Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 23, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Green Group and Hackney Independent Socialist Group Amended Joint Motion   RESOLVED: That the motion was NOT CARRIED.       Proposed Amendments from the Labour Group   RESOLVED:   That the motion is CARRIED.   1.  Undertake, in accordance with fiduciary duties, the actions outlined in Mayor Woodley’s statement of 23 Sept 2025 on the ‘formal recognition of the state of Palestine and action on divestment’ to take collective action with other London councils, to explore the changes required to engage with, and divest pension fund investments from, companies tied to human rights breaches, including conflict.   2.  The Council will not engage in any twinning activity where conflict is ongoing, including Hackney’s twinning arrangements with Haifa., which is currently inactive.   3.  Write once again to the UK Government following the UN’s findings and ongoing developments in the peace process.