Sandra Farquharson
Council: Hackney
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
9 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Audit Committee of Hackney Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026, approving recommendations from the Audit and Anti-Fraud Progress Report and noting the Treasury Management activity reports. The committee also reviewed the Corporate Risk Register and the Chief Executive's Directorate Risk Register.
Corporate Committee - Monday 22 September 2025 6.30 pm
The Hackney Council's Corporate Committee convened on 22 September 2025, approving the Planning Service Authority Monitoring Report, noting the Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap 2025 report, and reviewing the Corporate Committee's work programme for 2025/26. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on 19 May 2025.
Scrutiny Panel - Monday 1 September 2025 7.00 pm
The Scrutiny Panel of Hackney Council met on Monday 01 September 2025 to discuss the council's budget, review the scrutiny function's work programme, and consider minutes from previous meetings. Key discussions revolved around the significant financial challenges facing the council, including a projected budget gap of £51 million and the impact of the Fair Funding Review, alongside updates on directorate budgets and savings proposals. The panel also reviewed the Housing Ombudsman's special report on Hackney Council's housing services and agreed on the terms of reference for the Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel.
Appointments Sub Committee - Monday 2 December 2024 2.00 pm, NEW
The Appointments Sub Committee was scheduled to approve the minutes of its previous meeting, and then to move into private session to discuss the appointment of a Group Director Finance & Corporate Resources (Section 151 Officer).
Appointments Sub Committee - Tuesday 19 November 2024 12.00 pm
The Appointments Sub Committee of Hackney Council met to consider exempt information. The meeting was not open to the public and press.
Decisions from Meetings
26 decisions · Page 1 of 6
Housing, Climate and Economy Directorate Risk Register
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...noted the contents of the report and the attached risk register and controls in place for the Housing, Climate and Economy Directorate.
Recommendations Approved
Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...noted the contents of the Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register and provided feedback on the management of identified risks.
Recommendations Approved
Audit and Anti-Fraud Progress Report
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...the draft Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27 to 2028/29 was approved for submission to Council, with the Group Director, Finance and Corporate Resource delegated to approve the final version.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Update
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...the Audit Committee noted the treasury management activity reports presented in Appendices 1 and 2.
Recommendations Approved
External Audit Update
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...noted the contents of the External Audit Progress Report for 2024-25, which highlighted two significant weaknesses in financial sustainability and health and safety compliance for social housing.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 9
Average per Month: 0.5
Decisions Recorded: 26