Councillor Ben Lucas

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.

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 11 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss community mental health services, air quality, and the commission's work programme. The meeting included an overview of Hackney's mental health services, a discussion of a new Air Quality Action Plan, and a review of the commission's work programme for the year.

Audit Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 6.30 pm

The Hackney Council Audit Committee convened to review the council's financial health, risk management strategies, and audit progress, approving the unaudited statement of accounts for 2024-25, and an updated Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy and Fraud Response Plan. The committee also discussed treasury management, corporate risks, and the progress of both internal and external audits. A decision on the Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register was deferred to the next meeting.

Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 23 October 2025 convened to address a cross-party motion concerning the council's ties with Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The council did not carry the original motion put forward by the Green Party and Hackney Independent Socialist Group. Instead, the council voted to approve recommendations outlined in the Labour group's amended motion.

Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 15 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 15 October 2025 to elect a chair and vice-chair, review the previous meeting's minutes, and discuss several health-related topics. These included updates on general health, finances, LGBTQ+ health services, and improving GP access in North East London, as well as a review of the scrutiny report.