Councillor Frank Baffour
Email: frank.baffour@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
86 meetings · Page 8 of 18
Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 26 November 2024 7.00 pm
The meeting reviewed the Hackney Education department’s proposals for a second round of school closures and mergers in the borough, following on from 4 Hackney primary school closures in August 2024. No decision was made at the meeting, which was to hear evidence and inform any recommendations made by the Commission to the Cabinet.
Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 14 November 2024 7.00 pm
The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission received updates on the City & Hackney Place Based System, plans to possibly in-source Soft Facility Management services at Homerton Hospital, the new GP Provider Organisation City & Hackney Integrated Primary Care, and the Public Health Medium Term Financial Plan. The Commission expressed strong support for in-sourcing the soft facilities contract at the Homerton and noted that savings are still being sought to balance the Public Health budget.
Pensions Committee - Wednesday 13 November 2024 6.30 pm
This meeting has been postponed.
Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 8 October 2024 7.00 pm
The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 8 October 2024 to discuss the transfer of specialised services commissioning from NHS England to NHS North East London, and to examine maternal mental health disparities in Hackney. The Commission heard that the transfer of specialised services, including HIV treatment and care, is intended to improve local responsiveness and address health inequalities, while significant work is underway to tackle disparities in maternal mental health outcomes, particularly for Black and Global Majority women.
Pensions Committee - Monday 30 September 2024 6.30 pm
The Pensions Committee of Hackney Council met on Monday 30 September 2024, approving recommendations on investment decisions, the Responsible Investment Scheme Member Survey, and the Stewardship Code submission. The committee also noted reports on the High Level Monitoring Report, Funding Risk Update, and quarterly updates.
Decisions from Meetings
207 decisions · Page 1 of 42
Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...the publication of the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan was agreed.
Recommendations Approved
Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income 2026/27
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...set the Council Tax Base for 2026/27 at 80,163.35 Band D equivalent properties, delegated authority to determine the 2026/27 Business Rates Base, and kept the Council Tax Reduction Scheme unchanged.
Recommendations approved
Labour Group Amendments to the Joint Motion: Ending School Exclusions and Preventing Harmful Outcomes
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...the Labour Group's amendments to the joint motion on strengthening school inclusion and reducing exclusions were carried, aiming to prevent harmful outcomes for pupils, particularly those with SEND and from Black and Global Majority backgrounds.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: (Joint) Green Group and Hackney Independent Socialist Group: Ending School Exclusions and Preventing Harmful Outcomes
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...the joint motion to end school exclusions and prevent harmful outcomes was not carried, but its recommendations were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers 2026/2027
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...approved the Pay Policy for Chief Officers for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 86
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 207