Caroline Selman - Councillor for Hackney (Woodberry Down)

Councillor Caroline Selman

Labour Woodberry Down

Email: Caroline.Selman@Hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

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Committees: Council (Committee Member, Independent Member) Licensing Sub Committee B (Committee Member, Substitute) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Scrutiny Panel (Guest) Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Guest, Committee Member) Special Urgency Notices (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee E (Substitute, Committee Member, Chair) Licensing Sub Committee D (Chair, Substitute) Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Committee (Committee Member, Guest) Child Q - Special Joint Scrutiny (Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission and Children & Young People Scrutiny Commission) (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee C (Substitute) Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

337 meetings · Page 4 of 68

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 23 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss the progress of the Eliminating Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy 2022-25, to note scrutiny reports, letters and responses, to review the scrutiny actions tracker, to review the Living in Hackney work programme for 2025/26 and to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The Commission reviewed the progress made against delivering the priorities and actions outlined in the Eliminating Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy 2022-25 and agreed the work programme shortlist for the 2025/26 municipal year.

September 23, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 17 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 17 September 2025 included discussion of climate change initiatives, scrutiny reports, and a motion regarding the two-child benefit cap, which was ultimately rejected. Councillors also approved the annual update on decarbonisation commitments, the Overview and Scrutiny annual report, the Standards Committee annual report, and noted decisions taken under special urgency provisions.

September 17, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 23 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 23 July 2025 addressed violence against women and girls, community consultation, youth justice, members' allowances, and various reports. Councillors approved the Youth Justice Strategic Partnership Plan 2025-28, the Members’ Allowances Scheme 2025-26, and a motion to work together against violence towards women and girls. They also noted the Strategic Plan Update Report 2024/25, the Audit Committee Annual Report 2024-25, and the Licensing Committee Annual Report 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

July 23, 2025
Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 9 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss the new council homes programme, a refresh of the housing associations compact, and the upcoming work programme. Councillors examined progress towards the council's target of building 1,000 new social rent homes by 2026, and explored ways to improve collaboration with housing associations. They also reviewed letters and responses on previous scrutiny topics, and planned the commission's work for the coming year.

July 09, 2025
Audit Committee

Audit Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 6.30 pm

The Hackney Council Audit Committee convened to discuss key financial and governance matters, including the external audit plan, financial updates, and risk management strategies. The committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the previous meeting, and also noted the terms of reference for the municipal year 2025/26. The committee also reviewed the proposed work programme for the coming year.

June 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Minutes of the Previous Meeting

From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm - February 24, 2026

...the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13 January 2026 were agreed as a true and accurate record of proceedings.

Recommendations Approved

Any Other Business that the Chair Considers Urgent

From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm - February 24, 2026

... there was no urgent business for consideration.

Recommendations Approved

External Audit Completion Report 2024/25

From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm - February 24, 2026

...the Group Director of Finance and Corporate Resources was authorised to approve the final Statement of Accounts for 2024/25, provided the external auditor completed their outstanding work.

Recommendations Approved

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 337

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 160