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
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 discuss a range of important financial and governance matters, including the external auditor's annual report, treasury management updates, and risk registers for key directorates. The meeting's agenda focused on ensuring the council's financial health, effective risk management, and adherence to audit standards.
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 5 of 20
Joint Amendments to the Labour Motion: Hackney Needs Rent Controls
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
...the amended joint motion regarding Hackney needing rent controls was not carried.
Recommendations Approved
Appointments to Committees
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Labour Motion: Hackney Needs Rent Controls
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
...to build more council homes, work with the Mayor of London to introduce rent controls, request government permission for local rent controls, and campaign for rent controls to protect renters.
Recommendations Approved
Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan Proposed Submission Version
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
... the Council approved the proposed submission of the Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan for publication and submission to the government for independent examination, while delegating authority to the Group Director to approve administrative amendments.
Recommendations Approved
Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap 2025
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 97