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 7 of 73

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 23 April 2025 7.00 pm

This joint session of the Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission and the Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission focused on neurodevelopmental pathways for autism and ADHD in both children and adults. The discussion covered the increase in diagnoses, efforts to reduce waiting lists, early identification strategies, and the impact of assessment delays. The meeting also highlighted the implementation of the City and Hackney Autistic Friendly Neighbourhood Pilot and a feasibility study for an Autism Hub.

April 23, 2025
Audit Committee

Audit Committee - Wednesday 9 April 2025 6.30 pm

The Hackney Council Audit Committee convened to discuss the auditor's annual report, financial updates, risk management, and future audit plans, with a significant focus on the council's financial sustainability and the challenges posed by increasing demand for services. The committee approved the proposed internal audit annual plan for 2025/26 and noted the contents of the annual report of the Audit Committee for 2024/25.

April 09, 2025
Constitution Committee

Constitution Committee - Tuesday 8 April 2025 5.30 pm

The Constitution Committee was scheduled to meet on 8 April 2025 to discuss proposed amendments to the council's procedure rules and petition scheme, as well as receive an update on the one-year review of the council's constitution. The proposed changes to the procedure rules are intended to address issues raised in a Corporate Peer Challenge[^2] and to improve the efficiency of council meetings. The committee was also expected to review feedback on the constitution from elected members, staff, and the public.

April 08, 2025
Pensions Committee

Pensions Committee - Tuesday 11 March 2025 6.30 pm

This meeting was scheduled to include a deputation from a group of Trade Unions - UNISON, Unite and GMB - asking the Pensions Committee to consider their views on engagement with the committee, worker representation, ethical divestment, and the results of a recent survey of the council's pension scheme members.

March 11, 2025
Council

2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting was the last meeting of Hackney Council for the 2024/25 municipal year, and included a wide-ranging set of reports, a review of the proposed budget for 2025/26 and a number of motions submitted by the Green and Labour groups.

February 26, 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