Councillor Lynne Troughton

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.

Pensions Committee Committee Member

Pensions Committee - Tuesday 23 September 2025 6.30 pm

The Pensions Committee of Hackney Council met on Tuesday 23 September 2025, approving several key policy documents and noting updates on investment performance and ongoing projects. Decisions included the approval of the Funding Strategy Statement and associated policies, the noting of quarterly performance and responsible investment updates, and the approval of the 2024/25 UK Stewardship Code submission.

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 17 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 17 September 2025 included discussion of climate change initiatives, scrutiny reports, and a motion regarding the two-child benefit cap, which was ultimately rejected. Councillors also approved the annual update on decarbonisation commitments, the Overview and Scrutiny annual report, the Standards Committee annual report, and noted decisions taken under special urgency provisions.

Licensing Sub Committee E Committee Member

Licensing Sub Committee E - Tuesday 16 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee E of Hackney Council scheduled a meeting to address licensing concerns within the borough. The agenda included a new premises licence application, a request to vary an existing premises licence and a personal licence application. Councillor Richard Lufkin, Councillor Lynne Troughton and Councillor Gilbert Smyth were scheduled to be in attendance.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Monday 15 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission met on Monday 15 September 2025 to discuss behaviour management and school inclusion, the lessons learned from previous children's centre consultations, and an update on childcare sufficiency. Key discussions included the challenges faced by schools in managing pupil behaviour, the impact of the pandemic, and the need for better external support. The commission also reviewed the findings of a lessons learned report concerning past consultations on children's centres, highlighting issues with communication and documentation. An update on childcare sufficiency revealed that while there is capacity for more children, particularly in the under-two age group, providers are proceeding with caution regarding expansion.