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 9 of 19
Licensing Sub Committee B - Thursday 13 March 2025 6.00 pm
This meeting was scheduled to discuss an application for a new premises licence at 83 Rivington Street in Hoxton East and Shoreditch. The applicant, Chestnut Gardens Entertainment Limited, was seeking permission for the sale of alcohol, late night refreshment, and regulated entertainment. The application had received 118 objections from local residents and a representation from the Metropolitan Police.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 10 March 2025 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission received a presentation on the data underpinning the draft Hackney Economic Development Plan 2025-2030, and the plan itself. The Commission noted the presentation and asked questions of officers and Cabinet Members about the plan, and about the Council's plans for engaging with residents and businesses to discuss it.
Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 4 March 2025 2.00 pm
The meeting was scheduled to include a discussion of an application for a new premises licence for MOJO and Creams, 229 Old Street, London, EC1V 9HE.
2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm
This meeting was the last meeting of Hackney Council for the 2024/25 municipal year, and included a wide-ranging set of reports, a review of the proposed budget for 2025/26 and a number of motions submitted by the Green and Labour groups.
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