Margaret Gordon - Councillor for Hackney (Lea Bridge)

Councillor Margaret Gordon

Labour Lea Bridge

Email: Margaret.Gordon@Hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Council (Committee Member) Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission (Vice-Chair) Pensions Committee (Deputy Speaker, Committee Member) Constitution Committee (Vice-Chair) Scrutiny Panel (Chair) Appointments Committee Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Special Urgency Notices (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Vice-Chair

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

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

Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Council is scheduled to consider its financial outlook for the upcoming year, alongside a motion addressing school exclusions and a framework for becoming a borough of sanctuary. Other discussions are expected to cover the pay policy for chief officers and a full-year report from the Children and Families Service.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Scrutiny Panel Chair

Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 27 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to review the council's financial position and future financial plans. The panel will also consider the work programme for the upcoming year and hear from the Chief Executive.

January 27, 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, approving several recommendations regarding pension fund management, investments, and governance. Key decisions included the approval of 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 for responsible investment.

January 21, 2026, 6:30 pm
Scrutiny Panel Chair

Call-in Extra Ordinary Meeting, Scrutiny Panel - Monday 19 January 2026 5.00 pm

The Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to consider a call-in request concerning a key decision made by the Cabinet regarding the implementation of standard fees and charges for markets, street trading, and shop fronts for the 2025/2026 financial year. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Fund Manager Internal Control Update - Verbal Update

From: Pensions Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 21, 2026

...to note the verbal update provided by the Fund Manager regarding internal controls.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 68

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 216