Councillor Ben Lucas

Labour Hoxton West

Email: ben.lucas@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Pensions Committee Audit Committee (Vice-Chair) Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Vice-Chair) Council (Committee Member) Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

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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 Vice-Chair

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 12 February 2026 7.00 pm

February 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

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.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

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.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm
Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Vice-Chair

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.

January 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

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.

January 14, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Finance and Corporate Resources Risk Register

From: Audit Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 30, 2025

...the Audit Committee of Hackney noted the contents of the Finance and Corporate Resources Risk Register report, including the attached risk registers and controls in place.

Recommendations Approved

Finance Update

From: Audit Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 30, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

From: Audit Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 30, 2025

...the minutes of the previous meeting held on 18 June 2025 were approved as a correct record.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Update

From: Audit Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 30, 2025

...to note the contents of the Treasury Management Update report and its appendices, which included the annual treasury management outturn report for 2024/25 and a quarterly update on treasury management activity for July-September 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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 35

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 115