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.
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Licensing Sub Committee D - Monday 9 February 2026 2.00 pm
Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 3 February 2026 2.00 pm
The Licensing Sub-Committee D is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to consider several licensing applications. The meeting's agenda includes applications for new premises licences and variations to existing licences, with a particular focus on extending operating hours and licensable activities.
Licensing Sub Committee B - Monday 26 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee B of Hackney Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to consider applications for new premises licences. The committee was scheduled to discuss applications for Popeyes, located at 14 Kingsland High Street, London E8 2JP, and The Bike Shed, situated at Arches 456 to 460, 384 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LT. A standing item regarding Temporary Event Notices was also on the agenda.
Licensing Sub Committee E - Tuesday 20 January 2026 2.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee E was scheduled to consider a review of a premises licence for Mare Street Wine Ltd. The meeting's agenda also included procedural items and a standing item on Temporary Event Notices.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 19 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission of Hackney Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the council's business support provision for town centres and high street businesses. The meeting also reviewed the commission's work programme for the upcoming year.
Decisions from Meetings
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Late Night Levy - Annual Financial Report 2024/2025
From: Licensing Committee - Wednesday 21 May 2025 7.00 pm - May 21, 2025
...to note the Late Night Levy Annual Financial Report for 2024/2025 and its appendix.
Recommendations Approved
Establishment of the Licensing Sub-Committees 2025/26
From: Licensing Committee - Wednesday 21 May 2025 7.00 pm - May 21, 2025
...to establish five Licensing Sub-Committees (A-E) for the municipal year 2025/2026, each comprising three members drawn from the wider Licensing Committee membership.
Recommendations Approved
Election of the Deputy Speaker for the Municipal Year 2025/26
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 14 May 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Re-Appointment of Independent Person to the Standards Committee
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 14 May 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
...to re-appoint Feryal Ertan as the Independent Person (Standards) for a further four-year term, lasting until the end of the 2028/2029 municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
Composition of Cabinet and Appointment of Cabinet Members; Appointment of Deputy Cabinet Members and Member Champions; Establishment and Appointment to Cabinet Committees; Elected Mayor’s Scheme of Delegation
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 14 May 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 99
Average per Month: 4.5
Decisions Recorded: 224