Councillor Clare Potter

Licensing Sub Committee E - Tuesday 15 October 2024 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee E of Hackney Council met on Tuesday 15 October 2024 to consider applications for premises licences. The committee approved the application for a Premises Licence for Cafe Kowloon, with several amendments, and also approved the application to vary a Premises Licence for The Haggerston.

Expedited Review, Licensing Sub Committee D - Wednesday 9 October 2024 11.30 am, NEW

The Licensing Sub Committee D of Hackney Council met on Wednesday 09 October 2024. The meeting was scheduled to discuss procedural matters and an interim review concerning a premises at 8 Stoke Newington Road.

Scrutiny Panel - Monday 7 October 2024 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Panel of Hackney Council met on Monday 07 October 2A024 to discuss the Council's significant financial overspend, the Chief Executive's priorities, and the annual reports on complaints and member inquiries. The meeting addressed 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. The panel also heard about the Chief Executive's goals for the council, focusing on values, equality, wellbeing, listening, and strategy, alongside an update on workforce challenges and efforts to build resident trust. Finally, the panel reviewed the council's performance in handling complaints and member inquiries, noting a substantial increase in housing-related complaints and a rise in the number of cases reaching the Housing Ombudsman.

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 30 September 2024 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to discuss Hackney Council's Green Skills and Circular Economy Initiative and the Licensing and Nighttime Economy. Key decisions included the ongoing development of the Green Skills initiative, with a focus on upskilling the current workforce and creating accessible pathways into green jobs, and the continued development of a new Evening and Night Strategy for Hackney, which aims to balance the needs of residents and businesses within the nighttime economy.

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.