Ian Rathbone - Councillor for Hackney (Lea Bridge)

Councillor Ian Rathbone

Labour Lea Bridge

Email: Ian.Rathbone@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Audit Committee (Committee Member) Constitution Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member, Speaker) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee A (Committee Member, Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee B (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee C (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee D (Committee Member, Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee E (Committee Member, Substitute) Pensions Committee (Committee Member) Standards Committee (Vice-Chair) Cabinet (Committee Member) Child Q - Special Joint Scrutiny (Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission and Children & Young People Scrutiny Commission) (Committee Member) Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member, Guest, Vice-Chair) Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member, Guest) Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

361 meetings · Page 6 of 73

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 10 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss access to local GP services, a review of primary care commissioning, and the Healthwatch Hackney annual report. The members were also scheduled to discuss and agree on a work programme for the coming year.

July 10, 2025
Standards Committee Vice-Chair

Standards Committee - Tuesday 8 July 2025 6.30 pm

The Hackney Council Standards Committee met on 8 July 2025 to note the terms of reference, review the minutes from the previous meeting, and review the annual report. The committee was also scheduled to receive a report on compliance regarding member use of ICT.

July 08, 2025
Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 24 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss quality accounts from Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and St Joseph's Hospice, adult social care inspection preparations, and substance misuse support in the borough. The commission agreed to a work programme for the coming year, and noted the results of public engagement on scrutiny topics.

June 24, 2025
Pensions Committee

Pensions Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 6.30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Hackney Council Pensions Committee meeting on 11 June 2025, based on the provided agenda and report pack.

June 11, 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

Decisions from Meetings

252 decisions · Page 1 of 51

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

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

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

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

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: 361

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 252