Gilbert Smyth - Councillor for Hackney (Stoke Newington)

Councillor Gilbert Smyth

Labour Stoke Newington

Email: gilbert.smyth@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub Committee E (Committee Member, Chair, Substitute) Corporate Committee Council (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Chair) Licensing Sub Committee A (Committee Member, Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee B (Substitute, Committee Member) Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee D (Chair, Committee Member, Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee C (Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

97 meetings · Page 1 of 20

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Council is scheduled to consider its financial outlook for the upcoming year, alongside a motion addressing school exclusions and a framework for becoming a borough of sanctuary. Other discussions are expected to cover the pay policy for chief officers and a full-year report from the Children and Families Service.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub Committee B Substitute

Licensing Sub Committee B - Monday 26 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee B of Hackney Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 26 January 2026 to consider applications for new premises licences. The committee will review applications for Popeyes, a fast-food restaurant, and The Bike Shed, a motorcycle club and event space.

January 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub Committee E Substitute

Licensing Sub Committee E - Tuesday 20 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee E of Hackney Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was a review of the premises licence for Mare Street Wine Ltd, located at 157a Mare Street, London, E8 3RH. The committee was also scheduled to consider Temporary Event Notices as a standing item.

January 20, 2026, 2:00 pm
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 19 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission of Hackney Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the council's business support provision for town centres and high street businesses. The meeting also reviewed the commission's work programme for the upcoming year.

January 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub Committee A Substitute

Licensing Sub Committee A - Tuesday 13 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee A of Hackney Council was scheduled to consider applications for variations to premises licences and new premises licences. The meeting's agenda included discussions on two specific venues: Pirate Studios and The Glove That Fits and Gardens.

January 13, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Premises Licence: Projectx44,44 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3QP

From: Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 9 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 09, 2025

...the application for a premises licence for Projectx44 at 44 Rivington Street was approved, subject to conditions including adjusted hours for alcohol sales and premises operation, service of alcohol only to seated customers, no vertical drinking or off-sales, restrictions on the use of the outside area, and a maximum capacity of 60 persons.

Recommendations Approved

Election of Chair

From: Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 9 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 09, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 97

Average per Month: 4.6

Decisions Recorded: 218