Councillor Christopher Kennedy
Email: christopher.kennedy@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
116 meetings · Page 1 of 24
Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 2 February 2026 2.00 pm
Cabinet - Monday 26 January 2026 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Hackney Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and housing matters, alongside plans for air quality improvement and a framework for supporting sanctuary seekers. The meeting's agenda also included discussions on the council's overall financial position and the Housing Revenue Account budget.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday 21 January 2026 3.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday 21 January 2026 was set to cover a range of critical public health issues, including a comprehensive assessment of children and young people's mental health needs, annual reports on safeguarding, and updates on suicide prevention and tobacco control strategies. The board was also scheduled to hear community feedback on sickle cell services.
Licensing Sub Committee E - Tuesday 20 January 2026 2.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee E was scheduled to consider a review of a premises licence for Mare Street Wine Ltd. The meeting's agenda also included procedural items and a standing item on Temporary Event Notices.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Non-Key Decision: Confirmation of Article 4 Direction to Remove Permitted Development Rights in Brownswood Conservation Area
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
...to protect the urban character and architectural heritage of the Brownswood Conservation Area, the Cabinet approved the confirmation of an Article 4 Direction, withdrawing certain permitted development rights related to building alterations, additions, and renewable energy installations.
For Determination
Exclusion of the Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Non-key Decision: Confirmation of Article 4 Direction to Remove Permitted Development Rights in Beck Road Conservation Area
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
...to protect the character and historic features of the Beck Road Conservation Area, the Cabinet approved the confirmation of an Article 4 Direction, removing certain permitted development rights for building alterations and painting.
For Determination
CE S588 Hackney's Education Strategic Plan 2026 to 2029
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
...they approved the Hackney Education Strategic Plan 2026-29, a plan designed to enhance life opportunities and well-being for all children in Hackney through an ambitious, anti-racist, and inclusive education system, for publication in January 2026.
For Determination
AHI S658 Care Charging Review - Policy Change Recommendations
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
...to implement changes to Hackney's care charging policies, including removing the maximum charge cap for non-residential care, moving to 100% charging based on the cost of service and assessable income, aligning the Minimum Income Guarantee with DHSC rates, introducing fees for self-funders and Technology-Enabled Living services, and implementing a Blue Badge administration fee, while maintaining the disability benefits disregard at 25%.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 116
Average per Month: 5.3
Decisions Recorded: 368