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) Standards Committee (Committee Member) Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Scrutiny Panel (Guest)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 10 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission of Hackney Council was scheduled to review housing support for families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and receive an update on housing support for care leavers. The commission was also due to receive a verbal update on behaviour management and school inclusion, and to note the work programme for the remainder of the municipal year.

February 10, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Pensions Committee Committee Member

Pensions Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Pensions Committee of Hackney Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss a range of updates and strategic decisions concerning the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Key decisions included the approval of recommendations for the LGPS 'Fit for the Future' update, the admission of Buckinghamshire Pension Fund to the LCIV Pool, and the adoption of an updated Voting Policy.

January 21, 2026, 6:30 pm
Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Monday 12 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to discuss a child safeguarding practice review concerning Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy, the City and Hackney Safeguarding Partnership's annual report, and the Hackney Education Strategy. The Commission was also set to review its work programme for the upcoming municipal year.

January 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub Committee E Committee Member

Licensing Sub Committee E - Thursday 11 December 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee E of Hackney Council scheduled a meeting to address licensing concerns in the borough. The agenda included reviewing minutes from a previous meeting and considering applications to vary premises licences for two businesses on Kingsland High Street. The committee was also expected to discuss standard procedures for temporary event notices.

December 11, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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: 110

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 266