Gerry McCarthy
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Corporate Committee - Tuesday, 2 June 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council convened on Tuesday 2 June 2026, with Councillor Ülgen Semerci appointed as Chair and Councillor Nisa Sharif as Vice-Chair for the municipal year 2026/27. The committee noted its terms of reference and approved the establishment and membership of the Planning Sub-Committee for the same period.
Corporate Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 6.30 pm
The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council met on Wednesday 18 March 2026, approving a new Planning Code of Conduct for Councillors and noting updates on the Corporate Peer Challenge. The committee also deferred decisions on the Annual Performance review of Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading and the Fees and Charges review until the next municipal year.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 9 March 2026 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met on Monday 09 March 2026 to discuss Hackney's Evening and Night Time Economy Strategy and the Council's business support provision. The Commission reviewed the progress of the Hackney Nights Accreditation Scheme and the proposed objectives of the new strategy, which aims to balance economic growth with resident needs. They also heard updates on business support programmes, including Hackney Impact and London & Partners, and discussed the challenges and opportunities for high street businesses.
Corporate Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 6.30 pm
Corporate Committee - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm
The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council was scheduled to meet on 19 May 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the establishment of the Planning Sub-Committee, environmental enforcement, business regulation, and the Corporate Peer Challenge update. The committee was also expected to note its terms of reference and work programme for the municipal year 2025/26.
Decisions from Meetings
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Consideration of Minutes Of The Previous Meeting and actions
From: Corporate Committee - Tuesday, 2 June 2026 - 6.30 pm - June 02, 2026
The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council approved the minutes of its previous meeting held on 18 March 2026. The committee also approved the new planning code of conduct for Councillors. Authority was delegated to the Monitoring Officer to make changes to the Code, in consultation with the Assistant Director Planning and Building Control.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Committee Work Programme 2026/27 update
From: Corporate Committee - Tuesday, 2 June 2026 - 6.30 pm - June 02, 2026
The Hackney Corporate Committee approved recommendations for the Corporate Committee Work Programme 2026/27 on 02 June 2026. The committee noted the latest draft of its work programme for the upcoming municipal year. An HR policy review item is to be added as required following consultation with HR management.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of the Chair and Vice - Chair of the Corporate Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/27
From: Corporate Committee - Tuesday, 2 June 2026 - 6.30 pm - June 02, 2026
The Corporate Committee noted the appointments of Cllr Ulgen Semerci as Chair and Cllr Nisa Sharif as Vice Chair of the Corporate Committee. This was agreed at the Annual Meeting of Full Council on 28 May 2026 and noted by the Corporate Committee on 02 June 2026.
Recommendations Approved
To note the Terms of Reference of the Corporate Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/27
From: Corporate Committee - Tuesday, 2 June 2026 - 6.30 pm - June 02, 2026
The Hackney Council Corporate Committee decided to note its terms of reference for the Municipal Year 2026/27 on 02/06/2026. The Corporate Committee is responsible for overseeing regulatory functions, planning, elections, and human resources.
Recommendations Approved
Establishment and Composition of the Planning Sub-Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/27
From: Corporate Committee - Tuesday, 2 June 2026 - 6.30 pm - June 02, 2026
Hackney Council's Corporate Committee approved the establishment and membership of the Planning Sub-Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/27 on 02/06/2026. The committee also noted that any future changes to the sub-committee's membership would be reported to the Corporate Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 38
- Average per month
- 0.4
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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