Councillor Lynne Troughton

Constitution Committee Committee Member

Constitution Committee - Tuesday 28 October 2025 5.30 pm

The Constitution Committee convened to discuss and approve a new Planning Code of Conduct for members, replacing the existing Planning Code of Practice, and to note the committee's Terms of Reference. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on 8 April 2025.

Council Committee Member

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.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Monday 13 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission met to discuss support for vulnerable parents, the Hackney Education Strategy, and contraceptive and sexual health services for young people. The meeting also included a review of the work programme for the remainder of the municipal year.

Licensing Sub Committee A Substitute

Licensing Sub Committee A - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council Licensing Sub-Committee A convened to address several licensing matters. The primary focus was on applications for premises licences for Pretty Earth and 147 Blackstock Road, as well as a representation against interim steps for Sumiya. The meeting also included standard items such as the election of a chair, apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.

Licensing Sub Committee E Substitute

Licensing Sub Committee E - Wednesday 8 October 2025 11.00 am, NEW

The Hackney Council Licensing Sub-Committee E convened to address concerns regarding several Temporary Event Notices (TENs) submitted for Hatch Homerton, a cafe bar located at Unit G2, 8 Mackintosh Lane, London E9 6AB. The committee decided to issue counter notices for all four TENs, effectively preventing the proposed events from taking place. Councillor Gilbert Smyth was elected as Chair of the meeting.