Simche Steinberger - Councillor for Hackney (Springfield)

Councillor Simche Steinberger

Conservative Springfield

Email: simche.steinberger@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Appointment Sub Committee - Group Director Neighbourhoods and Housing (Committee Member) Appointments Committee (Committee Member) Constitution Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee D (Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee E (Committee Member) Planning Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Standards Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (Associate Member, Committee Member) Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Guest) Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Guest) Scrutiny Panel (Guest) Appointments Sub Committee (Committee Member)

Is this you? Claim this page.

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

168 meetings · Page 1 of 34

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

July 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 28 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

May 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of amendments to a motion on school exclusions, the endorsement of the Children and Families Service's full-year report, and the approval of the Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income for 2026/27. Key decisions also included the approval of the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers for 2026/2027 and the adoption of the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 26 November 2025 saw the approval of the Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan, a significant step towards guiding future development in the area. Councillors also voted to carry a Labour motion calling for rent controls, and approved recommendations for the Annual Report of the Pensions Committee and a dispensation for Councillor Michael Levy due to ill health.

November 26, 2025
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 23 October 2025 convened to address a cross-party motion concerning the council's ties with Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The council did not carry the original motion put forward by the Green Party and Hackney Independent Socialist Group. Instead, the council voted to approve recommendations outlined in the Labour group's amended motion.

October 23, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

112 decisions · Page 11 of 23

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025

...the minutes of the previous Council meeting held on January 29, 2025, were approved as an accurate record.

Recommendations Approved

Proposed Calendar of Council Meetings 2025/26

From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025

...to note the proposed Council meeting calendar for 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Green Group Motion: Opposing the Two Child Benefit Cap

From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025

...to defer the Green Group's motion opposing the Two Child Benefit Cap to the next ordinary meeting of the Full Council for discussion, without any debate at the current meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Labour Group: Together Against Violence Against Women and Girls

From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Polling Districts and Polling Places Review

From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025

The Council of Hackney Council resolved on 26/02/2025 to approve recommendations for polling districts and polling places. Existing polling districts and places will remain unchanged, except for two polling places. The (A)RO is authorised to agree to any necessary changes to polling district and place arrangements before the next formal review.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 168

Average per Month: 0.8

Decisions Recorded: 112