Councillor Sarah Young
Email: sarah.young@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
74 meetings · Page 14 of 15
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 31 July 2024 6.30 pm
The meeting was scheduled to include discussions on a range of planning applications, covering proposals to build new housing and reprovide a playing pitch at Woodberry Down, as well as a new roof extension at Atrium Apartments on Felton Street. There was also scheduled discussion of a notification about the Bishopsgate Goods Yard development, which is situated mostly in the neighbouring borough of Tower Hamlets.
Extraordinary, Corporate Committee - Tuesday 30 July 2024 6.00 pm
This meeting of Hackney Council's Corporate Committee was an extraordinary meeting called to confirm the make up of the council's Planning Sub-Committee. The Planning Sub-Committee is responsible for making decisions on planning applications and other planning matters. A report pack prepared for the meeting explains that the Planning Sub-Committee's membership had previously been agreed at the council's Annual Meeting, but a number of revisions to membership were required
. The report asked the Corporate Committee to note the revised membership.
Scrutiny Panel - Monday 15 July 2024 7.00 pm
The Scrutiny Panel met to review the Council’s budget and spending priorities for 2024/25. In a challenging financial context, the Panel received presentations from each of the directorate heads who set out the key areas of expenditure, cost pressures, and savings delivery proposals. The Panel also received a brief verbal update from the Mayor of Hackney, Mayor Caroline Woodley.
Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Monday 8 July 2024 7.00 pm
The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss the Council's draft Private Sector Housing Strategy 2024-29 and the Housing Strategy 2024-29, which were due to be adopted by Cabinet later in the year. Councillors discussed the draft Private Sector Housing Strategy 2024-29, raising questions about enforcement, tenant engagement, and support for specific demographics. The Commission agreed to reflect on the evidence heard and may make suggestions or recommendations for consideration as part of the strategy consultation process. Regarding the Housing Strategy 2024-29, the Commission discussed possible timelines for its publication.
Decisions from Meetings
337 decisions · Page 1 of 68
Non-Key Decision: Article 4 Direction to Remove Permitted Development Rights for Change of Use From Use Commercial, Business & Service (Class E) to Residential (Class C3) in Ridley Road, Dalston E8
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
...to approve a non-immediate Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights for changes of use from commercial, business, or services (Class E) to residential (Class C3) for specific properties on Ridley Road, Dalston E8, aiming to protect the area's commercial vitality and require full planning permission for such changes.
For Determination
F S514 Capital Update and Property Disposals And Acquisitions EXEMPT Appendices
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
Recommendations Approved
CE S588 Hackney's Education Strategic Plan 2026 to 2029
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
...they approved the Hackney Education Strategic Plan 2026-29, a plan designed to enhance life opportunities and well-being for all children in Hackney through an ambitious, anti-racist, and inclusive education system, for publication in January 2026.
For Determination
AHI S658 Care Charging Review - Policy Change Recommendations
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
...to implement changes to Hackney's care charging policies, including removing the maximum charge cap for non-residential care, moving to 100% charging based on the cost of service and assessable income, aligning the Minimum Income Guarantee with DHSC rates, introducing fees for self-funders and Technology-Enabled Living services, and implementing a Blue Badge administration fee, while maintaining the disability benefits disregard at 25%.
For Determination
F S594 Kings Hall Leisure Centre Refurbishment Project - Appropriation of the Kings Hall Leisure Centre Site for Planning Purposes EXEMPT Appendices
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 74
Average per Month: 3.7
Decisions Recorded: 337