Councillor Gilbert Smyth

Audit Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 6.30 pm

The Hackney Council Audit Committee convened to review the council's financial health, risk management strategies, and audit progress, approving the unaudited statement of accounts for 2024-25, and an updated Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy and Fraud Response Plan. The committee also discussed treasury management, corporate risks, and the progress of both internal and external audits. A decision on the Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register was deferred to the next meeting.

Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 23 October 2025 convened to address a cross-party motion concerning the council's ties with Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The council did not carry the original motion put forward by the Green Party and Hackney Independent Socialist Group. Instead, the council voted to approve recommendations outlined in the Labour group's amended motion.

Licensing Sub Committee E - Tuesday 14 October 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee E of Hackney Council met to consider a premises licence application and a summary licence review. Councillor Sharon Patrick, Councillor Gilbert Smyth, and Councillor Christopher Kennedy were the members of the committee.

Licensing Sub Committee E - Wednesday 8 October 2025 11.00 am, NEW

The Hackney Council Licensing Sub-Committee E convened to address concerns regarding several Temporary Event Notices (TENs) submitted for Hatch Homerton, a cafe bar located at Unit G2, 8 Mackintosh Lane, London E9 6AB. The committee decided to issue counter notices for all four TENs, effectively preventing the proposed events from taking place. Councillor Gilbert Smyth was elected as Chair of the meeting.

Licensing Sub Committee D - Wednesday 1 October 2025 2.00 pm

Licensing Sub Committee D of Hackney Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 1 October 2025 to discuss several licensing issues. These include applications for a new premises licence, and to vary an existing premises licence, as well as a standing item on temporary event notices. The meeting will also cover procedural matters such as the election of a chair and review of the minutes from the previous meeting.