Councillor Gilbert Smyth

Audit Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 6.30 pm

The Hackney Council Audit Committee convened to discuss key financial and governance matters, including the external audit plan, financial updates, and risk management strategies. The committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the previous meeting, and also noted the terms of reference for the municipal year 2025/26. The committee also reviewed the proposed work programme for the coming year.

Licensing Sub Committee E - Tuesday 17 June 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee E was scheduled to convene remotely to address licensing matters within the borough. The agenda included a review of past meeting minutes, a discussion on hearing procedures, and decisions on applications for license variations for Yuki, located at Arch 426 Reading Lane, and Gindungo, situated at Unit 19 Bohemia Place. Additionally, the committee was expected to address temporary event notices as a standing item.

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 16 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to discuss corporate property management, fleet decarbonisation, and to plan their work programme for the coming year. Councillors reviewed the council's progress on asset transformation and fleet electrification, and discussed how these initiatives align with the council's strategic goals and financial position. The commission also agreed the minutes of their previous meeting held on 10 March 2025.

Licensing Sub Committee B - Monday 9 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council Licensing Sub-Committee B convened on 9 June 2025, addressing a premises licence review for Bar 161, 161 Mare Street and a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) objection for Night Tales, Units 13-15 Bohemia Place. The committee ultimately decided to issue a counter notice for the TEN, preventing the event from proceeding, and deferred the review of the premises licence for Bar 161.

Licensing Sub Committee A - Wednesday 4 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council Licensing Sub Committee A met to consider a licensing application and temporary event notices. The main item for discussion was an application to vary a premises licence for Ringside, located at 22 Kingsland Road. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the procedure for licensing sub-committee hearings.