Councillor Anya Sizer

Labour Hoxton East & Shoreditch Deputy Cabinet Member for Families, Early Years and SEND

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub Committee E (Committee Member, Substitute) Scrutiny Panel (Guest) Council (Committee Member) Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee B Cabinet (Mayoral Advisor) Licensing Sub Committee C Licensing Sub Committee D (Committee Member, Substitute) Special Urgency Notices (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Licensing Sub Committee D Substitute

Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 3 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee D is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to consider several licensing applications. The meeting's agenda includes applications for new premises licences and variations to existing licences, with a particular focus on extending operating hours and licensable activities.

February 03, 2026, 2:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Council is scheduled to consider its financial outlook for the upcoming year, alongside a motion addressing school exclusions and a framework for becoming a borough of sanctuary. Other discussions are expected to cover the pay policy for chief officers and a full-year report from the Children and Families Service.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Mayoral Advisor

Cabinet - Monday 26 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Cabinet of Hackney Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and housing matters, alongside plans for air quality improvement and a framework for supporting sanctuary seekers. The meeting's agenda also included discussions on the council's overall financial position and the Housing Revenue Account budget.

January 26, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Mayoral Advisor

Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm

Here is a briefing on the scheduled Cabinet meeting, outlining the key items in the report pack.

December 15, 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

Decisions from Meetings

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Temporary Event Notices - Standing Item

From: Licensing Sub Committee E - Thursday 12 December 2024 2.00 pm - December 12, 2024

...to prevent the undermining of licensing objectives, particularly regarding crime and disorder, public safety, and public nuisance, the sub-committee decided to serve a counter notice against the Temporary Event Notice for December 31st, 2024.

Recommendations Approved

The Hungry Yak, 499 Kingsland Road, E8 4AU

From: Licensing Sub Committee E - Thursday 12 December 2024 2.00 pm - December 12, 2024

...to grant a premises licence to The Hungry Yak, located at 499 Kingsland Road, E8 4AU, with the proposed conditions outlined in the report, but with conditions 17 and 21 removed.

Recommendations Approved

Review of Political Balance and Appointments to Committees and Commissions

From: Council - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024

...to note the revised political proportionality for committees and approve appointments for the remainder of the municipal year.

Recommendations Approved

Green Group Motion: Opposing the Two Child Benefit Cap

From: Council - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024

...to defer discussion of the Green Group's motion opposing the Two Child Benefit Cap to the next full council meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Hackney Independent Socialist Group Motion: End the Hostile Environment Against Migrants

From: Council - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024

...to refer the Hackney Independent Socialist Group Motion regarding ending the hostile environment against migrants to the next full Council meeting for discussion, without any debate at the current meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 214