Councillor Gilbert Smyth
Email: gilbert.smyth@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
107 meetings · Page 11 of 22
Licensing Sub Committee B - Tuesday 8 April 2025 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee B of Hackney Council scheduled a meeting to discuss licensing applications in the borough. The meeting included discussion of a new premises licence for 462 Kingsland Road and a variation of an existing premises licence for Pisco’s, 16 Stoke Newington Road. The meeting was also scheduled to discuss the procedure for licensing sub-committee hearings.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 7 April 2025 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to discuss Hackney's transport strategy for 2026-2036, including public consultation plans, and to review the commission's work programme. Councillors discussed ways to achieve the Mayor of London's net zero targets, the decline in bus ridership, and the management of dockless bikes. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved with an amendment to reflect Councillor Jasmine Martins' attendance in person.
Licensing Sub Committee E - Thursday 3 April 2025 2.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee E of Hackney Council met to consider licensing applications for three premises, as well as to note the procedure for hearings, and consider minutes from a previous meeting. The Public reports pack included applications for premises licences, and temporary event notices. It is important to note that this is only a summary of the report pack and does not reflect any actual discussions or decisions made during the meeting.
Licensing Sub Committee C - Wednesday 19 March 2025 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee C of Hackney Council met to consider two applications for new premises licences. There were also no temporary event notices scheduled for discussion.
Decisions from Meetings
256 decisions · Page 1 of 52
Labour Group Motion - Right to Grow
From: Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...adopt the principle of a right to grow
on suitable council-owned land, working with local groups and partners to identify and make land available for community cultivation and embed these principles across the borough.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
Recommendations Approved
2026/27 Budget and Council Tax EXEMPT Appendix
From: Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...to note the 2026/27 Budget and Council Tax exempt appendix without discussion.
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...that recommendations were approved without the need for an exempt session to exclude the press and public.
Recommendations Approved
Hackney Independent Socialist Group Amendments to Motion
From: Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...the proposed amendments from the Hackney Independent Socialist Group were not carried.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 107
Average per Month: 4.5
Decisions Recorded: 256