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 8 of 24
Extra-ordinary, Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 12 June 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the Housing Ombudsman's Special Report on Hackney Council, which highlighted several areas of service failure, including repairs, damp and mould, and complaint handling. The panel also established a Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel to review the council's budget and ensure it aligns with strategic objectives and community priorities.
Licensing Sub Committee A - Wednesday 4 June 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Sub Committee A met to consider a licensing application and temporary event notices. The main item for discussion was an application to vary a premises licence for Ringside, located at 22 Kingsland Road. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the procedure for licensing sub-committee hearings.
Licensing Committee - Wednesday 21 May 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Committee convened to discuss and approve several key items, including the Late Night Levy's financial performance and future strategies, and the establishment of licensing sub-committees for the upcoming year. Councillor Gilbert Smyth was noted as Chair and Councillor Richard Lufkin as Vice Chair. The committee approved recommendations regarding the Late Night Levy annual financial report, the Late Night Levy Year 8 Quarter 1 update, and the establishment of five licensing sub-committees for 2025/26.
Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Hackney Council scheduled a meeting to discuss a range of issues, including the capital programme, property disposals, smoke control orders, appointments to outside bodies and a proposal to consult on changes to the adult care charging policy. The meeting was also scheduled to consider a report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.
Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 14 May 2025 7.00 pm
The annual meeting of Hackney Council included the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, the establishment of committees, and a review of procedure rules. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss appointments to outside bodies and a dispensation to extend the six-month rule for Councillor Michael Levy.
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
F S514 Capital Update and Property Disposals And Acquisitions EXEMPT Appendices
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 116
Average per Month: 5.3
Decisions Recorded: 368