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.
317 meetings · Page 7 of 64
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
The Licensing Sub Committee D of Hackney Council met on Wednesday 01 October 2025 to consider two applications for premises licences. The committee approved an application for a premises licence for Basement, 201-203 Hackney Road, London E2 8JL, with modified hours and conditions. An application to vary a premises licence for QQ Grill Restaurant and Lounge, 331 Wick Road, London, E9 5DH, was adjourned.
Council - Wednesday 17 September 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council meeting on 17 September 2025 included discussion of climate change initiatives, scrutiny reports, and a motion regarding the two-child benefit cap, which was ultimately rejected. Councillors also approved the annual update on decarbonisation commitments, the Overview and Scrutiny annual report, the Standards Committee annual report, and noted decisions taken under special urgency provisions.
Decisions from Meetings
248 decisions · Page 1 of 50
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm - February 24, 2026
...the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13 January 2026 were agreed as a true and accurate record of proceedings.
Recommendations Approved
Any Other Business that the Chair Considers Urgent
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm - February 24, 2026
... there was no urgent business for consideration.
Recommendations Approved
External Audit Completion Report 2024/25
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm - February 24, 2026
...the Group Director of Finance and Corporate Resources was authorised to approve the final Statement of Accounts for 2024/25, provided the external auditor completed their outstanding work.
Recommendations Approved
Variation to a premises licence: The Baths, 80 Eastway E9 5JH
From: Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 3 February 2026 2.00 pm - February 03, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 3 February 2026 2.00 pm - February 03, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 317
Average per Month: 3.2
Decisions Recorded: 248