Anna Lynch - Councillor for Hackney (Homerton)

Councillor Anna Lynch

Labour Homerton

Email: anna.lynch@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Chair) Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Scrutiny Panel

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

41 meetings · Page 4 of 9

Audit Committee

Audit Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 6.30 pm

The Hackney Council Audit Committee convened to discuss key financial and governance matters, including the external audit plan, financial updates, and risk management strategies. The committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the previous meeting, and also noted the terms of reference for the municipal year 2025/26. The committee also reviewed the proposed work programme for the coming year.

June 18, 2025
Scrutiny Panel

Extra-ordinary, Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 12 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the Housing Ombudsman's Special Report on Hackney Council, which highlighted several areas of service failure, including repairs, damp and mould, and complaint handling. The panel also established a Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel to review the council's budget and ensure it aligns with strategic objectives and community priorities.

June 12, 2025
Council

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 14 May 2025 7.00 pm

The annual meeting of Hackney Council included the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, the establishment of committees, and a review of procedure rules. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss appointments to outside bodies and a dispensation to extend the six-month rule for Councillor Michael Levy.

May 14, 2025
Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 13 May 2025 7.00 pm

The Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss health updates, finances, and cancer services in the region. The meeting included a review of the scrutiny report and a deep dive into cancer-related issues. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss actions to be carried out by officers.

May 13, 2025
Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 23 April 2025 7.00 pm

This joint session of the Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission and the Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission focused on neurodevelopmental pathways for autism and ADHD in both children and adults. The discussion covered the increase in diagnoses, efforts to reduce waiting lists, early identification strategies, and the impact of assessment delays. The meeting also highlighted the implementation of the City and Hackney Autistic Friendly Neighbourhood Pilot and a feasibility study for an Autism Hub.

April 23, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

150 decisions · Page 1 of 30

Housing, Climate and Economy Directorate Risk Register

From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026

...noted the contents of the report and the attached risk register and controls in place for the Housing, Climate and Economy Directorate.

Recommendations Approved

Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register

From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026

...noted the contents of the Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register and provided feedback on the management of identified risks.

Recommendations Approved

Audit and Anti-Fraud Progress Report

From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026

...the draft Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27 to 2028/29 was approved for submission to Council, with the Group Director, Finance and Corporate Resource delegated to approve the final version.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Update

From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026

...the Audit Committee noted the treasury management activity reports presented in Appendices 1 and 2.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Risk Register

From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026

...the contents of the report and the attached risk registers and controls in place were noted.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 150