Councillor Margaret Gordon

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Monday 14 October 2024 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission of Hackney Council met on Monday 14 October 2024 to discuss the Ofsted inspection action plan for children's social care, review the Cabinet's approach to commissioning SEND provision, the rollout of free childcare, and the graduated response in schools. The Commission also received an update on housing support for care leavers.

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 8 October 2024 7.00 pm

The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 08 October 2024 to discuss the transfer of specialised services commissioning to NHS North East London and maternal mental health disparities. Key decisions were made regarding the transfer of specialised services, with a focus on HIV services, and significant discussion took place regarding strategies to address maternal mental health inequalities.

Scrutiny Panel - Monday 7 October 2024 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Panel of Hackney Council met on Monday 07 October 2A024 to discuss the Council's significant financial overspend, the Chief Executive's priorities, and the annual reports on complaints and member inquiries. The meeting addressed a projected £36.7 million overspend for the current financial year, primarily driven by increased costs in adult social care, children's services, and homelessness prevention. The panel also heard about the Chief Executive's goals for the council, focusing on values, equality, wellbeing, listening, and strategy, alongside an update on workforce challenges and efforts to build resident trust. Finally, the panel reviewed the council's performance in handling complaints and member inquiries, noting a substantial increase in housing-related complaints and a rise in the number of cases reaching the Housing Ombudsman.

Pensions Committee - Monday 30 September 2024 6.30 pm

The Pensions Committee of Hackney Council met on Monday 30 September 2024, approving recommendations for several investment decisions and noting updates on the Fund's performance, risks, and responsible investment activities. Key decisions included the approval of investment recommendations for Nature Based Solutions and Impact Property, alongside the approval of recommendations for the Responsible Investment Scheme Member Survey and the Stewardship Code Submission.

Council - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm

This meeting of Hackney Council was scheduled to include the results of recent by-elections, public questions to the Cabinet, the annual update on the Climate Action Plan, the adoption of a policy on Disclosure and Barring Service Checks for elected members, the annual report of the Overview and Scrutiny Panel, appointments to Outside Bodies and the consideration of six motions.