Councillor George Gooch
Email: george.gooch@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
30 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 10 February 2026 7.00 pm
Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Monday 9 February 2026 7.00 pm
Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 21 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss issues surrounding joint social tenancies and domestic abuse, and to review the council's housing strategy. The commission also considered its work programme and action tracker.
Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Audit Committee of Hackney Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026, approving recommendations from the Audit and Anti-Fraud Progress Report and noting the Treasury Management activity reports. The committee also reviewed the Corporate Risk Register and the Chief Executive's Directorate Risk Register.
Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Monday 12 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to discuss a child safeguarding practice review concerning Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy, the City and Hackney Safeguarding Partnership's annual report, and the Hackney Education Strategy. The Commission was also set to review its work programme for the upcoming municipal year.
Decisions from Meetings
87 decisions · Page 3 of 18
Section 85 Local Government Act 1972 – Resolution to Extend Six Month Rule
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap 2025
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Labour Motion: Hackney Needs Rent Controls
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
...to build more council homes, work with the Mayor of London to introduce rent controls, request government permission for local rent controls, and campaign for rent controls to protect renters.
Recommendations Approved
Appointments to Outside Bodies
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan Proposed Submission Version
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
... the Council approved the proposed submission of the Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan for publication and submission to the government for independent examination, while delegating authority to the Group Director to approve administrative amendments.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 87