Councillor Robert Chapman

Cabinet - Tuesday 22 April 2025 5.00 pm, NEW

At a meeting on 22 April 2025, Hackney Council's cabinet made the difficult decision to close or merge several primary schools in the borough, citing falling pupil numbers and financial sustainability as key factors. Councillor Anntoinette Bramble, Statutory Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Education, Young People and Children's Social Care, who was chairing the meeting in the absence of Mayor Caroline Woodley, emphasised the commitment to safeguarding the quality of education for all children in Hackney despite these challenges. The cabinet approved recommendations for Sir Thomas Abney Primary School, St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Oldhill Community School and St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School.

Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 7 April 2025 2.00 pm

The Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee (CPIC) met on 7 April 2025, to discuss contract variations, the creation of a Dynamic Purchasing System, a business case for scaffolding and roofing, and transformation consultancy support. Councillor Robert Chapman, Cabinet Member for Finance, Insourcing and Customer Service, chaired the meeting. The committee approved a contract variation for the City and Hackney Integrated Substance Misuse Service, approved the appointment of providers to the Emergency Accommodation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), approved the procurement of roofing and scaffolding services, and approved the award of a contract for consultancy services for Phase One to accelerate work on prevention and demand management.

Licensing Committee - Tuesday 25 March 2025 7.00 pm, PROVISIONAL

Extraordinary Meeting, Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 24 March 2025 4.30 pm

The Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee approved a variation to the Leisure Management Contract with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) that allows GLL to run leisure centres as an agent of the council, extends the contract by five years to 31 March 2034, and includes updates to maintenance classifications and the formal inclusion of Clissold Park Splash Pad in the contract. The committee delegated authority to the Group Director - Climate, Homes & Economy, in consultation with other directors, to finalise the legal documentation.

Cabinet - Monday 24 March 2025 6.00 pm

The Hackney Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including tree vandalism, support for young people, property disposals, the council's financial position, household support funding, and updates to the local development scheme. The cabinet approved the sale of three properties on Ashwin Street, despite concerns from the public about the impact on the Dalston Eastern Curve Garden and affordable workspace for artists. They also received a presentation from the Hackney Youth Parliament and approved a new housing policy to support residents with additional needs.