David Tuitt
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
12 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 3 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
Licensing Committee - Wednesday 25 March 2026 7.00 pm
The Licensing Committee of Hackney Council was scheduled to discuss updates on the Late Night Levy and various regulatory changes impacting the borough. The meeting agenda also included a review of regulatory updates concerning licensing reforms, the Health and Care Act 2022, and the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Licensing Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Committee convened to discuss and approve the minutes from their previous meeting, receive an update on the Late Night Levy, and note a report on regulatory updates concerning licensing proposals.
Licensing Committee - Wednesday 16 July 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Committee met on 16 July 2025 to discuss the Licensing Service Annual Report, and to answer questions from the public and councillors.
Licensing Committee - Wednesday 21 May 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Committee convened to discuss and approve several key items, including the Late Night Levy's financial performance and future strategies, and the establishment of licensing sub-committees for the upcoming year. Councillor Gilbert Smyth was noted as Chair and Councillor Richard Lufkin as Vice Chair. The committee approved recommendations regarding the Late Night Levy annual financial report, the Late Night Levy Year 8 Quarter 1 update, and the establishment of five licensing sub-committees for 2025/26.
Decisions from Meetings
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Late Night Levy - Year 8, Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 Update
From: Licensing Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
The Hackney Licensing Committee noted the report on Late Night Levy activities for Year 8, Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 on 13 November 2025. The report detailed income, training, engagement, the Hackney Nights portal, and policing and welfare initiatives. Hackney Nights will now offer specific training courses annually, including WAVE, Conflict Management, Naloxone, Domestic Violence, and ByStander training, with 50% off First Aid Training.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Licensing Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
The Licensing Committee of Hackney Council on 16 July 2025 resolved to note and commend the Licensing Service Annual Report 2023/24 and 2024/25 to Council. The committee requested that all future reports include an explanatory paragraph detailing Massage and Special Treatment (MST) licences and their designated special areas.
Recommendations Approved
Regulatory Updates
From: Licensing Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
The Hackney Licensing Committee decided to note the report on 13/11/2025. The report provided updates on proposals for reforming the licensing system, licensing non-surgical cosmetic procedures, and a new retail licensing scheme for tobacco and vapes.
Recommendations Approved
Licensing Service Annual Report 2023/24 and 2024/25
From: Licensing Committee - Wednesday 16 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to note the Licensing Service Annual Report 2023/24 and 2024/25 and commend it to Council.
Recommendations Approved
Late Night Levy - Year 8, Q1 Update
From: Licensing Committee - Wednesday 21 May 2025 7.00 pm - May 21, 2025
...they noted the report and appendices regarding the Late Night Levy - Year 8, Q1 update.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 12
Average per Month: 0.5
Decisions Recorded: 20