Susan Fajana-Thomas OBE - Councillor for Hackney (Stoke Newington)

Councillor Susan Fajana-Thomas OBE

Labour Stoke Newington Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Regulatory Services

Email: Susan.FajanaThomas@Hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Corporate Committee (Committee Member, Vice-Chair) Council (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member, Co-Optee) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee A (Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee B (Committee Member, Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee C (Chair, Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee D (Committee Member, Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee E (Substitute) Pensions Committee Planning Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member, Guest) Scrutiny Panel (Guest) Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission (Guest) Special Urgency Notices (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 3.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board meeting scheduled for 19 March 2026 was set to cover a broad range of critical public health issues, including strategies for improving population health and equity, detailed assessments of adult mental health needs, and an examination of residents' experiences with adult social care. The board was also scheduled to discuss ongoing partnership developments, initiatives to address racial trauma and promote Black health equity, and the progress of community engagement programmes.

March 19, 2026, 3:00 pm
Licensing Sub Committee B Substitute

Licensing Sub Committee B - Thursday 12 March 2026 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee B of Hackney Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to consider a premises licence application for Refill at 151 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3QE. The meeting's agenda also included procedural items and a standing item on Temporary Event Notices.

March 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission Guest

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 9 March 2026 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met on Monday 09 March 2026 to discuss Hackney's Evening and Night Time Economy Strategy and the Council's business support provision. The Commission reviewed the progress of the Hackney Nights Accreditation Scheme and the proposed objectives of the new strategy, which aims to balance economic growth with resident needs. They also heard updates on business support programmes, including Hackney Impact and London & Partners, and discussed the challenges and opportunities for high street businesses.

March 09, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub Committee A Substitute

Licensing Sub Committee A - Monday 23 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee A met on Monday 23 February 2026 to consider a premises licence application for Point Blank Music School. The meeting's agenda included procedural matters and a detailed discussion regarding the application for the music school.

February 23, 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

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: 441

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 260