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) 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.

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Licensing Sub Committee B Committee Member

Licensing Sub Committee B - Tuesday 29 July 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee B considered an application for a premises licence for Spaces Unlocked, 118 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3AY. The committee heard arguments both for and against the application, focusing on concerns about crime, public nuisance, and safety, before ultimately approving the recommendations.

July 29, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 23 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 23 July 2025 addressed violence against women and girls, community consultation, youth justice, members' allowances, and various reports. Councillors approved the Youth Justice Strategic Partnership Plan 2025-28, the Members’ Allowances Scheme 2025-26, and a motion to work together against violence towards women and girls. They also noted the Strategic Plan Update Report 2024/25, the Audit Committee Annual Report 2024-25, and the Licensing Committee Annual Report 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

July 23, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee E Substitute

Licensing Sub Committee E - Monday 21 July 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee E convened on 21 July 2025, addressing a variation to a premises licence and several temporary event notices (TENs). The committee approved the variation to a premises licence for 90 Hideout & 90 LIVE (formerly Studio 9294), permitting extended hours for licensable activities, and approved recommendations for the TENs, as objections had been withdrawn.

July 21, 2025
Licensing Committee Chair

Licensing Committee - Wednesday 16 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council Licensing Committee met on 16 July 2025 to discuss the Licensing Service Annual Report, and to answer questions from the public and councillors.

July 16, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee B Committee Member

Licensing Sub Committee B - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee B of Hackney Council scheduled a meeting to discuss licensing applications for premises in the borough. The Sub-Committee was expected to consider applications for a premises licence for 331 Wick Road and to vary a premises licence for Papa John's, 32a Eastway. The meeting was also scheduled to cover temporary event notices.

July 08, 2025

Summary

Meetings Attended: 92

Average per Month: 4.6

Decisions Recorded: 215