Councillor Zoe Garbett

Green Party Dalston

Email: zoe.garbett@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Audit Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Committee Council (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee A (Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee B (Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee C (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee D (Committee Member, Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee E (Substitute) Pensions Committee Cabinet (Committee Member) Child Q - Special Joint Scrutiny (Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission and Children & Young People Scrutiny Commission) (Committee Member) Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission (Guest) Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Scrutiny Panel (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

111 meetings · Page 1 of 23

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

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

Audit Committee - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 6.30 pm

June 17, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 28 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

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

Audit Committee - Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Audit Committee of Hackney Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important financial and governance matters, including the external auditor's annual report, treasury management updates, and risk registers for key directorates. The meeting's agenda focused on ensuring the council's financial health, effective risk management, and adherence to audit standards.

April 16, 2026, 6:30 pm
Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 10 March 2026 7.00 pm

The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss the visitor policy for temporary accommodation hostels, an update on supported accommodation for single homeless people with complex needs, and future plans for Carnival Arts in Hackney. The Commission also reviewed scrutiny reports, letters, responses, and the actions tracker.

March 10, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

167 decisions · Page 7 of 34

Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register

From: Audit Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 30, 2025

...the Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register was deferred to the next meeting, but the Audit Committee noted the contents of the report and provided feedback on the management of the identified risks.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Risk Update

From: Audit Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 30, 2025

...to maintain a continual awareness of the Council's strategic risks, the Committee considered the Risk Management Scorecard in Appendix 1, which provides a quarterly overview of the Corporate Risks, as ratified by the Corporate Leadership Team.

Recommendations Approved

Finance Update

From: Audit Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 30, 2025

Recommendations Approved

External Audit Progress Report 2024/25

From: Audit Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 30, 2025

...to note the contents of the External Audit Progress Report 2024/25.

Recommendations Approved

Cross Party Motion: Cut all Council Ties with Israel’s Genocide in Gaza

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

The Council of Hackney Council decided on 23/10/2025 that the motion is carried. The Council resolved to undertake actions regarding pension fund divestment, cease twinning activity with Haifa, and write to the UK Government.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 111

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 167