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 9 of 45
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
Application for Summary Licence Review of Premises Licence - Sumiya, 66-68 Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3QR
From: Licensing Sub Committee E - Tuesday 14 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Temporary Event Notice - Counter Notice: Hatch Homerton, Unit G2, 8 Mackintosh Lane, London E9 6AB
From: Licensing Sub Committee E - Wednesday 8 October 2025 11.00 am, NEW - October 08, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Temporary Event Notice - Counter Notice: Hatch Homerton, Unit G2, 8 Mackintosh Lane, London E9 6AB
From: Licensing Sub Committee E - Wednesday 8 October 2025 11.00 am, NEW - October 08, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 99
Average per Month: 4.5
Decisions Recorded: 224