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.
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Licensing Sub Committee E - Wednesday 8 October 2025 11.00 am, NEW
The Hackney Council Licensing Sub-Committee E convened to address concerns regarding several Temporary Event Notices (TENs) submitted for Hatch Homerton, a cafe bar located at Unit G2, 8 Mackintosh Lane, London E9 6AB. The committee decided to issue counter notices for all four TENs, effectively preventing the proposed events from taking place. Councillor Gilbert Smyth was elected as Chair of the meeting.
Licensing Sub Committee D - Wednesday 1 October 2025 2.00 pm
Licensing Sub Committee D of Hackney Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 1 October 2025 to discuss several licensing issues. These include applications for a new premises licence, and to vary an existing premises licence, as well as a standing item on temporary event notices. The meeting will also cover procedural matters such as the election of a chair and review of the minutes from the previous meeting.
Council - Wednesday 17 September 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council meeting on 17 September 2025 included discussion of climate change initiatives, scrutiny reports, and a motion regarding the two-child benefit cap, which was ultimately rejected. Councillors also approved the annual update on decarbonisation commitments, the Overview and Scrutiny annual report, the Standards Committee annual report, and noted decisions taken under special urgency provisions.
Licensing Sub Committee E - Tuesday 16 September 2025 2.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee E of Hackney Council scheduled a meeting to address licensing concerns within the borough. The agenda included a new premises licence application, a request to vary an existing premises licence and a personal licence application. Councillor Richard Lufkin, Councillor Lynne Troughton and Councillor Gilbert Smyth were scheduled to be in attendance.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 11 September 2025 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to discuss cabinet member achievements, the automation of parking appeals, and the commission's work programme. Councillors agreed to a new business-focused item for January and discussed the timing of a transport strategy review.
Decisions from Meetings
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Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...noted the contents of the Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register and provided feedback on the management of identified risks.
Recommendations Approved
Audit and Anti-Fraud Progress Report
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...the draft Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27 to 2028/29 was approved for submission to Council, with the Group Director, Finance and Corporate Resource delegated to approve the final version.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Update
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...the Audit Committee noted the treasury management activity reports presented in Appendices 1 and 2.
Recommendations Approved
Housing, Climate and Economy Directorate Risk Register
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...noted the contents of the report and the attached risk register and controls in place for the Housing, Climate and Economy Directorate.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Risk Register
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...the contents of the report and the attached risk registers and controls in place were noted.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 99
Average per Month: 4.5
Decisions Recorded: 224