Joe Walker

... the Cabinet of Hackney decided to note the council's overall financial position as of May 2025, including the overspend and mitigation initiatives, and to approve the General Fund and HRA savings outlined for incorporation into future budget and rent setting reports.

The Cabinet of Hackney Council decided to approve the draft Commercial Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document for public consultation on 21 July 2025. They also delegated authority to the Group Director, in consultation with the lead member, to approve the final designed version of the SPD for consultation in September.

...to improve housing services, the Cabinet approved a Housing Improvement Plan and a Housing Ombudsman response, addressing issues like health and safety, repairs, complaints, and data management.

...to delete the CHE S589 Council Housing Acquisition Programme due to exempt reasons.

The Cabinet of Hackney Council on 21 July 2025 resolved to approve the draft Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document for public consultation. Authority was delegated to the Group Director, in consultation with the lead member, to approve the final designed version of the SPD for consultation in September.