Councillor Ali Sadek

Labour Kings Park

Email: ali.sadek@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

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Committees: Planning Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission (Vice-Chair) Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Planning Sub-Committee - Pre-Application

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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary

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Ali Sadek's council service across multiple years reveals a consistent focus on planning and economic development, with a notable increase in his direct engagement and decision-making in more recent years.

In 2026, Sadek's activity centered on planning matters. He actively participated in committee meetings, voting in favor of crucial planning permissions for the Former Boiler House at Belper Court and the Rectory Road Area Office. While his specific contributions during a Scrutiny Panel meeting are not detailed, his presence and votes in planning sub-committees highlight his continued involvement in shaping the borough's physical development.

2025 marked a period of significant engagement for Sadek, particularly in his roles as Vice Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission and Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities. He demonstrated a strong commitment to economic development, advocating for local benefit by stating,

more of the value created in Hackney should stay in Hackney.
He also showed a keen interest in ensuring job accessibility for vulnerable residents and engaged with the council's anti-racist initiatives. His consistent voting in favor of planning permissions for various developments, including Benabo Court and phases at Woodberry Down, underscores his role in facilitating growth. While he attended meetings on Council Tax and Budget Setting, his direct contributions were not recorded.

In 2024, Sadek's involvement included participation in the Scrutiny Panel and Planning Sub-Committee, where he voted to grant planning permission for development applications. As Vice-Chair of the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission, he actively questioned the progress and timeline of the Green Skills initiative, emphasizing the importance of local opportunities and the pattern development plan for prioritizing green skills within Hackney.

Key Themes and Priorities: Sadek's primary focuses have been planning and development, and economic growth and local benefit. He consistently supports development projects and advocates for initiatives that benefit the local economy and its residents.

Evolution of Focus: While planning has been a consistent area of interest, Sadek's role and direct involvement in economic development and scrutiny have become more prominent in recent years, particularly in 2025. His leadership positions in 2025 and his active questioning in 2024 demonstrate a deepening engagement with strategic economic and skills-based initiatives.

Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years): In 2026, his votes in favor of key planning permissions for the Former Boiler House and Rectory Road Area Office are significant. In 2025, his advocacy for local economic benefit and his engagement with anti-racist initiatives as Cabinet Member, alongside his consistent support for planning applications, stand out. His proactive questioning regarding the Green Skills initiative in 2024 also highlights his commitment to ensuring local relevance.

Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: Sadek consistently demonstrates an interest in planning and development, evidenced by his voting record across all three years. He also shows a sustained interest in economic opportunities and ensuring local benefit, which has become increasingly vocal and strategic in his more recent roles.

Yearly Activity Timeline

In January 2026, Ali Sadek was active in committee meetings. He voted in favor of granting planning permission for the Former Boiler House at Belper Court and for conditional planning permission for the Rectory Road Area Office during the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on January 14th. His specific contributions during the Call-in Extra Ordinary Meeting of the Scrutiny Panel on January 19th are not recorded.

Monthly Activity in 2026

During January 2026, Ali Sadek participated in the Planning Sub-Committee meeting on January 14th. In this meeting, Ali Sadek voted in favour of granting planning permission for agenda item 5 (2025/1821: Former Boiler House, Belper Court, Pedro Street) and also voted in favour of granting conditional planning permission for agenda item 6 (2025/1208: Rectory Road Area Office). There is no record of Ali Sadek's specific statements or actions during the Call-in Extra Ordinary Meeting of the Scrutiny Panel on January 19th.

Meetings in January 2026
Call-in Extra Ordinary Meeting, Scrutiny Panel - Monday 19 January 2026 5.00 pm - 19 January 2026

There is no mention of Ali Sadek's statements or actions in the provided documents for the Call-in Extra Ordinary Meeting of the Scrutiny Panel on 2026-01-19.

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Corporate Committee

Extraordinary, Corporate Committee - Wednesday 4 December 2024 6.00 pm

This meeting of the Corporate Committee was an extraordinary meeting called to make decisions on the membership of the council's Planning Sub-Committee. This included approving the existing membership of the sub-committee and confirming how any future changes to the membership will be managed.

December 04, 2024
Council

Council - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm

This meeting was the third ordinary meeting of the 2024/2025 Municipal Year. It included discussion of a petition, scheduled questions from members of the public and Councillors, a report on the work of the Standards Committee, and consideration of motions on the hostile environment, rough sleeping, drug harm reduction and the two-child benefit cap. It also included the appointment of Councillors to outside bodies and the review of political balance on the Council's committees.

November 27, 2024
Planning Sub-Committee - Pre-Application CANCELLED

Planning Sub-Committee - Pre-Application - Wednesday 20 November 2024 6.30 pm

This meeting has been cancelled.

November 20, 2024
Corporate Committee

Corporate Committee - Wednesday 13 November 2024 6.30 pm

This meeting of the Corporate Committee was scheduled to include a presentation of data on the gender and ethnicity pay gap in Hackney Council, as well as the proposed fees and charges for markets, street trading and shop fronts for 2025/26. The committee was also scheduled to consider the minutes of its previous meeting.

November 13, 2024
Scrutiny Panel

Special Meeting, Scrutiny Panel - Monday 11 November 2024 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Panel voted to uphold the original decision made by Mr Tyler Linton, the Assistant Director of Street Scene for Hackney Council. The decision was about the adoption of Traffic Management Orders for the Amherst Road and Pembury Circus Transformation Scheme. The meeting was held to consider the validity of a call-in made against the scheme by five Hackney Councillors.

November 11, 2024

Summary

Meetings Attended: 66

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 204