Louise Humphreys

Interim Director of Legal, Democratic & Electoral Services and Monitoring Officer

Council: Hackney

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Committees: Scrutiny Panel (Officer) Council (Officer) Constitution Committee (Officer) Standards Committee Cabinet (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

20 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday 26 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Cabinet of Hackney Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and housing matters, alongside plans for air quality improvement and a framework for supporting sanctuary seekers. The meeting's agenda also included discussions on the council's overall financial position and the Housing Revenue Account budget.

January 26, 2026, 6:00 pm
Scrutiny Panel Officer

Call-in Extra Ordinary Meeting, Scrutiny Panel - Monday 19 January 2026 5.00 pm

The Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to consider a call-in request concerning a key decision made by the Cabinet regarding the implementation of standard fees and charges for markets, street trading, and shop fronts for the 2025/2026 financial year. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm
Council Officer

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.

November 26, 2025
Constitution Committee Officer

Constitution Committee - Tuesday 28 October 2025 5.30 pm

The Constitution Committee convened to discuss and approve a new Planning Code of Conduct for members, replacing the existing Planning Code of Practice, and to note the committee's Terms of Reference. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on 8 April 2025.

October 28, 2025
Council Officer

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.

October 23, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

98 decisions · Page 10 of 20

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025

...the minutes of the previous Council meeting held on January 29, 2025, were approved as an accurate record.

Recommendations Approved

Appointments to the Children and Young People's Scrutiny Commissions

From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025

...to appoint Lisa Neidich, representing the Hackney School Governor Association, to the Children and Young People's Scrutiny Commission, replacing Jo MacLeod.

For Determination

Section 85 Local Government Act 1972 – Resolution To Extend Six Month Rule

From: 2025-26 Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025

...to grant Councillor Joseph a dispensation from attending Council meetings until August 25, 2025, due to maternity leave, as per Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 20

Average per Month: 1.0

Decisions Recorded: 98