Humaira Garasia - Councillor for Hackney (Haggerston)

Councillor Humaira Garasia

Labour Haggerston Speaker

Email: Humaira.garasia@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Constitution Committee (Guest) Corporate Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member, Speaker) Planning Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Planning Sub-Committee - Pre-Application (Committee Member) Standards Committee (Committee Member) Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member, Co-Optee, Public) Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Guest) Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Monday 2 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People's Scrutiny Commission met to discuss behaviour management and school inclusion, sexual and reproductive health services for young people, and the commission's work programme. The commission heard from Astrid Shun, head teacher at London East Alternative Provision Leap in Tower Hamlets, about behaviour management and school inclusion. Members also received an update on sexual and reproductive health services for young people in Hackney, following up on concerns raised at a previous meeting.

June 02, 2025
Corporate Committee

Corporate Committee - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm

The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council was scheduled to meet on 19 May 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the establishment of the Planning Sub-Committee, environmental enforcement, business regulation, and the Corporate Peer Challenge update. The committee was also expected to note its terms of reference and work programme for the municipal year 2025/26.

May 19, 2025
Council

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 14 May 2025 7.00 pm

The annual meeting of Hackney Council included the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, the establishment of committees, and a review of procedure rules. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss appointments to outside bodies and a dispensation to extend the six-month rule for Councillor Michael Levy.

May 14, 2025
Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 30 April 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission met to discuss behaviour management and school inclusion, the school estates strategy, and the work programme for the remainder of the municipal year. As part of the discussion on behaviour management, the commission was scheduled to hear from Mervin Cato, Head of Behaviour Support Service, Nexus & Anna Vaughan, Project Manager, Nexus (LB Enfield), Rob Williams, Senior Policy Adviser, National Association of Headteachers, and Jason Marantz, Director of Education & Inclusion, LB Hackney. The commission was also scheduled to note a response from Deputy Mayor Anntoinette Bramble, Cabinet member for Education, Young People and Children’s Social Care, regarding the School Estates & Education Sufficiency Strategy.

April 30, 2025
Corporate Committee

Corporate Committee - Monday 14 April 2025 6.30 pm

The Hackney Council's Corporate Committee convened on 14 April 2025, to discuss the annual performance of the Noise Service, the Healthier Catering Commitment, and the committee's work programme. The committee reviewed the minutes of previous meetings and discussed ongoing actions.

April 14, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Annual Performance review of Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading

From: Corporate Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 6.30 pm - March 18, 2026

The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council on Wednesday 18 March 2026 approved recommendations. The item was deferred until the 2026/27 municipal year.

Recommendations Approved

Planning Code of Conduct (for the Hackney Constitution)

From: Corporate Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 6.30 pm - March 18, 2026

The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council approved the new planning code of conduct for Councillors on 18 March 2026. The committee also delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Assistant Director Planning and Building Control, to make changes to the code.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Peer Challenge update

From: Corporate Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 6.30 pm - March 18, 2026

The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council decided to note the contents of the report on 18 March 2026. The report provided an update on the Council's response to recommendations from the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge. Mitigations are in place through strengthened governance, financial boards, and transformation oversight.

Recommendations Approved

Consideration of Minutes Of The Previous Meeting and actions from the previous meeting

From: Corporate Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 6.30 pm - March 18, 2026

The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council approved the minutes of their previous meeting held on 12 November 2025. The committee also approved the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers 2026/27. The Assistant Director Planning and Building Control will provide further guidance on supporting residents and businesses in the planning process and amend the section on lobbyists in the new Planning Code of Conduct.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Performance Report of the Noise Service 2024/25

From: Corporate Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 6.30 pm - March 18, 2026

The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council noted the Annual Performance Report of the Noise Service 2024/25 on 18 March 2026. The report provided an update on noise nuisance for the period January to December 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 180

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 236