Mayor Caroline Woodley

Cabinet - Monday 28 October 2024 6.00 pm

The Cabinet noted the minutes of the previous meeting and the minutes of the Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee. They approved the Overall Financial Position Report - August 2024, the Capital Update and Property Disposals And Acquisitions report, a proposal for a Hackney Council Agency Joint Venture with Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL), the City and Hackney Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2023-24, and an updated list of appointments and nominations.

Scrutiny Panel - Monday 7 October 2024 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Panel of Hackney Council convened on Monday 07 October 2024 to discuss the Council's significant financial overspend, the Chief Executive's priorities, and the annual reports on complaints and member inquiries. The meeting highlighted a projected £36.7 million overspend for the current financial year, primarily driven by increased costs in adult social care, children's services, and homelessness prevention. Decisions were made to review the Council's budget and financial planning, with a commitment to addressing these challenges through a newly established Budget Recovery Board.

Cabinet - Monday 30 September 2024 5.00 pm

The Hackney Cabinet met on Monday 30 September 2024 to discuss a range of important issues, approving significant funding for the refurbishment of Kings Hall Leisure Centre and the use of the Household Support Fund. The Cabinet also agreed to consult on proposals to close or merge several primary schools dueIn addition, the Cabinet approved a new home to school travel policy and the renewal of a Public Spaces Protection Order relating to alcohol control.

Council - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm

This meeting of Hackney Council was scheduled to include the results of recent by-elections, public questions to the Cabinet, the annual update on the Climate Action Plan, the adoption of a policy on Disclosure and Barring Service Checks for elected members, the annual report of the Overview and Scrutiny Panel, appointments to Outside Bodies and the consideration of six motions.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 11 September 2024 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People's Scrutiny Commission met to discuss two key topics; a new approach to the Safer Schools Partnership and proposals to improve housing support for care leavers. The Commission made a number of recommendations to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in relation to the role of Safer School Officers in Hackney schools. The Commission noted the update report on housing support for care leavers and agreed to submit any outstanding questions to officers for a written response.