Councillor Penny Wrout

Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 11 March 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, approving planning permission for two sites and noting delegated decisions. An agenda item concerning a site bounded by Worship Street, Curtain Road, Scrutton Street and Holywell Row was withdrawn.

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 9 March 2026 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission met on Monday 09 March 2026 to discuss Hackney's Evening and Night Time Economy Strategy and the Council's business support provision. The Commission reviewed the progress of the Hackney Nights Accreditation Scheme and the proposed objectives of the new strategy, which aims to balance economic growth with resident needs. They also heard updates on business support programmes, including Hackney Impact and London & Partners, and discussed the challenges and opportunities for high street businesses.

Budget Setting, Council - Wednesday 4 March 2026 7.00 pm

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Planning Sub-Committee - Thursday 26 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council met on Thursday 26 February 2026, approving three planning applications and noting delegated decisions. The meeting focused on planning matters, with decisions made regarding residential developments in Stoke Newington, Hoxton West, and Victoria wards.

Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission - Monday 23 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission of Hackney Council met on Monday 23 February 2026 to discuss the critical issue of green skills within the construction sector and review the commission's work programme. The meeting was scheduled to include presentations on green skills provision and the construction industry's response to national skills needs, as well as a review of the commission's planned activities for the upcoming year.