Councillor Susan Fajana-Thomas OBE
Email: Susan.FajanaThomas@Hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
61 meetings · Page 1 of 13
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.
Cabinet - Monday, 26 January 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Hackney Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and housing matters, alongside plans for air quality improvement and a framework for supporting sanctuary seekers. The meeting's agenda also included discussions on the council's overall financial position and the Housing Revenue Account budget.
Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 21 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss the significant challenges faced by victims of domestic abuse who share joint social tenancies with their perpetrators, and to review the Council's Housing Strategy 2026-31. The Commission also noted the progress on the Housing Improvement Plan and reviewed the Housing Revenue Account budget monitoring.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday 21 January 2026 3.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday 21 January 2026 was set to cover a range of critical public health issues, including a comprehensive assessment of children and young people's mental health needs, annual reports on safeguarding, and updates on suicide prevention and tobacco control strategies. The board was also scheduled to hear community feedback on sickle cell services.
Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm
Here is a briefing on the scheduled Cabinet meeting, outlining the key items in the report pack.
Decisions from Meetings
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Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan
From: Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...the publication of the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan was agreed.
Recommendations Approved
Labour Group Amendments to the Joint Motion: Ending School Exclusions and Preventing Harmful Outcomes
From: Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...the Labour Group's amendments to the joint motion on strengthening school inclusion and reducing exclusions were carried, aiming to prevent harmful outcomes for pupils, particularly those with SEND and from Black and Global Majority backgrounds.
Recommendations Approved
F S524 2025/26 Overall Financial Position Report - October 2025
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
...to increase garden waste subscription and collection costs by 3.8% from April 1st, 2026, and to note the Council's overall financial position as of October 2025, including an overspend and mitigation initiatives.
For Determination
F S514 Capital Update and Property Disposals And Acquisitions Report
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
...to facilitate financial management, the Cabinet noted s106 schemes, authorized negotiations for asset disposals, approved a change in accounting policy, and approved two freehold acquisitions for temporary accommodation, delegating authority for commercial terms and documentation to relevant directors.
For Determination
CE S546 Hackney Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion 3 Year Strategy
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
...to approve the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion 3 Year Strategy for 2026-2030, which was co-produced with various stakeholders and aims to improve SEND provision and inclusion in Hackney.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 61
Average per Month: 2.9
Decisions Recorded: 262