Robert Chapman - Councillor for Hackney (Homerton)

Councillor Robert Chapman

Labour Homerton Cabinet Member for Finance, Insourcing and Customer Service

Email: Robert.chapman@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Scrutiny Panel (Guest) Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee (Chair) Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Licensing Committee Pensions Committee (Vice-Chair) Appointments Committee Licensing Sub Committee C Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission (Guest) Special Urgency Notices (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

83 meetings · Page 1 of 17

Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee Chair

Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 2 February 2026 2.00 pm

February 02, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

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
Pensions Committee Vice-Chair

Pensions Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Pensions Committee of Hackney Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026, approving several recommendations regarding pension fund management, investments, and governance. Key decisions included the approval of the LGPS 'Fit for the Future' update, the admission of Buckinghamshire Pension Fund to the LCIV Pool, and the adoption of an updated Voting Policy for responsible investment.

January 21, 2026, 6:30 pm
Scrutiny Panel Guest

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
Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee Chair

Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee - Monday 5 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee of Hackney Council met on Monday 05 January 2026, approving several key contract awards. These included the commissioning of children's homes, a framework for arboricultural maintenance and tree planting, and the replacement of fleet vehicles for both the Housing department and for Waste, Parks & Enforcement services.

January 05, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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HCE S662 Adoption of the Retrofit Supplementary Planning Document

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025

...to adopt the Retrofit Supplementary Planning Document and delegate authority to the Group Director, Housing, Climate and Economy to approve the final designed version for adoption.

For Determination

CE S546 Hackney Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion 3 Year Strategy

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025

...to approve the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion 3 Year Strategy for 2026-2030, which was co-produced with various stakeholders and aims to improve SEND provision and inclusion in Hackney.

For Determination

F S594 Kings Hall Leisure Centre Refurbishment Project - Appropriation of the Kings Hall Leisure Centre Site for Planning Purposes

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025

...to facilitate the Kings Hall Leisure Centre Refurbishment project, the Cabinet agreed to appropriate land at the site for planning purposes, temporarily changing its designation from leisure to planning, and authorized related actions including access licenses and legal documentation.

For Determination

F S514 Capital Update and Property Disposals And Acquisitions Report

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025

...to facilitate financial management, the Cabinet noted s106 schemes, authorized negotiations for asset disposals, approved a change in accounting policy, and approved two freehold acquisitions for temporary accommodation, delegating authority for commercial terms and documentation to relevant directors.

For Determination

F S524 2025/26 Overall Financial Position Report - October 2025

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 15, 2025

...to increase garden waste subscription and collection costs by 3.8% from April 1st, 2026, and to note the Council's overall financial position as of October 2025, including an overspend and mitigation initiatives.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 83

Average per Month: 3.8

Decisions Recorded: 430