Mark Agnew
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Hackney Council met on Monday 15 December 2025 to discuss and determine a range of key issues. Among the decisions made were the approval of Hackney's Education Strategic Plan 2026 to 2029, and significant changes to care charging policies following a review and consultation.
Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 6.00 pm
Hackney Council's Cabinet met on Monday 24 November 2025 to discuss a range of important issues affecting the borough. Key decisions included the adoption of the Hackney Economic Development Plan and Circular Economy Strategy, the approval of significant capital investments in digital transformation and infrastructure upgrades, and the renewal of the Public Spaces Protection Order for Wick Woodland and surrounding areas. The Cabinet also reviewed the Council's overall financial position, noting a projected overspend, and discussed updates on major refurbishment projects like the Kings Hall Leisure Centre.
Audit Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 6.30 pm
The Hackney Council Audit Committee convened to review the council's financial health, risk management strategies, and audit progress, approving the unaudited statement of accounts for 2024-25, and an updated Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy and Fraud Response Plan. The committee also discussed treasury management, corporate risks, and the progress of both internal and external audits. A decision on the Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register was deferred to the next meeting.
Cabinet - Monday 27 October 2025 6.00 pm
The Hackney Council Cabinet met on 27 October 2025 and adopted a new Digital Strategy, a Corporate Asset Management Strategy, and a Regeneration Framework for Hoxton. They also approved funding for improvements to a playground, public spaces, libraries, and a new car pound, and noted the council's overall financial position.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 26 June 2025 3.00 pm
The Hackney Council Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 to discuss a range of public health issues, including vaping, health equity, community support, substance use, and integrated health and care funding. The board was also expected to review the minutes from the previous meeting and consider the forward plan for future meetings.
Decisions from Meetings
178 decisions · Page 3 of 36
HCE S662 Adoption of the Retrofit Supplementary Planning Document
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
...to adopt the Retrofit Supplementary Planning Document and delegate authority to the Group Director, Housing, Climate and Economy to approve the final designed version for adoption.
Implemented
CE S546 Hackney Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion 3 Year Strategy
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
...to approve the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion 3 Year Strategy for 2026-2030, which was co-produced with various stakeholders and aims to improve SEND provision and inclusion in Hackney.
Implemented
HCE S664 Adoption of the Residential Alterations and Extensions Supplementary Planning Document
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
... to adopt the Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document, providing updated borough-wide planning guidance on acceptable design standards for residential alterations and extensions.
Implemented
Exclusion of the Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
Recommendations Approved
AHI S658 Care Charging Review - Policy Change Recommendations
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
...to implement changes to Hackney's care charging policies, including removing the maximum charge cap for non-residential care, moving to 100% charging based on the cost of service and assessable income, aligning the Minimum Income Guarantee with DHSC rates, introducing fees for self-funders and Technology-Enabled Living services, and implementing a Blue Badge administration fee, while maintaining the disability benefits disregard at 25%.
Implemented
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 178