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.
109 meetings · Page 8 of 22
Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday 9 September 2025 2.00 pm
On Tuesday 9 September 2025, Hackney Council's Licensing Sub Committee D convened to discuss licensing applications for Donny's at 2 Westgate Street and Popeyes at 14 Kingsland High Street. The committee approved the recommendations for Donny's, while the application for Popeyes was withdrawn. Additionally, the committee noted the withdrawal of scheduled Temporary Event Notices (TENs) at 428 Kingsland Road.
Licensing Sub Committee B - Monday 1 September 2025 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub-Committee B of Hackney Council convened to address a premises licence variation application for EartH, and to consider a standing item regarding temporary event notices. The sub-committee approved both the recommendations for the temporary event notices and the application to vary a premises licence for EartH.
Licensing Sub Committee B - Tuesday 29 July 2025 7.00 pm
This meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee B considered an application for a premises licence for Spaces Unlocked, 118 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3AY. The committee heard arguments both for and against the application, focusing on concerns about crime, public nuisance, and safety, before ultimately approving the recommendations.
Council - Wednesday 23 July 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council meeting on 23 July 2025 addressed violence against women and girls, community consultation, youth justice, members' allowances, and various reports. Councillors approved the Youth Justice Strategic Partnership Plan 2025-28, the Members’ Allowances Scheme 2025-26, and a motion to work together against violence towards women and girls. They also noted the Strategic Plan Update Report 2024/25, the Audit Committee Annual Report 2024-25, and the Licensing Committee Annual Report 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
Licensing Sub Committee E - Monday 21 July 2025 2.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee E convened on 21 July 2025, addressing a variation to a premises licence and several temporary event notices (TENs). The committee approved the variation to a premises licence for 90 Hideout & 90 LIVE (formerly Studio 9294), permitting extended hours for licensable activities, and approved recommendations for the TENs, as objections had been withdrawn.
Decisions from Meetings
256 decisions · Page 1 of 52
Labour Group Motion - Right to Grow
From: Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 4 March 2026 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...adopted the principle of a right to grow
on suitable council-owned land and committed to working with local groups and partners to identify and make this land available for community cultivation.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 4 March 2026 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
Recommendations Approved
2026/27 Budget and Council Tax EXEMPT Appendix
From: Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 4 March 2026 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...to note the 2026/27 Budget and Council Tax exempt appendix without discussion.
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 4 March 2026 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...that recommendations were approved without the need for an exempt session to exclude the press and public.
Recommendations Approved
Hackney Independent Socialist Group Amendments to Motion
From: Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 4 March 2026 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...the proposed amendments from the Hackney Independent Socialist Group to the Right to Grow
motion were not carried.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 109
Average per Month: 4.4
Decisions Recorded: 256