Councillor Ifraax Samatar
Email: ifraax.samatar@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
112 meetings · Page 8 of 23
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.
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.
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 2 April 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council scheduled a meeting for Wednesday 2 April 2025, to discuss planning applications and related matters. The agenda included consideration of planning permission and listed building consent for the King's Hall Leisure Centre, and a planning application for Lamb Lane, as well as other items. Councillor Jessica Webb, Chair of the Planning Sub-Committee, was scheduled to welcome attendees and explain the procedure for the meeting.
Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 25 March 2025 7.00 pm
The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to discuss the draft Hackney Housing Strategy 2025-40, recent scrutiny reports, and the commission's work programme for the 2024/25 municipal year. The meeting was also set to review actions from previous meetings. The commission was expected to focus on affordable housing delivery, private sector housing, and supported housing and living.
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5 March 2025 6.30 pm
This meeting was about making planning decisions on three sites. The committee also received a report about the council's New Homes Programme. Additionally the committee were scheduled to review the minutes of their previous meetings and note planning decisions made by officers.
Decisions from Meetings
236 decisions · Page 1 of 48
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: 112
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 236