Councillor Joseph Ogundemuren

Standards Committee

Extraordinary, Standards Committee - Monday 2 September 2024 6.30 pm, NEW

This meeting was to consider a new policy on Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for the Elected Mayor and Councillors of Hackney.

Council

Council - Wednesday 24 July 2024 7.00 pm

Scrutiny Panel

Scrutiny Panel - Monday 15 July 2024 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Panel met to review the Council’s budget and spending priorities for 2024/25. In a challenging financial context, the Panel received presentations from each of the directorate heads who set out the key areas of expenditure, cost pressures, and savings delivery proposals. The Panel also received a brief verbal update from the Mayor of Hackney, Mayor Caroline Woodley.

Standards Committee POSTPONED

Standards Committee - Thursday 11 July 2024 5.30 pm

This meeting has been postponed.

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Monday 8 July 2024 7.00 pm

The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss the Council's draft Private Sector Housing Strategy 2024-29 and the Housing Strategy 2024-29, which were due to be adopted by Cabinet later in the year. Councillors discussed the draft Private Sector Housing Strategy 2024-29, raising questions about enforcement, tenant engagement, and support for specific demographics. The Commission agreed to reflect on the evidence heard and may make suggestions or recommendations for consideration as part of the strategy consultation process. Regarding the Housing Strategy 2024-29, the Commission discussed possible timelines for its publication.