Councillor Clare Potter
Email: clare.potter@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
292 meetings · Page 10 of 59
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.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 7 April 2025 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to discuss Hackney's transport strategy for 2026-2036, including public consultation plans, and to review the commission's work programme. Councillors discussed ways to achieve the Mayor of London's net zero targets, the decline in bus ridership, and the management of dockless bikes. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved with an amendment to reflect Councillor Jasmine Martins' attendance in person.
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 2 April 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council scheduled a meeting for Wednesday 2 April 2025, to discuss planning applications and related matters. The agenda included consideration of planning permission and listed building consent for the King's Hall Leisure Centre, and a planning application for Lamb Lane, as well as other items. Councillor Jessica Webb, Chair of the Planning Sub-Committee, was scheduled to welcome attendees and explain the procedure for the meeting.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 10 March 2025 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission received a presentation on the data underpinning the draft Hackney Economic Development Plan 2025-2030, and the plan itself. The Commission noted the presentation and asked questions of officers and Cabinet Members about the plan, and about the Council's plans for engaging with residents and businesses to discuss it.
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5 March 2025 6.30 pm
This meeting was about making planning decisions on three sites. The committee also received a report about the council's New Homes Programme. Additionally the committee were scheduled to review the minutes of their previous meetings and note planning decisions made by officers.
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: 292
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 218