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.
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Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 23 September 2025 7.00 pm
The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss the progress of the Eliminating Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy 2022-25, to note scrutiny reports, letters and responses, to review the scrutiny actions tracker, to review the Living in Hackney work programme for 2025/26 and to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The Commission reviewed the progress made against delivering the priorities and actions outlined in the Eliminating Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy 2022-25 and agreed the work programme shortlist for the 2025/26 municipal year.
Council - Wednesday 17 September 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council meeting on 17 September 2025 included discussion of climate change initiatives, scrutiny reports, and a motion regarding the two-child benefit cap, which was ultimately rejected. Councillors also approved the annual update on decarbonisation commitments, the Overview and Scrutiny annual report, the Standards Committee annual report, and noted decisions taken under special urgency provisions.
Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Monday 15 September 2025 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission met on Monday 15 September 2025 to discuss behaviour management and school inclusion, the lessons learned from previous children's centre consultations, and an update on childcare sufficiency. Key discussions included the challenges faced by schools in managing pupil behaviour, the impact of the pandemic, and the need for better external support. The commission also reviewed the findings of a lessons learned report concerning past consultations on children's centres, highlighting issues with communication and documentation. An update on childcare sufficiency revealed that while there is capacity for more children, particularly in the under-two age group, providers are proceeding with caution regarding expansion.
Council - Wednesday 23 July 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council meeting on 23 July 2025 addressed violence against women and girls, community consultation, youth justice, members' allowances, and various reports. Councillors approved the Youth Justice Strategic Partnership Plan 2025-28, the Members’ Allowances Scheme 2025-26, and a motion to work together against violence towards women and girls. They also noted the Strategic Plan Update Report 2024/25, the Audit Committee Annual Report 2024-25, and the Licensing Committee Annual Report 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 22 July 2025 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission of Hackney Council met on Tuesday 22 July 2025 to discuss behaviour management and school inclusion, hearing evidence from various organisations and reviewing the council's work programme. Key discussions focused on the challenges faced by schools in supporting pupils with complex needs, the impact of the pandemic on children's social and emotional development, and the effectiveness of current behaviour management strategies. The Commission also reviewed its work programme for the upcoming year, considering suggestions for future scrutiny topics.
Decisions from Meetings
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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: 38
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 97