Councillor Ben Lucas
Email: ben.lucas@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
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.
Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss the future of Richard House Children's Hospice, receive health and finance updates, and review the committee's scrutiny report. The meeting also included a period for public participation.
Decisions from Meetings
115 decisions · Page 15 of 23
Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers 2025-26
From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
...to approve the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers for the year 2025-26, as reviewed and agreed by the Corporate Committee.
For Determination
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
...the minutes of the previous Council meeting held on January 29, 2025, were approved as an accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
Polling Districts and Polling Places Review
From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
For Determination
Appointments to the Children and Young People's Scrutiny Commissions
From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
...to appoint Lisa Neidich, representing the Hackney School Governor Association, to the Children and Young People's Scrutiny Commission, replacing Jo MacLeod.
For Determination
Section 85 Local Government Act 1972 – Resolution To Extend Six Month Rule
From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
...to grant Councillor Joseph a dispensation from attending Council meetings until August 25, 2025, due to maternity leave, as per Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 115