Councillor Michael Levy
Email: michael.levy@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of amendments to a motion on school exclusions, the endorsement of the Children and Families Service's full-year report, and the approval of the Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income for 2026/27. Key decisions also included the approval of the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers for 2026/2027 and the adoption of the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan.
Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on Wednesday 26 November 2025 saw the approval of the Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan, a significant step towards guiding future development in the area. Councillors also voted to carry a Labour motion calling for rent controls, and approved recommendations for the Annual Report of the Pensions Committee and a dispensation for Councillor Michael Levy due to ill health.
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 19 November 2025 6.30 pm, NEW
The Hackney Council Planning Sub-Committee convened on 19 November 2025 and approved planning permission for three development projects: the Garages at Blackwell Close, the Former Boiler House on Pedro Street, and the Rectory Road Area Office. The committee also approved noting a document of delegated decisions for the period of 24 October 2025 to 6 November 2025, and agreed that the minutes of the previous meeting would be considered at a future meeting.
Corporate Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 6.30 pm
The Hackney Council's Corporate Committee convened on 12 November 2025, and addressed several key items including the approval of the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers 2026/27, and consideration of the Planning Code of Conduct, which was ultimately deferred for further revisions. The committee also reviewed the minutes from the previous meeting, and noted the latest draft of the Corporate Committee Work Programme for 2025/26.
Decisions from Meetings
185 decisions · Page 17 of 37
Delegated Decisions
From: Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 2 April 2025 6.30 pm - April 02, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Delegated Decisions
From: Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
The Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council on Wednesday 05 March 2025 resolved to note the delegated decisions document for the period 25 January to 20 February 2025. Decisions made by delegated officers included granting consent for advertisement at 302 Seven Sisters Road, London N4 2AG, and granting permission for alterations at Sandringham Villa Alexandra Grove, N4 2LG. Other delegated decisions involved granting permission for tree works at various locations, including 14 Finsbury Park Road, N4 2JZ, and 6 Brand Close, N4 2LU.
For Determination
2022/0988: 79-85 Mare Street and Bocking Street, London, E8 4RG
From: Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
The Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council decided to grant planning permission for 79-85 Mare Street and Bocking Street, London, E8 4RG on 05 March 2025. This decision was made subject to conditions and the completion of a Legal Agreement.
For Determination
2024/2494: 12 Blurton Road, Hackney, London, E5 0NL
From: Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to refuse application 2024/2494 for a large House in Multiple Occupation at 12 Blurton Road, Hackney, London, E5 0NL due to substandard accommodation, inadequate cycle parking, failure to secure affordable rent levels, and potential exacerbation of parking issues.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...that the minutes of the previous meetings held on 5 February 2025 and 4 December 2024 were agreed as an accurate record of those meetings’ proceedings.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 185