Councillor Michael Desmond

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 4 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on several planning applications, focusing on residential developments and the redevelopment of existing garage sites. Additionally, the committee will review delegated decisions made since the previous meeting.

Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 28 January 2026 saw decisions made regarding school exclusions, the council tax base, and the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers. The Council also noted and endorsed the Children and Families Service Full Year Report and approved the Borough of Sanctuary Framework and Action Plan.

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026, approving planning permission for two sites and withdrawing one application. The committee also noted delegated decisions made between November 2025 and January 2026.

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 3 December 2025 6.30 pm

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.