Councillor Lynne Troughton

Labour Kings Park

Council: Hackney

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Committees: Constitution Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee A (Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee B Licensing Sub Committee C (Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee D (Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee E (Committee Member, Substitute) Pensions Committee (Committee Member) Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Scrutiny Panel (Guest)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Constitution Committee Committee Member

Constitution Committee - Tuesday 14 April 2026 6.15 pm

The Constitution Committee of Hackney Council met on Tuesday 14 April 2026 and recommended changes to the remits and names of the Council's Scrutiny Commissions. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

April 14, 2026, 6:15 pm
Pensions Committee Committee Member

Pensions Committee - Monday, 30 March 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Pensions Committee of Hackney Council met on Monday 30 March 2026 to discuss the 2024-25 Pension Fund Accounts and Audit Outcome Report, the 2025 Triennial Valuation Report, Funding Strategy Statement & Policies, and the London Borough of Hackney Pension Fund Treasury Management Strategy 2026-29. The committee was also scheduled to receive updates on administration and projects.

March 30, 2026, 6:30 pm
Licensing Committee Committee Member

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.

March 25, 2026, 7:00 pm
Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Monday 16 March 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission of Hackney Council met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting children and young people in the borough. Key topics included the outcomes of an Ofsted Area SEND inspection, housing support for families with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and behaviour management in schools. The Commission also received updates on various council initiatives and reviewed its work programme.

March 16, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub Committee E Substitute

Licensing Sub Committee E - Tuesday 17 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee E met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to consider reviews of a premises licence and a club premises certificate for premises at 235 Amhurst Road, London N16 7UN. The meeting also included a standing item on Temporary Event Notices.

February 17, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

266 decisions · Page 1 of 54

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

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

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: 86

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 266