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.
99 meetings · Page 1 of 20
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
224 decisions · Page 3 of 45
Premises Licence: Basement, Ground Floor, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor and Roof top, 17B Kingsland Road, London E2 8AA - WITHDRAWN APPROVED UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY
From: Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 9 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 09, 2025
...the application for a premises licence for 17B Kingsland Road was approved under delegated authority and withdrawn from the agenda.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Chair
From: Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 9 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Annual Report of the Pensions Committee 2024/25
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
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
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: 99
Average per Month: 4.5
Decisions Recorded: 224