Jessica Feeney

Audit Committee Secretary

Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Audit Committee of Hackney Council met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to review the External Audit Completion Report for 2024/25 and to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The committee approved the recommendations within the External Audit Completion Report, which included authorising the Group Director of Finance and Corporate Resources to approve the final Statement of Accounts for 2024/25, pending the completion of outstanding work by the external auditor.

Council Secretary

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.

Licensing Sub Committee B Secretary

Licensing Sub Committee B - Monday 26 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee B of Hackney Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to consider applications for premises licences for two establishments: Popeyes, a fast-food restaurant, and The Bike Shed, a motorcycle club and event space. The committee was scheduled to discuss the proposed operating hours and licensable activities for both venues, taking into account representations from residents and responsible authorities.

Health and Wellbeing Board Secretary

Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday 21 January 2026 3.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss a range of critical public health issues, including a comprehensive assessment of children and young people's mental health needs, annual reports on safeguarding children and adults, and strategies for suicide prevention and tobacco control. The board was also set to review patient experiences within sickle cell services and receive an update on the City and Hackney Tobacco Control Alliance's progress.

Audit Committee Secretary

Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Audit Committee of Hackney Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026, approving recommendations from the Audit and Anti-Fraud Progress Report and noting the Treasury Management activity reports. The committee also reviewed the Corporate Risk Register and the Chief Executive's Directorate Risk Register.