Ian Rathbone - Councillor for Hackney (Lea Bridge)

Councillor Ian Rathbone

Labour Lea Bridge

Email: Ian.Rathbone@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Pensions Committee (Committee Member) Audit Committee Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Constitution Committee (Committee Member) Standards Committee (Vice-Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

54 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 12 February 2026 7.00 pm

February 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Council is scheduled to consider its financial outlook for the upcoming year, alongside a motion addressing school exclusions and a framework for becoming a borough of sanctuary. Other discussions are expected to cover the pay policy for chief officers and a full-year report from the Children and Families Service.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Pensions Committee Committee Member

Pensions Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Pensions Committee of Hackney Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026, approving several recommendations regarding pension fund management, investments, and governance. Key decisions included the approval of the LGPS 'Fit for the Future' update, the admission of Buckinghamshire Pension Fund to the LCIV Pool, and the adoption of an updated Voting Policy for responsible investment.

January 21, 2026, 6:30 pm
Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 15 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to discuss updates on community mental health services, adult social care performance, and the implementation of recommendations following the Fuller Inquiry. The meeting also included a review of the commission's work programme and minutes from the previous meeting.

January 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Pensions Committee Committee Member

Extraordinary, Pensions Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 4.30 pm

The Hackney Council Pensions Committee convened to discuss and approve recommendations regarding the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and the procurement of a pension fund voting partner. Both discussions were held in private due to the commercially sensitive nature of the information.

December 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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

Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Principles

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 Gambling Statement, the consultation report, and the continuation of the policy not to issue casino premises licenses for up to three years, while also authorizing non-substantial changes to the Gambling Statement.

Recommendations Approved

Labour Group Motion: Together Against Violence Towards Women and Girls (VAWG)

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 Labour Group Motion: Together Against Violence Towards Women and Girls (VAWG), without discussion, to the next ordinary meeting of the Full Council for discussion.

Recommendations Approved

Green Group Motion: Support of a Wealth Tax to Fund Public Services

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

...not to support the Green Group's motion for a wealth tax to fund public services.

Recommendations Approved

Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD )Introductory Training and Governance Initial Steps

From: Pensions Committee - Wednesday 22 January 2025 6.30 pm - January 22, 2025

...to note the introductory training slides and initial phase report related to Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) governance.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 54

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 251