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.
50 meetings · Page 4 of 10
Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 10 July 2025 7.00 pm
The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss access to local GP services, a review of primary care commissioning, and the Healthwatch Hackney annual report. The members were also scheduled to discuss and agree on a work programme for the coming year.
Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 24 June 2025 7.00 pm
The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss quality accounts from Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and St Joseph's Hospice, adult social care inspection preparations, and substance misuse support in the borough. The commission agreed to a work programme for the coming year, and noted the results of public engagement on scrutiny topics.
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.
Pensions Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 6.30 pm
Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Hackney Council Pensions Committee meeting on 11 June 2025, based on the provided agenda and report pack.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
185 decisions · Page 1 of 37
Appointments to Outside Bodies
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Joint Amendments to the Labour Motion: Hackney Needs Rent Controls
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
...the amended joint motion regarding Hackney needing rent controls was not carried.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Report of the Pensions Committee 2024/25
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Section 85 Local Government Act 1972 – Resolution to Extend Six Month Rule
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap 2025
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 50
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 185