Councillor Guy Nicholson
Email: guy.nicholson@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
Council Profile: View on council website
Committees:
Is this you? Claim this page.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
49 meetings · Page 2 of 10
Cabinet - Monday 23 March 2026 6.00 pm
The Hackney Council Cabinet meeting scheduled for Monday 23 March 2026 was set to cover a range of financial, housing, and community-focused topics. Key discussions were anticipated regarding the council's overall financial position, the capital programme, and the allocation of funds for crisis and resilience support. Additionally, the meeting agenda included plans for new housing developments and a review of the council's people and organisational development strategy.
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of amendments to a motion on school exclusions, the endorsement of the Children and Families Service's full-year report, and the approval of the Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income for 2026/27. Key decisions also included the approval of the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers for 2026/2027 and the adoption of the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan.
Cabinet - Monday 26 January 2026 6.00 pm
The Hackney Cabinet meeting scheduled for Monday 26 January 2026 was set to cover a wide range of financial, housing, environmental, and service delivery matters. Key discussions were expected to include the council's overall financial position in November 2025, capital updates, and the Housing Revenue Account budget for 2026/27. Environmental concerns were also prominent, with the submission of an Air Quality Action Plan for 2026-2030 to the Mayor of London for approval, and a report on confirming an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights in the Well Street Conservation Area. Additionally, the meeting was scheduled to address the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan, and provide an update on the Children and Families Service for 2024/25.
Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 21 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss the significant challenges faced by victims of domestic abuse who share joint social tenancies with their perpetrators, and to review the Council's Housing Strategy 2026-31. The Commission also noted the progress on the Housing Improvement Plan and reviewed the Housing Revenue Account budget monitoring.
Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Hackney Council met on Monday 15 December 2025 to discuss and determine a range of key issues. Among the decisions made were the approval of Hackney's Education Strategic Plan 2026 to 2029, and significant changes to care charging policies following a review and consultation.
Decisions from Meetings
231 decisions · Page 1 of 47
Motion: (Joint) Green Group and Hackney Independent Socialist Group: Ending School Exclusions and Preventing Harmful Outcomes
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...the joint motion to end school exclusions and prevent harmful outcomes was not carried, but its recommendations were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...the publication of the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan was agreed.
Recommendations Approved
Labour Group Amendments to the Joint Motion: Ending School Exclusions and Preventing Harmful Outcomes
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...the Labour Group's amendments to the joint motion on strengthening school inclusion and reducing exclusions were carried, aiming to prevent harmful outcomes for pupils, particularly those with SEND and from Black and Global Majority backgrounds.
Recommendations Approved
Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income 2026/27
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...set the Council Tax Base for 2026/27 at 80,163.35 Band D equivalent properties, delegated authority to determine the 2026/27 Business Rates Base, and kept the Council Tax Reduction Scheme unchanged.
Recommendations approved
Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers 2026/2027
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...approved the Pay Policy for Chief Officers for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 49
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 231