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.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Council - Wednesday 22 July 2026 7.00 pm, PROVISIONAL
Audit Committee - Wednesday 17 June 2026 6.30 pm, PROVISIONAL
Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday 28 May 2026 7.00 pm
Audit Committee - Thursday 16 April 2026 6.30 pm
The Audit Committee of Hackney Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and risk-related reports. Key discussions were expected to include the Auditor's Annual Report for 2024-25, updates on treasury management, and risk registers for various directorates.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
97 decisions · Page 3 of 20
Corporate Risk Register
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...the contents of the report and the attached risk registers and controls in place were noted.
Recommendations Approved
Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...noted the contents of the Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register and provided feedback on the management of identified risks.
Recommendations Approved
External Audit Update
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...noted the contents of the External Audit Progress Report for 2024-25, which highlighted two significant weaknesses in financial sustainability and health and safety compliance for social housing.
Recommendations Approved
Audit and Anti-Fraud Progress Report
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...the draft Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27 to 2028/29 was approved for submission to Council, with the Group Director, Finance and Corporate Resource delegated to approve the final version.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Update
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...the Audit Committee noted the treasury management activity reports presented in Appendices 1 and 2.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 97