Councillor Penny Wrout

Council - Wednesday 17 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 17 September 2025 included discussion of climate change initiatives, scrutiny reports, and a motion regarding the two-child benefit cap, which was ultimately rejected. Councillors also approved the annual update on decarbonisation commitments, the Overview and Scrutiny annual report, the Standards Committee annual report, and noted decisions taken under special urgency provisions.

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.

Corporate Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 6.30 pm

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 6.30 pm

Here's a summary of the Hackney Council Planning Sub-Committee meeting:

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 30 July 2025 6.30 pm

The Hackney Council Planning Sub-Committee met on 30 July 2025, and approved planning permission for the demolition of a garage and construction of new dwellings at Fanshaw House and for the erection of a bin store and planters at 72 Ashenden Road. The committee also noted a document of delegated decisions.