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.
98 meetings · Page 1 of 20
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.
Licensing Sub Committee A - Tuesday 13 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee A of Hackney Council was scheduled to consider applications for variations to premises licences and new premises licences. The meeting's agenda included discussions on two specific venues: Pirate Studios and The Glove That Fits and Gardens.
Decisions from Meetings
224 decisions · Page 27 of 45
Polling Districts and Polling Places Review
From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
For Determination
Green Group: Support of the Plant Based Treaty
From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Labour Group: Together Against Violence Against Women and Girls
From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Green Group: Call on Government to Abolish Right to Buy
From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
...to refer the Green Group's motion calling on the Government to abolish Right to Buy to the next full council meeting for discussion.
Recommendations Approved
Green Group Motion: Opposing the Two Child Benefit Cap
From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
...to defer the Green Group's motion opposing the Two Child Benefit Cap to the next ordinary meeting of the Full Council for discussion, without any debate at the current meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 98
Average per Month: 4.5
Decisions Recorded: 224