Councillor Hershy Lisser

 Conservative  Stamford Hill West

Council: Hackney

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Committees: Council (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

12 meetings · Page 1 of 3

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 26 November 2025 addressed key issues including rent controls, the Shoreditch Area Action Plan, and pension fund management. The council approved a motion supporting rent controls and adopted the Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan for submission to the government. Additionally, the council noted the Annual Report of the Pensions Committee 2024/25 and the Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap 2025 report.

November 26, 2025
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 23 October 2025 convened to address a cross-party motion concerning the council's ties with Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The council did not carry the original motion put forward by the Green Party and Hackney Independent Socialist Group. Instead, the council voted to approve recommendations outlined in the Labour group's amended motion.

October 23, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

September 17, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

July 23, 2025
Council

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 14 May 2025 7.00 pm

The annual meeting of Hackney Council included the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, the establishment of committees, and a review of procedure rules. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss appointments to outside bodies and a dispensation to extend the six-month rule for Councillor Michael Levy.

May 14, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

88 decisions · Page 12 of 18

Hackney Independent Socialists Group Motion: End the Hostile Environment Against Migrants

From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025

...to end the hostile environment against migrants, the Council unanimously resolved to carry an amended motion that included lobbying the Home Secretary to end the hostile environment policy, review visa fees, restore order to the asylum system, expand funding for migrant support, and set out plans for the legal aid system, while also working to ensure that migrant support offers continue to meet the needs of the community.

Recommendations Approved

Green Group Motion: Opposing the Two Child Benefit Cap

From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025

...to refer the Green Group Motion opposing the Two Child Benefit Cap to the next ordinary meeting of the Full Council for discussion without any debate.

Recommendations Approved

St Mary's Secret Garden (SMSG) Volunteers Key Stakeholders Going Forward

From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025

...to note receipt of the deputation regarding St Mary's Secret Garden (SMSG) Volunteers as key stakeholders going forward, and to approve the recommendations.

Recommendations Approved

To consider the minutes of the meeting held on 27 November 2024

From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025

...to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 27 November 2024 as an accurate record.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 12

Average per Month: 0.6

Decisions Recorded: 88