Councillor Michael Desmond
Email: michael.desmond@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
40 meetings · Page 3 of 8
Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 6.30 pm
Here's a summary of the Hackney Council Planning Sub-Committee meeting:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Annual Report of the Pensions Committee 2024/25
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Section 85 Local Government Act 1972 – Resolution to Extend Six Month Rule
From: Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025
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