Councillor Christopher Kennedy

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Monday 2 March 2026 7.00 pm

The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met on Monday 2 March 2026 to discuss patient experiences of sickle cell care, the Care Quality Commission's assessment of Hackney Adult Social Care, and updates on the Transforming Outcomes Programme within Adult Social Care. The meeting also reviewed the minutes of the previous meeting and the Commission's work programme.

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 12 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met on Thursday 12 February 2026 to discuss the annual update from the City and Hackney Place Based Partnership, a Sport England grant award for physical activity initiatives, and to question the Cabinet Member for Health, Adult Social Care, Voluntary Sector and Culture. Key decisions included noting the progress of the City and Hackney Place Based Partnership's development plan and approving the acceptance of a significant grant from Sport England to continue work on reducing inequalities in physical activity.

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 Cabinet of Hackney Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and housing matters, alongside plans for air quality improvement and a framework for supporting sanctuary seekers. The meeting's agenda also included discussions on the council's overall financial position and the Housing Revenue Account budget.