Councillor Joe Walker
Email: joe.walker@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
71 meetings · Page 2 of 15
Cabinet - Monday 27 April 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet of Hackney Council met on Monday 27 April 2026 to discuss the council's overall financial position, updates to enforcement and civil penalty notice policies, and the establishment of a management company for the Britannia Project. The meeting also included a nomination for a Local Authority Governor at All Saints Catholic High School.
Licensing Sub Committee A - Thursday 23 April 2026 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee A of Hackney Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday 23 April 2026. The meeting's agenda included procedural matters, the confirmation of previous minutes, and a discussion on the hearing procedure for Temporary Event Notices (TENs). A standing item on Temporary Event Notices was also listed.
Licensing Committee - Wednesday 25 March 2026 7.00 pm
The Licensing Committee of Hackney Council was scheduled to discuss updates on the Late Night Levy and various regulatory changes impacting the borough. The meeting agenda also included a review of regulatory updates concerning licensing reforms, the Health and Care Act 2022, and the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Cabinet - Monday 23 March 2026 6.00 pm
The Hackney Council Cabinet meeting scheduled for Monday 23 March 2026 was set to cover a range of financial, housing, and community-focused topics. Key discussions were anticipated regarding the council's overall financial position, the capital programme, and the allocation of funds for crisis and resilience support. Additionally, the meeting agenda included plans for new housing developments and a review of the council's people and organisational development strategy.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
262 decisions · Page 1 of 53
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
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
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
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
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: 71
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 262