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Corporate Committee - Tuesday, 2 June 2026 - 6.30 pm
June 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm Corporate Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Hackney Corporate Committee convened on Tuesday 2 June 2026, approving the establishment and membership of the Planning Sub-Committee for the upcoming municipal year. The committee also noted the terms of reference for the Corporate Committee and reviewed the annual performance of the Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading Service.
Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair
The committee noted the appointments of Councillor Ülgen Semerci as Chair and Councillor Nisa Sharif as Vice-Chair of the Corporate Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/27, as agreed at the Annual Meeting of Full Council on 28 May 2026.
Terms of Reference of the Corporate Committee
The committee noted the Corporate Committee's terms of reference for the Municipal Year 2026/27, as set out in Appendix 3 of the Hackney Council Constitution.
Establishment and Composition of the Planning Sub-Committee
The committee approved the establishment and membership of the Planning Sub-Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/27, as detailed in Appendix 1. It was also noted that any further changes to the sub-committee's membership during the municipal year would be reported to the Corporate Committee for consideration.
Consideration of Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting, held on 18 March 2026, were agreed as a true and accurate record of those meetings' proceedings.
Enforcement Service Annual Performance Report 2025/26
The committee noted the contents of the Enforcement Service Annual Performance Report for 2025/26. This report detailed the service's performance across its remit, including management arrangements, allocated resources, and key targets. The service provides support to individuals, communities, and businesses within the borough, employing an integrated approach to enforcement that includes environmental enforcement and a wide range of investigations.
Business Regulation Service Delivery Plans: Food Safety Law Enforcement Plan 2026/27
The committee reviewed and agreed the contents of the Food Law Enforcement Service Plan for 2026/27. The plan outlines how the Council will undertake its food safety enforcement responsibilities in accordance with the Food Standards Agency's Framework Agreement. It details the service's objectives, management arrangements, allocated resources, and key targets, aiming to ensure food safety and health and safety in all food premises within Hackney. The report highlighted challenges related to the absence of a fully functional Management Information System (MIS), which impacts the service's ability to meet national standards and deliver its plan effectively.
Annual Performance Review of Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading
The committee noted the annual performance of the Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading Service for 2025/26. The service reported increased paid-for pitch activity, strengthened shop front licensing, disciplined arrears management, and continued investment in trader support, communications, public realm activation, and compliance. The report indicated a positive overall financial position, with forecast income exceeding budget estimates, though final figures were subject to finance validation. Service priorities for 2026/27 were also commented upon, including financial sustainability, public realm licensing, trader support, enforcement, arrears management, digital communications, and social value.
Public Realm Licensing Update: Policies for Tables, Chairs, A-Boards, Shop Fronts, Markets and Street Trading
The committee noted the statutory and policy framework governing public realm licensing across Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading. It commented on the balance between business support, inclusive economic growth, accessibility, resident protection, and enforceable licence conditions. The need for final Legal, Highways, Finance and Governance Services review before publication was also noted, particularly concerning legal powers, enforcement tools, licence durations, and delegated decision routes.
Fees and Charges Update
The committee noted the update on the 2025/26 fees and charges position and the statutory principles used to set charges. It commented on the proposed 2026/27 approach of maintaining an annual evidence-led review, with early Finance, Legal, Equalities, and service involvement. It was noted that the report did not approve new fees and charges, and that any future fee changes must follow the relevant statutory, delegated, and consultation requirements.
Corporate Committee Work Programme 2026/27 Update
The committee noted the latest draft of the Corporate Committee's work programme for the 2026/27 municipal year.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
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Appointment of the Chair and Vice - Chair of the Corporate Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedThe Corporate Committee noted the appointments of Cllr Ulgen Semerci as Chair and Cllr Nisa Sharif as Vice Chair of the Corporate Committee. This was agreed at the Annual Meeting of Full Council on 28 May 2026 and noted by the Corporate Committee on 02 June 2026.
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To note the Terms of Reference of the Corporate Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedThe Hackney Council Corporate Committee decided to note its terms of reference for the Municipal Year 2026/27 on 02/06/2026. The Corporate Committee is responsible for overseeing regulatory functions, planning, elections, and human resources.
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Consideration of Minutes Of The Previous Meeting and actions
Recommendations ApprovedThe Corporate Committee of Hackney Council approved the minutes of its previous meeting held on 18 March 2026. The committee also approved the new planning code of conduct for Councillors. Authority was delegated to the Monitoring Officer to make changes to the Code, in consultation with the Assistant Director Planning and Building Control.
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Corporate Committee Work Programme 2026/27 update
Recommendations ApprovedThe Hackney Corporate Committee approved recommendations for the Corporate Committee Work Programme 2026/27 on 02 June 2026. The committee noted the latest draft of its work programme for the upcoming municipal year. An HR policy review item is to be added as required following consultation with HR management.
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Establishment and Composition of the Planning Sub-Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedHackney Council's Corporate Committee approved the establishment and membership of the Planning Sub-Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/27 on 02/06/2026. The committee also noted that any future changes to the sub-committee's membership would be reported to the Corporate Committee.
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Public Realm Licensing Update: Policies for Tables, Chairs, A-Boards, Shop Fronts, Markets and Street Trading
Recommendations ApprovedThe Corporate Committee of Hackney Council approved recommendations on 02/06/2026. The committee noted the statutory and policy framework for public realm licensing, commented on the balance between business support and resident protection, and noted the need for final reviews before publication.
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Fees and charges update
Recommendations ApprovedThe Corporate Committee of Hackney Council noted the 2025/26 fees and charges update and the statutory principles used to set charges on 02/06/2026. The committee also commented on the proposed 2026/27 approach of maintaining an annual evidence-led review with early Finance, Legal, Equalities, and service involvement. They noted that the report did not approve new fees and charges, and any future changes must follow relevant statutory, delegated, and consultation requirements.
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Annual Performance review of Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading
Recommendations ApprovedThe Corporate Committee of Hackney Council decided to approve recommendations on 02/06/2026. They noted the annual performance of the Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading Service for 2025/26 and commented on service priorities for 2026/27. Final publication is subject to review by Finance, Legal, and Governance Services.
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Business Regulation Service Delivery Plans: Food Safety Law Enforcement Plan 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedThe Corporate Committee of Hackney Council approved the Food Safety Law Enforcement Plan for 2026/27 on 02 June 2026. The committee noted the level and scope of work being carried out to meet the plan's requirements.
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Enforcement Service-Annual Performance Report 2025/26
Recommendations ApprovedThe Corporate Committee of Hackney Council decided to note the Enforcement Service-Annual Performance Report 2025/26 on 02/06/2026. The report details the service's activities, management, and resources for the financial year.
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