Deniz Oguzkanli - Councillor for Hackney ( Lea Bridge)

Councillor Deniz Oguzkanli

 Labour  Lea Bridge

Email: deniz.oguzkanli@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Audit Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

30 meetings · Page 2 of 6

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 11 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to discuss cabinet member achievements, the automation of parking appeals, and the commission's work programme. Councillors agreed to a new business-focused item for January and discussed the timing of a transport strategy review.

September 11, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 23 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 23 July 2025 addressed violence against women and girls, community consultation, youth justice, members' allowances, and various reports. Councillors approved the Youth Justice Strategic Partnership Plan 2025-28, the Members’ Allowances Scheme 2025-26, and a motion to work together against violence towards women and girls. They also noted the Strategic Plan Update Report 2024/25, the Audit Committee Annual Report 2024-25, and the Licensing Committee Annual Report 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

July 23, 2025
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 7 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to review the achievements of the administration from 2022-2026, discuss the strategic plan, and plan the commission's work programme for 2025/26. Cabinet members presented updates on their respective areas, and councillors discussed progress, challenges, and future priorities. The commission agreed to review the council's corporate assets and to examine the Executive’s progress on fulfilling its 2022 commitments at its next meeting.

July 07, 2025
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 16 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to discuss corporate property management, fleet decarbonisation, and to plan their work programme for the coming year. Councillors reviewed the council's progress on asset transformation and fleet electrification, and discussed how these initiatives align with the council's strategic goals and financial position. The commission also agreed the minutes of their previous meeting held on 10 March 2025.

June 16, 2025
Council

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.

May 14, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

124 decisions · Page 1 of 25

Appointments to Outside Bodies

From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Joint Amendments to the Labour Motion: Hackney Needs Rent Controls

From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025

...the amended joint motion regarding Hackney needing rent controls was not carried.

Recommendations Approved

Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap 2025

From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 30

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 124