Councillor George Gooch
Email: george.gooch@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Audit Committee - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 6.30 pm
Audit Committee - Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Audit Committee of Hackney Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday, 16 April 2026, to review a comprehensive agenda covering financial oversight, risk management, and internal audit progress. Key discussions were anticipated regarding the Auditor's Annual Report for 2024-25, updates on treasury management, and a review of risk registers across various directorates. The committee was also set to consider the Internal Audit Annual Plan for 2026/27 and the Anti-Fraud Service's progress report.
Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Monday 16 March 2026 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission of Hackney Council met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting children and young people in the borough. Key topics included the outcomes of an Ofsted Area SEND inspection, housing support for families with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and behaviour management in schools. The Commission also received updates on various council initiatives and reviewed its work programme.
Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 10 March 2026 7.00 pm
The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss the visitor policy for temporary accommodation hostels, an update on supported accommodation for single homeless people with complex needs, and future plans for Carnival Arts in Hackney. The Commission also reviewed scrutiny reports, letters, responses, and the actions tracker.
Decisions from Meetings
97 decisions · Page 1 of 20
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm - February 24, 2026
...the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13 January 2026 were agreed as a true and accurate record of proceedings.
Recommendations Approved
Any Other Business that the Chair Considers Urgent
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm - February 24, 2026
... there was no urgent business for consideration.
Recommendations Approved
External Audit Completion Report 2024/25
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm - February 24, 2026
...the Group Director of Finance and Corporate Resources was authorised to approve the final Statement of Accounts for 2024/25, provided the external auditor completed their outstanding work.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 97