Councillor Carole Williams
Email: carole.williams@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 2 February 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee met on Monday 02 February 2026 and made decisions on several key contracts. The committee approved the establishment of frameworks for substance use support services and early years catering, and also decided to award contracts for planned internal works to improve council housing. However, the committee abandoned plans for new internal work contracts and the procurement of design and build construction contracts for five council housing development projects.
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.
Cabinet - Monday 26 January 2026 6.00 pm
The Hackney Cabinet meeting scheduled for Monday 26 January 2026 was set to cover a wide range of financial, housing, environmental, and service delivery matters. Key discussions were expected to include the council's overall financial position in November 2025, capital updates, and the Housing Revenue Account budget for 2026/27. Environmental concerns were also prominent, with the submission of an Air Quality Action Plan for 2026-2030 to the Mayor of London for approval, and a report on confirming an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights in the Well Street Conservation Area. Additionally, the meeting was scheduled to address the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan, and provide an update on the Children and Families Service for 2024/25.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday 21 January 2026 3.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss a range of critical public health issues, including a comprehensive assessment of children and young people's mental health needs, annual reports on safeguarding children and adults, and strategies for suicide prevention and tobacco control. The board was also set to review patient experiences within sickle cell services and receive an update on the City and Hackney Tobacco Control Alliance's progress.
Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 5 January 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee of Hackney Council met on Monday 05 January 2026, approving several key contract awards. These included the commissioning of children's homes, a framework for arboricultural maintenance and tree planting, and the replacement of fleet vehicles for both the Housing department and for Waste, Parks & Enforcement services.
Decisions from Meetings
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Annual Performance review of Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading
From: Corporate Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 6.30 pm - March 18, 2026
The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council on Wednesday 18 March 2026 approved recommendations. The item was deferred until the 2026/27 municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
Planning Code of Conduct (for the Hackney Constitution)
From: Corporate Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 6.30 pm - March 18, 2026
The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council approved the new planning code of conduct for Councillors on 18 March 2026. The committee also delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Assistant Director Planning and Building Control, to make changes to the code.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Peer Challenge update
From: Corporate Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 6.30 pm - March 18, 2026
The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council decided to note the contents of the report on 18 March 2026. The report provided an update on the Council's response to recommendations from the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge. Mitigations are in place through strengthened governance, financial boards, and transformation oversight.
Recommendations Approved
Consideration of Minutes Of The Previous Meeting and actions from the previous meeting
From: Corporate Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 6.30 pm - March 18, 2026
The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council approved the minutes of their previous meeting held on 12 November 2025. The committee also approved the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers 2026/27. The Assistant Director Planning and Building Control will provide further guidance on supporting residents and businesses in the planning process and amend the section on lobbyists in the new Planning Code of Conduct.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Performance Report of the Noise Service 2024/25
From: Corporate Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 6.30 pm - March 18, 2026
The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council noted the Annual Performance Report of the Noise Service 2024/25 on 18 March 2026. The report provided an update on noise nuisance for the period January to December 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 331
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 346 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.