Councillor Hershy Lisser
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on Wednesday 26 November 2025 saw the approval of the Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan, a significant step towards guiding future development in the area. Councillors also voted to carry a Labour motion calling for rent controls, and approved recommendations for the Annual Report of the Pensions Committee and a dispensation for Councillor Michael Levy due to ill health.
Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm
The Hackney Council meeting on 23 October 2025 convened to address a cross-party motion concerning the council's ties with Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The council did not carry the original motion put forward by the Green Party and Hackney Independent Socialist Group. Instead, the council voted to approve recommendations outlined in the Labour group's amended motion.
Decisions from Meetings
95 decisions · Page 14 of 19
Appointments to Outside Bodies
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to approve the updated appointments or nominations of Councillors to outside bodies, as detailed in the amended Appendix 1.
Recommendations Approved
Labour Group Motion: Together Against Violence Towards Women and Girls (VAWG)
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to refer the Labour Group Motion: Together Against Violence Towards Women and Girls (VAWG), without discussion, to the next ordinary meeting of the Full Council for discussion.
Recommendations Approved
Green Group Motion: Opposing the Two Child Benefit Cap
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to refer the Green Group Motion opposing the Two Child Benefit Cap to the next ordinary meeting of the Full Council for discussion without any debate.
Recommendations Approved
Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Principles
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to approve the Gambling Statement, the consultation report, and the continuation of the policy not to issue casino premises licenses for up to three years, while also authorizing non-substantial changes to the Gambling Statement.
Recommendations Approved
Hackney Independent Socialists Group Motion: End the Hostile Environment Against Migrants
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to end the hostile environment against migrants, the Council unanimously resolved to carry an amended motion that included lobbying the Home Secretary to end the hostile environment policy, review visa fees, restore order to the asylum system, expand funding for migrant support, and set out plans for the legal aid system, while also working to ensure that migrant support offers continue to meet the needs of the community.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 0.5
Decisions Recorded: 95