Councillor Gilbert Smyth

Audit Committee - Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Audit Committee of Hackney Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important financial and governance matters, including the external auditor's annual report, treasury management updates, and risk registers for key directorates. The meeting's agenda focused on ensuring the council's financial health, effective risk management, and adherence to audit standards.

Licensing Committee - Wednesday 25 March 2026 7.00 pm

The Licensing Committee of Hackney Council was scheduled to discuss updates on the Late Night Levy and various regulatory changes impacting the borough. The meeting agenda also included a review of regulatory updates concerning licensing reforms, the Health and Care Act 2022, and the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Licensing Sub Committee B - Thursday 12 March 2026 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee B of Hackney Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to consider a premises licence application for Refill at 151 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3QE. The meeting's agenda also included procedural items and a standing item on Temporary Event Notices.

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.

Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Audit Committee of Hackney Council met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to review the External Audit Completion Report for 2024/25 and to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The committee approved the recommendations within the External Audit Completion Report, which included authorising the Group Director of Finance and Corporate Resources to approve the final Statement of Accounts for 2024/25, pending the completion of outstanding work by the external auditor.