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, Substitute) Corporate Committee Council (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Chair) Licensing Sub Committee A (Committee Member) 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)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

91 meetings · Page 8 of 19

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 7 April 2025 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met to discuss Hackney's transport strategy for 2026-2036, including public consultation plans, and to review the commission's work programme. Councillors discussed ways to achieve the Mayor of London's net zero targets, the decline in bus ridership, and the management of dockless bikes. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved with an amendment to reflect Councillor Jasmine Martins' attendance in person.

April 07, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee E

Licensing Sub Committee E - Thursday 3 April 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee E of Hackney Council met to consider licensing applications for three premises, as well as to note the procedure for hearings, and consider minutes from a previous meeting. The Public reports pack included applications for premises licences, and temporary event notices. It is important to note that this is only a summary of the report pack and does not reflect any actual discussions or decisions made during the meeting.

April 03, 2025
Licensing Committee

Licensing Committee - Tuesday 25 March 2025 7.00 pm, PROVISIONAL

March 25, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee C

Licensing Sub Committee C - Wednesday 19 March 2025 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee C of Hackney Council met to consider two applications for new premises licences. There were also no temporary event notices scheduled for discussion.

March 19, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee B

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.

March 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

212 decisions · Page 1 of 43

Joint Amendments to the Labour Motion: Hackney Needs Rent Controls

From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025

...the amended joint motion regarding Hackney needing rent controls was not carried.

Recommendations Approved

Appointments to Outside Bodies

From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap 2025

From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 91

Average per Month: 4.6

Decisions Recorded: 212