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.

446 meetings · Page 7 of 90

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 21 July 2025 6.00 pm

Here's a summary of the Hackney Council Cabinet meeting:

July 21, 2025
Licensing Committee Committee Member

Licensing Committee - Wednesday 16 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council Licensing Committee met on 16 July 2025 to discuss the Licensing Service Annual Report, and to answer questions from the public and councillors.

July 16, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee D Committee Member

Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 15 July 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee D was scheduled to convene to address several licensing matters, including a premises licence variation, a new premises licence application, and a temporary event notice. The meeting was set to be held remotely and live-streamed for public viewing.

July 15, 2025
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 26 June 2025 3.00 pm

The Hackney Council Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 to discuss a range of public health issues, including vaping, health equity, community support, substance use, and integrated health and care funding. The board was also expected to review the minutes from the previous meeting and consider the forward plan for future meetings.

June 26, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 23 June 2025 6.00 pm

The Hackney Council Cabinet met on 23 June 2025, and approved the Evening and Night Time Economy Strategy, and agreed to consult on an extension to the Public Spaces Protection Order for Wick Woodlands, Hackney Marshes and the surrounding areas. They also approved the creation of a Housing Advisory Panel. The Cabinet also discussed the overall financial position of the council, a capital update, and property disposals and acquisitions.

June 23, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

275 decisions · Page 1 of 55

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: 275