Councillor Joe Walker

Licensing Sub Committee A - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council Licensing Sub-Committee A convened to address several licensing matters. The primary focus was on applications for premises licences for Pretty Earth and 147 Blackstock Road, as well as a representation against interim steps for Sumiya. The meeting also included standard items such as the election of a chair, apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.

Cabinet - Monday 22 September 2025 6.00 pm

The Hackney Council Cabinet met on 22 September 2025, and among the decisions made, they approved a new Tenancy Management Housing Policy, adopted the Hackney Ways of Working proposals, and approved a series of capital projects, including improvements to Morningside School and Hackney Town Hall. They also discussed the council's overall financial position, with a reported overspend of £9.787m.

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.

Scrutiny Panel - Monday 1 September 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting of the Hackney Council Scrutiny Panel provided an overview of the council's budget, key financial assumptions, and directorate spending priorities, and also reviewed the minutes from previous meetings and the scrutiny panel work programme for 2025/26. Councillors raised concerns about potential budget gaps, savings deliverability, and the impact of funding changes on residents.

Licensing Sub Committee D - Monday 4 August 2025 2.00 pm

Licensing Sub-Committee D convened to consider a new premises licence application for 323 Old Street, and to address temporary event notices. Councillor Richard Lufkin, Councillor Sem Moema, Mayoral Adviser Private Renting and Housing Affordability, and Councillor Joe Walker were present. The committee approved the recommendations of a report on treasury management.