Michael Desmond - Councillor for Hackney ( Hackney Downs)

Councillor Michael Desmond

 Labour  Hackney Downs

Email: michael.desmond@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Pensions Committee Planning Sub-Committee - Pre-Application

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

40 meetings · Page 3 of 8

Planning Sub-Committee Committee Member

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 6.30 pm

Here's a summary of the Hackney Council Planning Sub-Committee meeting:

September 03, 2025
Planning Sub-Committee Committee Member

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 30 July 2025 6.30 pm

The Hackney Council Planning Sub-Committee met on 30 July 2025, and approved planning permission for the demolition of a garage and construction of new dwellings at Fanshaw House and for the erection of a bin store and planters at 72 Ashenden Road. The committee also noted a document of delegated decisions.

July 30, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 23 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 23 July 2025 addressed violence against women and girls, community consultation, youth justice, members' allowances, and various reports. Councillors approved the Youth Justice Strategic Partnership Plan 2025-28, the Members’ Allowances Scheme 2025-26, and a motion to work together against violence towards women and girls. They also noted the Strategic Plan Update Report 2024/25, the Audit Committee Annual Report 2024-25, and the Licensing Committee Annual Report 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

July 23, 2025
Planning Sub-Committee Committee Member

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 2 July 2025 6.30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Hackney Council Planning Sub-Committee meeting on 2 July 2025. The agenda included a planning application for Benabo Court and a review of delegated decisions. The committee was also expected to note its terms of reference for the municipal year.

July 02, 2025
Corporate Committee

Corporate Committee - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm

The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council was scheduled to meet on 19 May 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the establishment of the Planning Sub-Committee, environmental enforcement, business regulation, and the Corporate Peer Challenge update. The committee was also expected to note its terms of reference and work programme for the municipal year 2025/26.

May 19, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

199 decisions · Page 1 of 40

Appointments to Outside Bodies

From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Joint Amendments to the Labour Motion: Hackney Needs Rent Controls

From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025

...the amended joint motion regarding Hackney needing rent controls was not carried.

Recommendations Approved

Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap 2025

From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 40

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 199