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 9 of 64
Council - Wednesday 23 July 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council meeting on 23 July 2025 addressed violence against women and girls, community consultation, youth justice, members' allowances, and various reports. Councillors approved the Youth Justice Strategic Partnership Plan 2025-28, the Members’ Allowances Scheme 2025-26, and a motion to work together against violence towards women and girls. They also noted the Strategic Plan Update Report 2024/25, the Audit Committee Annual Report 2024-25, and the Licensing Committee Annual Report 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
Licensing Sub Committee E - Monday 21 July 2025 2.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee E convened on 21 July 2025, addressing a variation to a premises licence and several temporary event notices (TENs). The committee approved the variation to a premises licence for 90 Hideout & 90 LIVE (formerly Studio 9294), permitting extended hours for licensable activities, and approved recommendations for the TENs, as objections had been withdrawn.
Licensing Committee - Wednesday 16 July 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Committee met on 16 July 2025 to discuss the Licensing Service Annual Report, and to answer questions from the public and councillors.
Licensing Sub Committee B - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee B of Hackney Council scheduled a meeting to discuss licensing applications for premises in the borough. The Sub-Committee was expected to consider applications for a premises licence for 331 Wick Road and to vary a premises licence for Papa John's, 32a Eastway. The meeting was also scheduled to cover temporary event notices.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 7 July 2025 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to review the achievements of the administration from 2022-2026, discuss the strategic plan, and plan the commission's work programme for 2025/26. Cabinet members presented updates on their respective areas, and councillors discussed progress, challenges, and future priorities. The commission agreed to review the council's corporate assets and to examine the Executive’s progress on fulfilling its 2022 commitments at its next meeting.
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