Councillor Gilbert Smyth
Email: gilbert.smyth@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
91 meetings · Page 1 of 19
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 9 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission are scheduled to meet to discuss Hackney's transport strategy, review the minutes of a previous meeting, and discuss the commission's work programme for the coming year. The meeting will include presentations from both Hackney Council and Transport for London (TfL). The public are welcome to join the meeting remotely.
Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 9 December 2025 2.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Sub Committee D is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 9 December 2025 to discuss licensing applications for two premises, as well as temporary event notices. The committee will also review standard procedures and elect a chair. All Licensing Sub-Committee Hearings will be held remotely and live-streamed.
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.
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
212 decisions · Page 11 of 43
Temporary Event Notices - Standing Item
From: Licensing Sub Committee B - Monday 1 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 01, 2025
Refused
Application for a Premises Licence: Basement Ground Floor loading bay and First Floor - Spaces Unlocked, 118 Curtain Road London EC2A 3AY
From: Licensing Sub Committee B - Tuesday 29 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 29, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Members’ Allowances Scheme 2025-26
From: Council - Wednesday 23 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Council - Wednesday 23 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 23, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 14 May 2025 as an accurate record of proceedings.
Recommendations Approved
Youth Justice Strategic Partnership Plan 2025-28
From: Council - Wednesday 23 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 91
Average per Month: 4.6
Decisions Recorded: 212