Councillor Joseph Ogundemuren
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Monday 8 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission is scheduled to meet on 8 December 2025, to discuss the Housing Improvement Plan, the Housing Revenue Account budget, and the commission's work programme. The meeting will also cover recent scrutiny reports and the action tracker.
Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council meeting on 26 November 2025 addressed key issues including rent controls, the Shoreditch Area Action Plan, and pension fund management. The council approved a motion supporting rent controls and adopted the Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan for submission to the government. Additionally, the council noted the Annual Report of the Pensions Committee 2024/25 and the Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap 2025 report.
Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm
The Hackney Council meeting on 23 October 2025 convened to address a cross-party motion concerning the council's ties with Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The council did not carry the original motion put forward by the Green Party and Hackney Independent Socialist Group. Instead, the council voted to approve recommendations outlined in the Labour group's amended motion.
Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Monday 20 October 2025 7.00 pm
The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss the annual housing complaints report and the council's empty homes campaign, with a focus on improving services and addressing housing needs. Councillors reviewed data, questioned officers, and discussed strategies for better complaint handling, policy improvements, and bringing empty properties back into use. The commission also agreed the minutes of the previous meeting and reviewed the action tracker and work programme.
Scrutiny Panel - Monday 6 October 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Scrutiny Panel met on 6 October 2025 at Hackney Town Hall. The agenda included the Hackney Council Complaints and Member Enquiries Annual Report, Hackney Council's Performance Reporting New Dashboards, and the Scrutiny Panel Work Programme.
Decisions from Meetings
88 decisions · Page 12 of 18
To consider the minutes of the Extraordinary meeting held on 17 December 2024
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Hackney Independent Socialists Group Motion: End the Hostile Environment Against Migrants
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to end the hostile environment against migrants, the Council unanimously resolved to carry an amended motion that included lobbying the Home Secretary to end the hostile environment policy, review visa fees, restore order to the asylum system, expand funding for migrant support, and set out plans for the legal aid system, while also working to ensure that migrant support offers continue to meet the needs of the community.
Recommendations Approved
Green Group Motion: Opposing the Two Child Benefit Cap
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to refer the Green Group Motion opposing the Two Child Benefit Cap to the next ordinary meeting of the Full Council for discussion without any debate.
Recommendations Approved
St Mary's Secret Garden (SMSG) Volunteers Key Stakeholders Going Forward
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to note receipt of the deputation regarding St Mary's Secret Garden (SMSG) Volunteers as key stakeholders going forward, and to approve the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
To consider the minutes of the meeting held on 27 November 2024
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 27 November 2024 as an accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 88