Gilbert Smyth - Councillor for Hackney (Stoke Newington)

Councillor Gilbert Smyth

Labour Stoke Newington

Email: gilbert.smyth@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub Committee E (Committee Member, Chair, Substitute) Corporate Committee Council (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Chair) Licensing Sub Committee A (Committee Member, Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee B (Substitute, Committee Member) Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee D (Chair, Committee Member, Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee C (Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Licensing Sub Committee D Substitute

Licensing Sub Committee D - Monday 9 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee D of Hackney Council is scheduled to convene on Monday 9 February 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a standing item concerning Temporary Event Notices (TENs), for which further details are expected. The committee will also review its hearing procedures.

February 09, 2026, 2:00 pm
Licensing Sub Committee D Substitute

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.

February 03, 2026, 2:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 28 January 2026 saw decisions made regarding school exclusions, the council tax base, and the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers. The Council also noted and endorsed the Children and Families Service Full Year Report and approved the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub Committee B Substitute

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.

January 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub Committee E Substitute

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.

January 20, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

231 decisions · Page 43 of 47

Labour Motion: London Charter to End Rough Sleeping

From: Council - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to address rising homelessness, Hackney Council resolved to sign the London Charter to End Rough Sleeping and to urge the government to increase funding and support for homelessness prevention and affordable housing initiatives.

Recommendations Approved

Green Motion: Support of a Wealth Tax to Fund Public Services

From: Council - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to refer the motion regarding support of a wealth tax to fund public services to the next ordinary meeting of the Full Council for discussion without any debate at the current meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Appointments to Outside Bodies

From: Council - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to approve the appointments or nominations of Councillors to outside bodies as detailed in Appendix 1.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

From: Council - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 24 July 2024 as a true and accurate record.

Recommendations Approved

Labour Motion: Ending Stigma and Discrimination of the Care Experienced Community

From: Council - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to refer the Labour Motion regarding ending stigma and discrimination of the Care Experienced Community to the next full Council meeting for discussion without any debate at the current meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 100

Average per Month: 4.5

Decisions Recorded: 231