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
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Decision to publish a Cumulative Impact Assessment under Section 5A of the Licensing Act 2003
From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
For Determination
Green Group Motion: Opposing the Two Child Benefit Cap
From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
...to defer the Green Group's motion opposing the Two Child Benefit Cap to the next ordinary meeting of the Full Council for discussion, without any debate at the current meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Green Group: Call on Government to Abolish Right to Buy
From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
...to refer the Green Group's motion calling on the Government to abolish Right to Buy to the next full council meeting for discussion.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Risk Register
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 14 January 2025 6.30 pm - January 21, 2025
Recommendations Approved
External Audit Completion Report 2023/24
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 14 January 2025 6.30 pm - January 21, 2025
...to note the external audit completion reports and authorize the Interim Group Director, Finance to approve the final Statement of Accounts for 2023/24, pending completion of outstanding work by the external auditor.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 115