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 35 of 50
Deputations
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Principles
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to approve the Gambling Statement, the consultation report, and the continuation of the policy not to issue casino premises licenses for up to three years, while also authorizing non-substantial changes to the Gambling Statement.
Recommendations Approved
Labour Group Motion: Together Against Violence Towards Women and Girls (VAWG)
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to refer the Labour Group Motion: Together Against Violence Towards Women and Girls (VAWG), without discussion, to the next ordinary meeting of the Full Council for discussion.
Recommendations Approved
Green Group Motion: Support of the Plant Based Treaty
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to refer the Green Group Motion regarding support of the Plant Based Treaty to the next ordinary meeting of the Full Council for discussion, without debating it at the current meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Green Group Motion: Call on the Government to Abolish Right to Buy Immediately
From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to refer the Green Group Motion calling for the abolition of Right to Buy to the next full council meeting for discussion.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 105
Average per Month: 4.2
Decisions Recorded: 246