Christopher Kennedy - Councillor for Hackney (Hackney Wick)

Councillor Christopher Kennedy

Labour Hackney Wick Cabinet Member for Health, Adult Social Care, Voluntary Sector and Culture

Email: christopher.kennedy@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Scrutiny Panel (Guest) Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Corporate Committee Council (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee B (Substitute) Health and Wellbeing Board (Chair) Licensing Sub Committee C (Substitute) Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Guest) Licensing Sub Committee E (Substitute) Appointments Committee Licensing Sub Committee A (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee D Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Special Urgency Notices (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

116 meetings · Page 7 of 24

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Guest

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 10 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss access to local GP services, a review of primary care commissioning, and the Healthwatch Hackney annual report. The members were also scheduled to discuss and agree on a work programme for the coming year.

July 10, 2025
Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee Committee Member

Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 7 July 2025 2.00 pm

The Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee was scheduled to discuss several contract awards and procurement strategies, including those related to children's services, decarbonisation, cycle hire, fire safety, and housing. The committee was also expected to review the terms of reference for the committee, and minutes from previous meetings of the Hackney Procurement Board and the Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee.

July 07, 2025
Health and Wellbeing Board Chair

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 26 June 2025 3.00 pm

The Hackney Council Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 to discuss a range of public health issues, including vaping, health equity, community support, substance use, and integrated health and care funding. The board was also expected to review the minutes from the previous meeting and consider the forward plan for future meetings.

June 26, 2025
Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Guest

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 24 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss quality accounts from Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and St Joseph's Hospice, adult social care inspection preparations, and substance misuse support in the borough. The commission agreed to a work programme for the coming year, and noted the results of public engagement on scrutiny topics.

June 24, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 23 June 2025 6.00 pm

The Hackney Council Cabinet met on 23 June 2025, and approved the Evening and Night Time Economy Strategy, and agreed to consult on an extension to the Public Spaces Protection Order for Wick Woodlands, Hackney Marshes and the surrounding areas. They also approved the creation of a Housing Advisory Panel. The Cabinet also discussed the overall financial position of the council, a capital update, and property disposals and acquisitions.

June 23, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

368 decisions · Page 1 of 74

HCE S636 Fleet Vehicle Replacement - Housing

From: Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 5 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 05, 2026

...award the purchase of 89 medium-sized vans, 2 large sewer vans from Supplier C, and 1 platform access tower vehicle from Supplier D, all through existing procurement frameworks, to replace Housing Department vehicles.

Awaiting Implementation

HCE S637 Fleet Vehicle Replacement - Waste, Parks & Enforcement

From: Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 5 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 05, 2026

...award the purchase of various fleet vehicles, including tipper vehicles, sweepers, and vans, from multiple suppliers through existing procurement frameworks.

For Determination

CE S659 Contract Award Commissioning Children's Homes in Hackney for Children Looked After

From: Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 5 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 05, 2026

...award a contract to Provider A for five years, with an option to extend for two more, to deliver residential care and support for children looked after aged 11-17.

Awaiting Implementation

HCE S632 Arboricultural Maintenance & Tree Planting/Post Planting Management Framework (2026-2030)

From: Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 5 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 05, 2026

...to approve the award of the Arboricultural Framework agreement to 4 bidders for a period of 4 years from 1st April 2026 to 31 March 2030.

Awaiting Implementation

Summary

Meetings Attended: 116

Average per Month: 5.3

Decisions Recorded: 368