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.
92 meetings · Page 8 of 19
Licensing Sub Committee B - Tuesday 8 April 2025 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee B of Hackney Council scheduled a meeting to discuss licensing applications in the borough. The meeting included discussion of a new premises licence for 462 Kingsland Road and a variation of an existing premises licence for Pisco’s, 16 Stoke Newington Road. The meeting was also scheduled to discuss the procedure for licensing sub-committee hearings.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 7 April 2025 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to discuss Hackney's transport strategy for 2026-2036, including public consultation plans, and to review the commission's work programme. Councillors discussed ways to achieve the Mayor of London's net zero targets, the decline in bus ridership, and the management of dockless bikes. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved with an amendment to reflect Councillor Jasmine Martins' attendance in person.
Licensing Sub Committee E - Thursday 3 April 2025 2.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee E of Hackney Council met to consider licensing applications for three premises, as well as to note the procedure for hearings, and consider minutes from a previous meeting. The Public reports pack included applications for premises licences, and temporary event notices. It is important to note that this is only a summary of the report pack and does not reflect any actual discussions or decisions made during the meeting.
Licensing Sub Committee C - Wednesday 19 March 2025 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee C of Hackney Council met to consider two applications for new premises licences. There were also no temporary event notices scheduled for discussion.
Decisions from Meetings
215 decisions · Page 1 of 43
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Licensing Sub Committee E - Thursday 11 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Application to Vary a Premises Licence: Local Supermarket, 140-142 Kingsland High Street London E8 2NS
From: Licensing Sub Committee E - Thursday 11 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Application to Vary a Premises Licence: DNA Bistro, 101 Kingsland High Street London E8 2PB
From: Licensing Sub Committee E - Thursday 11 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Annual Report of the Pensions Committee 2024/25
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Section 85 Local Government Act 1972 – Resolution to Extend Six Month Rule
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 92
Average per Month: 4.6
Decisions Recorded: 215