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.
68 meetings · Page 6 of 14
Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 15 July 2025 2.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee D was scheduled to convene to address several licensing matters, including a premises licence variation, a new premises licence application, and a temporary event notice. The meeting was set to be held remotely and live-streamed for public viewing.
Licensing Sub Committee E - Monday 30 June 2025 2.00 pm
This article summarises the agenda for the Licensing Sub Committee E meeting on 30 June 2025. The meeting included discussion of an application for a premises licence for Duzce Traditional Turkish Coffee House, and an application to vary a premises licence for Damsel. The committee was also scheduled to discuss temporary event notices.
Cabinet - Monday 23 June 2025 6.00 pm
The Hackney Council Cabinet met on 23 June 2025, and approved the Evening and Night Time Economy Strategy, and agreed to consult on an extension to the Public Spaces Protection Order for Wick Woodlands, Hackney Marshes and the surrounding areas. They also approved the creation of a Housing Advisory Panel. The Cabinet also discussed the overall financial position of the council, a capital update, and property disposals and acquisitions.
Licensing Committee - Wednesday 21 May 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Committee convened to discuss and approve several key items, including the Late Night Levy's financial performance and future strategies, and the establishment of licensing sub-committees for the upcoming year. Councillor Gilbert Smyth was noted as Chair and Councillor Richard Lufkin as Vice Chair. The committee approved recommendations regarding the Late Night Levy annual financial report, the Late Night Levy Year 8 Quarter 1 update, and the establishment of five licensing sub-committees for 2025/26.
Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Hackney Council scheduled a meeting to discuss a range of issues, including the capital programme, property disposals, smoke control orders, appointments to outside bodies and a proposal to consult on changes to the adult care charging policy. The meeting was also scheduled to consider a report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.
Decisions from Meetings
273 decisions · Page 1 of 55
Labour Group Motion - Right to Grow
From: Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 4 March 2026 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...adopted the principle of a right to grow
on suitable council-owned land and committed to working with local groups and partners to identify and make this land available for community cultivation.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 4 March 2026 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
Recommendations Approved
2026/27 Budget and Council Tax EXEMPT Appendix
From: Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 4 March 2026 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...to note the 2026/27 Budget and Council Tax exempt appendix without discussion.
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 4 March 2026 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...that recommendations were approved without the need for an exempt session to exclude the press and public.
Recommendations Approved
Hackney Independent Socialist Group Amendments to Motion
From: Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 4 March 2026 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...the proposed amendments from the Hackney Independent Socialist Group were not carried.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 68
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 273