Councillor Gilbert Smyth

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.

Licensing Sub Committee E - Tuesday 16 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee E of Hackney Council scheduled a meeting to address licensing concerns within the borough. The agenda included a new premises licence application, a request to vary an existing premises licence and a personal licence application. Councillor Richard Lufkin, Councillor Lynne Troughton and Councillor Gilbert Smyth were scheduled to be in attendance.

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 11 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to discuss cabinet member achievements, the automation of parking appeals, and the commission's work programme. Councillors agreed to a new business-focused item for January and discussed the timing of a transport strategy review.

Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 9 September 2025 2.00 pm

On Tuesday 9 September 2025, Hackney Council's Licensing Sub Committee D convened to discuss licensing applications for Donny's at 2 Westgate Street and Popeyes at 14 Kingsland High Street. The committee approved the recommendations for Donny's, while the application for Popeyes was withdrawn. Additionally, the committee noted the withdrawal of scheduled Temporary Event Notices (TENs) at 428 Kingsland Road.

Licensing Sub Committee B - Monday 1 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee B of Hackney Council convened to address a premises licence variation application for EartH, and to consider a standing item regarding temporary event notices. The sub-committee approved both the recommendations for the temporary event notices and the application to vary a premises licence for EartH.