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.
109 meetings · Page 1 of 22
Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm
The Hackney Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on 15 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the council's financial position, changes to care charging policies, and the adoption of several planning documents. There will also be a discussion of a deputation regarding opposition to Low Traffic Neighbourhood implementation in Hoxton.
Licensing Sub Committee B - Monday 1 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Sub Committee B convened to consider a premises licence application for an Aldi store and to address temporary event notices. Councillor Christopher Kennedy, Cabinet Member for Health, Adult Social Care, Voluntary Sector and Culture, Councillor Gilbert Smyth and Councillor Faruk Tinaz were scheduled to be in attendance.
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.
Licensing Sub Committee A - Tuesday 25 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Sub-Committee A met on 25 November 2025 and approved a variation to the premises licence for The Black Eel, formerly known as Draughts. The variation includes changes to the layout, an increase in capacity, and the addition of new conditions to the licence.
Decisions from Meetings
346 decisions · Page 8 of 70
Regulatory Updates
From: Licensing Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...to note the report and approve the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Licensing Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as a true and accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
F S512 Capital Update and Property Disposals And Acquisitions Report
From: Cabinet - Monday 27 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 27, 2025
Awaiting Implementation
F S535 Corporate Asset Management Strategy
From: Cabinet - Monday 27 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 27, 2025
Awaiting Implementation
F S522 2025/26 Overall Financial Position Report - August 2025
From: Cabinet - Monday 27 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 27, 2025
Awaiting Implementation
Summary
Meetings Attended: 109
Average per Month: 5.5
Decisions Recorded: 346