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.
105 meetings · Page 1 of 21
Audit Committee - Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 6.30 pm
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met on Monday 09 March 2026 to discuss Hackney's Evening and Night Time Economy Strategy and the Council's business support provision. The Commission reviewed the progress of the Hackney Nights Accreditation Scheme and the proposed objectives of the new strategy, which aims to balance economic growth with resident needs. They also heard updates on business support programmes, including Hackney Impact and London & Partners, and discussed the challenges and opportunities for high street businesses.
Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Audit Committee of Hackney Council met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to review the External Audit Completion Report for 2024/25 and to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The committee approved the recommendations within the External Audit Completion Report, which included authorising the Group Director of Finance and Corporate Resources to approve the final Statement of Accounts for 2024/25, pending the completion of outstanding work by the external auditor.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 23 February 2026 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission of Hackney Council met on Monday 23 February 2026 to discuss the critical issue of green skills within the construction sector and review the commission's work programme. The meeting was scheduled to include presentations on green skills provision and the construction industry's response to national skills needs, as well as a review of the commission's planned activities for the upcoming year.
Decisions from Meetings
246 decisions · Page 34 of 50
Application for a Premises Licence: The Prince Edward, 97 Wick Road, London E9 5AB
From: Licensing Sub Committee C - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 12, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Decision to Publish a Cumulative Impact Assessment
From: Licensing Committee - Tuesday 11 February 2025 7.00 pm, NEW - February 11, 2025
...to recommend to Full Council the publication of a Cumulative Impact Assessment for Shoreditch (excluding small restaurants operating within specific hours) and the designation of Dalston as a Special Consideration Policy Area (also excluding small restaurants operating within specific hours), while deciding against recommending a CIA for Dalston due to lack of supporting research.
Recommendations Approved
Late Night Levy - Year 7, Quarter 4 Update
From: Licensing Committee - Tuesday 11 February 2025 7.00 pm, NEW - February 11, 2025
...to note the report and appendix regarding the Late Night Levy - Year 7, Quarter 4 Update.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Licensing Committee - Tuesday 11 February 2025 7.00 pm, NEW - February 11, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 12, 2024, as a true and accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
Variation of a Premises Licence: Museum of the Home, Kingsland Road, London, E2 8EA
From: Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 4 February 2025 2.00 pm - February 04, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 105
Average per Month: 4.2
Decisions Recorded: 246