Joe Walker

Labour De Beauvoir

Email: joe.walker@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

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Committees: Council (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee A (Committee Member, Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee B Licensing Sub Committee C (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee D (Committee Member, Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee E (Substitute) Pensions Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (Mayoral Advisor) Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Guest) Scrutiny Panel (Guest, Public) Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Special Urgency Notices (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

113 meetings · Page 1 of 23

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

July 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Mayoral Advisor

Cabinet - Monday, 20 July 2026 - 6.00 pm

July 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Mayoral Advisor

Cabinet - Monday, 29 June 2026 - 6.00 pm

June 29, 2026, 6:00 pm
Licensing Committee Committee Member

Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 3 June 2026 - 7.00 pm

June 03, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Mayoral Advisor

Cabinet - Monday, 1 June 2026 - 6.00 pm

June 01, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

261 decisions · Page 11 of 53

HCE S601 Landlord Licensing Consultation Outcome and Implementation Decision

From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 6.00 pm - November 24, 2025

...to designate a new Additional Licensing area covering the entire London borough of Hackney and a new Selective Licensing area encompassing seventeen ward areas, both effective from 01 May 2026 for a five-year period, with delegated authority to the Director of Housing Strategy & Homelessness to manage the implementation and future adjustments.

Recommendations Approved

Regulatory Updates

From: Licensing Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025

The Hackney Licensing Committee decided to note the report on 13/11/2025. The report provided updates on proposals for reforming the licensing system, licensing non-surgical cosmetic procedures, and a new retail licensing scheme for tobacco and vapes.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

From: Licensing Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025

The Licensing Committee of Hackney Council on 16 July 2025 resolved to note and commend the Licensing Service Annual Report 2023/24 and 2024/25 to Council. The committee requested that all future reports include an explanatory paragraph detailing Massage and Special Treatment (MST) licences and their designated special areas.

Recommendations Approved

Late Night Levy - Year 8, Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 Update

From: Licensing Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025

The Hackney Licensing Committee noted the report on Late Night Levy activities for Year 8, Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 on 13 November 2025. The report detailed income, training, engagement, the Hackney Nights portal, and policing and welfare initiatives. Hackney Nights will now offer specific training courses annually, including WAVE, Conflict Management, Naloxone, Domestic Violence, and ByStander training, with 50% off First Aid Training.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 113

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 261