Councillor Ali Sadek

Scrutiny Panel - Monday 1 September 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting of the Hackney Council Scrutiny Panel provided an overview of the council's budget, key financial assumptions, and directorate spending priorities, and also reviewed the minutes from previous meetings and the scrutiny panel work programme for 2025/26. Councillors raised concerns about potential budget gaps, savings deliverability, and the impact of funding changes on residents.

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 30 July 2025 6.30 pm

The Hackney Council Planning Sub-Committee met on 30 July 2025, and approved planning permission for the demolition of a garage and construction of new dwellings at Fanshaw House and for the erection of a bin store and planters at 72 Ashenden Road. The committee also noted a document of delegated decisions.

Council - Wednesday 23 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 23 July 2025 addressed violence against women and girls, community consultation, youth justice, members' allowances, and various reports. Councillors approved the Youth Justice Strategic Partnership Plan 2025-28, the Members’ Allowances Scheme 2025-26, and a motion to work together against violence towards women and girls. They also noted the Strategic Plan Update Report 2024/25, the Audit Committee Annual Report 2024-25, and the Licensing Committee Annual Report 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 7 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to review the achievements of the administration from 2022-2026, discuss the strategic plan, and plan the commission's work programme for 2025/26. Cabinet members presented updates on their respective areas, and councillors discussed progress, challenges, and future priorities. The commission agreed to review the council's corporate assets and to examine the Executive’s progress on fulfilling its 2022 commitments at its next meeting.

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 2 July 2025 6.30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Hackney Council Planning Sub-Committee meeting on 2 July 2025. The agenda included a planning application for Benabo Court and a review of delegated decisions. The committee was also expected to note its terms of reference for the municipal year.