Councillor Ben Hayhurst
Email: ben.hayhurst@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
56 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 12 February 2026 7.00 pm
Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 27 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to review the council's financial position and future financial plans. The panel will also consider the work programme for the upcoming year and hear from the Chief Executive.
Pensions Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Pensions Committee of Hackney Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026, approving several recommendations regarding pension fund management, investments, and governance. Key decisions included the approval of the LGPS 'Fit for the Future' update, the admission of Buckinghamshire Pension Fund to the LCIV Pool, and the adoption of an updated Voting Policy for responsible investment.
Call-in Extra Ordinary Meeting, Scrutiny Panel - Monday 19 January 2026 5.00 pm
The Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to consider a call-in request concerning a key decision made by the Cabinet regarding the implementation of standard fees and charges for markets, street trading, and shop fronts for the 2025/2026 financial year. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items.
Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 15 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to discuss updates on community mental health services, adult social care performance, and the implementation of recommendations following the Fuller Inquiry. The meeting also included a review of the commission's work programme and minutes from the previous meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
198 decisions · Page 8 of 40
Exclusion of The Press And Public
From: Extraordinary, Pensions Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 6.30 pm - November 05, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Workshop for Strategic Asset Allocation
From: Extraordinary, Pensions Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 6.30 pm - November 05, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Cross Party Motion: Cut all Council Ties with Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
From: Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 23, 2025
...to address concerns regarding the conflict in Israel and Gaza, the council approved a Labour Group amendment to a motion, committing to explore changes for potential divestment from companies tied to human rights breaches, refrain from twinning activities in conflict zones (including inactive arrangements with Haifa), and continue to advocate to the UK government for action following UN findings and developments in the peace process.
Recommendations Approved
Strategic Asset Allocation (Exempt)-Attached
From: Pensions Committee - Tuesday 23 September 2025 6.30 pm - September 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Funding Strategy Statement and Policies (Exempt Appendices 1-4)
From: Pensions Committee - Tuesday 23 September 2025 6.30 pm - September 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 198