autism Hub.

Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council Scrutiny Panel met to discuss key issues facing the borough, including the delivery of manifesto commitments, the corporate transformation programme, and the scrutiny improvement review. Councillor Margaret Gordon, Chair of the Scrutiny Panel, led the meeting, which included a Cabinet Question Time with Mayor Caroline Woodley. The panel approved the Scrutiny Panel Response and Action Plan for the London Borough of Hackney Scrutiny Improvement Review.