Councillor Carole Williams
Email: carole.williams@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
58 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 1 December 2025 2.00 pm
The Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee (CPIC) convened to discuss and approve several key contracts, including the refurbishment of the Kings Hall Leisure Centre (KHLC), park play area upgrades, security services, Google Workspace licences, additional resources for Stoke Newington School, and penalty charge notice enforcement agent services. The committee approved all recommendations put before it.
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.
Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 6.00 pm
Here's a summary of the Hackney Council Cabinet meeting:
Cabinet - Monday 27 October 2025 6.00 pm
The Hackney Council Cabinet met on 27 October 2025 and adopted a new Digital Strategy, a Corporate Asset Management Strategy, and a Regeneration Framework for Hoxton. They also approved funding for improvements to a playground, public spaces, libraries, and a new car pound, and noted the council's overall financial position.
Decisions from Meetings
286 decisions · Page 9 of 58
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
Unrestricted Minutes of the Hackney Procurement Board held on 8 July 2025
From: Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 6 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 06, 2025
Recommendations Approved
CHE S568 Communal Works Repairs & Maintenance Contract
From: Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 6 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 06, 2025
...to address rising demand and ensure service continuity, the committee approved the procurement of communal works and repairs & maintenance provision, awarding two contracts for playground and landscaping repairs (Lot 1) and one contract for playground inspections (Lot 2).
For Determination
F S623 Google Workspace Licenses Renewal
From: Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 6 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 06, 2025
...to procure Google Workspace licenses through the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement Digital Marketplace for up to three years was approved, ensuring continued access to essential services and best value for money while rejecting alternative options like a mini-competition, direct award, or migration to Microsoft 365.
For Determination
CHE S604 General Building Contract 3 - Voids
From: Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 6 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 06, 2025
...to address increased demand and ensure service continuity, the committee approved awarding contracts to specialist contractors for void works, dividing the work into two lots: Regeneration Voids (Lot 1) and Building Maintenance Voids (Lot 2), with a total contract value of approximately £16.33 million (including VAT) over the contract term.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 58
Average per Month: 2.9
Decisions Recorded: 286