Councillor Liam Davis
Email: liam.davis@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 9 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission are scheduled to meet to discuss Hackney's transport strategy, review the minutes of a previous meeting, and discuss the commission's work programme for the coming year. The meeting will include presentations from both Hackney Council and Transport for London (TfL). The public are welcome to join the meeting remotely.
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.
Licensing Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Committee convened to discuss and approve the minutes from their previous meeting, receive an update on the Late Night Levy, and note a report on regulatory updates concerning licensing proposals.
Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 10 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met on 10 November 2025 to discuss the Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy, its grants programme, and the commission's work programme for the coming year. Representatives from Hackney Playbus and Connecting all Communities were scheduled to attend the meeting to share their experiences of working with the council. The meeting was scheduled to be held at Hackney Town Hall.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
97 decisions · Page 3 of 20
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Licensing Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as a true and accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
Regulatory Updates
From: Licensing Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...to note the report and approve the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Cross Party Motion: Cut all Council Ties with Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
From: Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 23, 2025
...to address concerns regarding the conflict in Israel and Gaza, the council approved a Labour Group amendment to a motion, committing to explore changes for potential divestment from companies tied to human rights breaches, refrain from twinning activities in conflict zones (including inactive arrangements with Haifa), and continue to advocate to the UK government for action following UN findings and developments in the peace process.
Recommendations Approved
Application for a Premises Licence: Basement, 201-203 Hackney Road London E2 8JL
From: Licensing Sub Committee D - Wednesday 1 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 01, 2025
...to promote licensing objectives, the committee approved the application for a premises licence for Basement, 201-203 Hackney Road, London E2 8JL, with specific hours for late night refreshment and alcohol sales, removal of regulated entertainment and recorded music, amended smoking area conditions, and additional conditions regarding CCTV, incident logs, age verification, staff training, alcohol restrictions, noise mitigation, and responsible operation as a snooker club.
Recommendations Approved
Application to Vary A Premises Licence: QQ Grill Restaurant and Lounge, 331 Wick Road, London, E9 5DH
From: Licensing Sub Committee D - Wednesday 1 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 01, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 97