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.
107 meetings · Page 12 of 22
Licensing Sub Committee B - Thursday 13 March 2025 6.00 pm
This meeting was scheduled to discuss an application for a new premises licence at 83 Rivington Street in Hoxton East and Shoreditch. The applicant, Chestnut Gardens Entertainment Limited, was seeking permission for the sale of alcohol, late night refreshment, and regulated entertainment. The application had received 118 objections from local residents and a representation from the Metropolitan Police.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 10 March 2025 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission received a presentation on the data underpinning the draft Hackney Economic Development Plan 2025-2030, and the plan itself. The Commission noted the presentation and asked questions of officers and Cabinet Members about the plan, and about the Council's plans for engaging with residents and businesses to discuss it.
Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 4 March 2025 2.00 pm
The meeting was scheduled to include a discussion of an application for a new premises licence for MOJO and Creams, 229 Old Street, London, EC1V 9HE.
2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm
This meeting was the last meeting of Hackney Council for the 2024/25 municipal year, and included a wide-ranging set of reports, a review of the proposed budget for 2025/26 and a number of motions submitted by the Green and Labour groups.
Decisions from Meetings
246 decisions · Page 1 of 50
Any Other Business that the Chair Considers Urgent
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm - February 24, 2026
... there was no urgent business for consideration.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm - February 24, 2026
...the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13 January 2026 were agreed as a true and accurate record of proceedings.
Recommendations Approved
External Audit Completion Report 2024/25
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm - February 24, 2026
...the Group Director of Finance and Corporate Resources was authorised to approve the final Statement of Accounts for 2024/25, provided the external auditor completed their outstanding work.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 3 February 2026 2.00 pm - February 03, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Variation to a premises licence: The Baths, 80 Eastway E9 5JH
From: Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 3 February 2026 2.00 pm - February 03, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 107
Average per Month: 4.3
Decisions Recorded: 246