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.
446 meetings · Page 13 of 90
Cabinet - Monday 30 September 2024 5.00 pm
The Hackney Cabinet met on Monday 30 September 2024 to discuss a range of important issues, approving significant funding for the refurbishment of Kings Hall Leisure Centre and the use of the Household Support Fund. The Cabinet also agreed to consult on proposals to close or merge several primary schools dueIn addition, the Cabinet approved a new home to school travel policy and the renewal of a Public Spaces Protection Order relating to alcohol control.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 30 September 2024 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to discuss Hackney Council's Green Skills and Circular Economy Initiative and the Licensing and Nighttime Economy. Key decisions included the ongoing development of the Green Skills initiative, with a focus on upskilling the current workforce and creating accessible pathways into green jobs, and the continued development of a new Evening and Night Strategy for Hackney, which aims to balance the needs of residents and businesses within the nighttime economy.
Licensing Sub Committee C - Wednesday 25 September 2024 7.00 pm
This meeting considered applications for one new premises licence and one variation of an existing licence. The Sub-Committee was also scheduled to consider any temporary event notices, but these were withdrawn before the meeting.
Council - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm
This meeting of Hackney Council was scheduled to include the results of recent by-elections, public questions to the Cabinet, the annual update on the Climate Action Plan, the adoption of a policy on Disclosure and Barring Service Checks for elected members, the annual report of the Overview and Scrutiny Panel, appointments to Outside Bodies and the consideration of six motions.
Licensing Sub Committee E - Tuesday 17 September 2024 2.00 pm
The Licensing Sub-Committee E of Hackney Council met on 17 September 2024. The agenda included a new premises licence application, two requests for variations to existing premises licences, and a standing item on temporary event notices. It is important to note that this summary is based solely on the information available in the public reports pack, and it does not indicate any decisions made during the meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
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Motion: (Joint) Green Group and Hackney Independent Socialist Group: Ending School Exclusions and Preventing Harmful Outcomes
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...the joint motion to end school exclusions and prevent harmful outcomes was not carried, but its recommendations were approved.
Recommendations Approved
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
Council Taxbase and Local Business Rates Income 2026/27
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...set the Council Tax Base for 2026/27 at 80,163.35 Band D equivalent properties, delegated authority to determine the 2026/27 Business Rates Base, and kept the Council Tax Reduction Scheme unchanged.
Recommendations approved
Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers 2026/2027
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...approved the Pay Policy for Chief Officers for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 446
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 276