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.
91 meetings · Page 1 of 19
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 9 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission are scheduled to meet to discuss Hackney's transport strategy, review the minutes of a previous meeting, and discuss the commission's work programme for the coming year. The meeting will include presentations from both Hackney Council and Transport for London (TfL). The public are welcome to join the meeting remotely.
Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 9 December 2025 2.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Sub Committee D is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 9 December 2025 to discuss licensing applications for two premises, as well as temporary event notices. The committee will also review standard procedures and elect a chair. All Licensing Sub-Committee Hearings will be held remotely and live-streamed.
Licensing Sub Committee B - Monday 1 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Sub Committee B convened to consider a premises licence application for an Aldi store and to address temporary event notices. Councillor Christopher Kennedy, Cabinet Member for Health, Adult Social Care, Voluntary Sector and Culture, Councillor Gilbert Smyth and Councillor Faruk Tinaz were scheduled to be in attendance.
Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council meeting on 26 November 2025 addressed key issues including rent controls, the Shoreditch Area Action Plan, and pension fund management. The council approved a motion supporting rent controls and adopted the Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan for submission to the government. Additionally, the council noted the Annual Report of the Pensions Committee 2024/25 and the Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap 2025 report.
Licensing Sub Committee A - Tuesday 25 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Sub-Committee A met on 25 November 2025 and approved a variation to the premises licence for The Black Eel, formerly known as Draughts. The variation includes changes to the layout, an increase in capacity, and the addition of new conditions to the licence.
Decisions from Meetings
212 decisions · Page 6 of 43
Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register
From: Audit Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 30, 2025
...the Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register was deferred to the next meeting, but the Audit Committee noted the contents of the report and provided feedback on the management of the identified risks.
Recommendations Approved
Audit and Anti-Fraud Progress Report to September 2025
From: Audit Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 30, 2025
...the Audit Committee considered and noted the progress and performance of the Audit & Anti-Fraud Service to 30 September 2025, and approved the updated Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy and Fraud Response Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Risk Update
From: Audit Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 30, 2025
...to maintain a continual awareness of the Council's strategic risks, the Committee considered the Risk Management Scorecard in Appendix 1, which provides a quarterly overview of the Corporate Risks, as ratified by the Corporate Leadership Team.
Recommendations Approved
Cross Party Motion: Cut all Council Ties with Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
From: Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 23, 2025
...to address concerns regarding the conflict in Israel and Gaza, the council approved a Labour Group amendment to a motion, committing to explore changes for potential divestment from companies tied to human rights breaches, refrain from twinning activities in conflict zones (including inactive arrangements with Haifa), and continue to advocate to the UK government for action following UN findings and developments in the peace process.
Recommendations Approved
Application for Premises Licence - Raleigh Chapel, 138 Church Walk, London, N16 8QQ
From: Licensing Sub Committee E - Tuesday 14 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 14, 2025
...to approve the application for a premises licence for Raleigh Chapel, authorising the sale of alcohol with specific conditions, including amended hours for outdoor alcohol consumption, a maximum of 15 persons consuming alcohol outside at any one time, and the implementation of a written dispersal policy.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 91
Average per Month: 4.6
Decisions Recorded: 212