Councillor Patrick Pinkerton

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Monday 15 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council's Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission met to discuss several key issues, including the lessons learned from a judicial review regarding children's centres, childcare sufficiency, and school inclusion. The commission also reviewed and agreed the minutes from the previous meeting on 22 July 2025 and discussed the commission's work programme for the remainder of the municipal year.

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 11 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to discuss cabinet member achievements, the automation of parking appeals, and the commission's work programme. Councillors agreed to a new business-focused item for January and discussed the timing of a transport strategy review.

Council - Wednesday 23 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 23 July 2025 addressed violence against women and girls, community consultation, youth justice, members' allowances, and various reports. Councillors approved the Youth Justice Strategic Partnership Plan 2025-28, the Members’ Allowances Scheme 2025-26, and a motion to work together against violence towards women and girls. They also noted the Strategic Plan Update Report 2024/25, the Audit Committee Annual Report 2024-25, and the Licensing Committee Annual Report 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 22 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission met to discuss changes to A-level provision at New City College, and to hear evidence on behaviour management and school inclusion from the National Association of Headteachers, the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and local community organisations. The commission also agreed to add reviews of housing support for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and improving outcomes for young black boys and girls to their work programme.

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 7 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to review the achievements of the administration from 2022-2026, discuss the strategic plan, and plan the commission's work programme for 2025/26. Cabinet members presented updates on their respective areas, and councillors discussed progress, challenges, and future priorities. The commission agreed to review the council's corporate assets and to examine the Executive’s progress on fulfilling its 2022 commitments at its next meeting.