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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Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission Vice-Chair

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 9 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to discuss the Hackney Transport Strategy 2026-2036, and to review the minutes from a previous meeting and the commission's work programme for the year. The commission received an update on the feedback gathered during the first phase of consultation for the transport strategy, and discussed the content for the proposed draft transport strategy, in preparation for its formal wider consultation. The minutes from the previous meeting held on 11th September 2025 were approved.

December 09, 2025
Planning Sub-Committee CANCELLED Committee Member

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 3 December 2025 6.30 pm

December 03, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 26 November 2025 addressed key issues including rent controls, the Shoreditch Area Action Plan, and pension fund management. The council approved a motion supporting rent controls and adopted the Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan for submission to the government. Additionally, the council noted the Annual Report of the Pensions Committee 2024/25 and the Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap 2025 report.

November 26, 2025
Planning Sub-Committee Committee Member

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 19 November 2025 6.30 pm, NEW

The Hackney Council Planning Sub-Committee convened on 19 November 2025 and approved planning permission for three development projects: the Garages at Blackwell Close, the Former Boiler House on Pedro Street, and the Rectory Road Area Office. The committee also approved noting a document of delegated decisions for the period of 24 October 2025 to 6 November 2025, and agreed that the minutes of the previous meeting would be considered at a future meeting.

November 19, 2025
Corporate Committee Committee Member

Corporate Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Hackney Council's Corporate Committee convened on 12 November 2025, and addressed several key items including the approval of the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers 2026/27, and consideration of the Planning Code of Conduct, which was ultimately deferred for further revisions. The committee also reviewed the minutes from the previous meeting, and noted the latest draft of the Corporate Committee Work Programme for 2025/26.

November 12, 2025

Summary

Meetings Attended: 66

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 204