Councillor Ian David Sharer

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.

Corporate Committee - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm

The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council was scheduled to meet on 19 May 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the establishment of the Planning Sub-Committee, environmental enforcement, business regulation, and the Corporate Peer Challenge update. The committee was also expected to note its terms of reference and work programme for the municipal year 2025/26.

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.

Corporate Committee - Monday 14 April 2025 6.30 pm

The Hackney Council's Corporate Committee convened on 14 April 2025, to discuss the annual performance of the Noise Service, the Healthier Catering Commitment, and the committee's work programme. The committee reviewed the minutes of previous meetings and discussed ongoing actions.

Constitution Committee - Tuesday 8 April 2025 5.30 pm

The Constitution Committee was scheduled to meet on 8 April 2025 to discuss proposed amendments to the council's procedure rules and petition scheme, as well as receive an update on the one-year review of the council's constitution. The proposed changes to the procedure rules are intended to address issues raised in a Corporate Peer Challenge[^2] and to improve the efficiency of council meetings. The committee was also expected to review feedback on the constitution from elected members, staff, and the public.