Councillor Sheila Suso-Runge

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

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.

Standards Committee Committee Member

Standards Committee - Tuesday 8 July 2025 6.30 pm

The Hackney Council Standards Committee met on 8 July 2025 to note the terms of reference, review the minutes from the previous meeting, and review the annual report. The committee was also scheduled to receive a report on compliance regarding member use of ICT.

Planning Sub-Committee Committee Member

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 2 July 2025 6.30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Hackney Council Planning Sub-Committee meeting on 2 July 2025. The agenda included a planning application for Benabo Court and a review of delegated decisions. The committee was also expected to note its terms of reference for the municipal year.

Scrutiny Panel

Extra-ordinary, Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 12 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the Housing Ombudsman's Special Report on Hackney Council, which highlighted several areas of service failure, including repairs, damp and mould, and complaint handling. The panel also established a Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel to review the council's budget and ensure it aligns with strategic objectives and community priorities.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Monday 2 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People's Scrutiny Commission met to discuss behaviour management and school inclusion, sexual and reproductive health services for young people, and the commission's work programme. The commission heard from Astrid Shun, head teacher at London East Alternative Provision Leap in Tower Hamlets, about behaviour management and school inclusion. Members also received an update on sexual and reproductive health services for young people in Hackney, following up on concerns raised at a previous meeting.