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 5 of 36
CE S634 Eliminating Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2025 - 2029
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 6.00 pm - November 24, 2025
...to approve the Eliminating Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2025-2029.
Implemented
Council Housing Acquisition Programme Funding Update (Exempt)
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 6.00 pm - November 24, 2025
...to approve a revised authority to vary the grant agreement with the Greater London Authority for the Council Housing Acquisition Programme from £15,000,000 to £16,250,000, reflecting an additional £1,250,000 in grant funding.
Information Only
HCE S433 Implementation of Standard Fees & Charges For Markets Street Trading & Shop Fronts 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 6.00 pm - November 24, 2025
... to implement revised fees and charges for permanent and temporary street trading, shop fronts, and storage, as detailed in Appendix 2, starting January 1, 2026, along with a phased repayment of arrears and transition to real-time payment by 2027/28, and the continued application of annual CPI-based and NLWA disposal charges to traders from April 1, 2026, with delegation of authority for minor adjustments to the Group Director, Housing, Climate & Economy.
For Determination
HCE S647 Update to the Planning Enforcement Policy
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 6.00 pm - November 24, 2025
...to approve the proposed changes and revisions to the Planning Enforcement Policy and delegate future changes to the Group Director Housing, Climate and Economy in consultation with the lead Cabinet Member for Housing Supply, Planning, Culture and Inclusive Economy.
Implemented
HCE S614 Hackney Economic Development Plan and Circular Economy Strategy
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 6.00 pm - November 24, 2025
... to adopt Hackney’s Economic Development Plan and associated Implementation Plan, as well as the Circular Economy Strategy & Action Plan, while delegating authority to the Group Director for Housing, Climate, and Economy to make necessary amendments to both plans.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 178