Councillor Robert Chapman
Email: Robert.chapman@hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
94 meetings · Page 5 of 19
Pensions Committee - Tuesday 25 November 2025 6.30 pm
The Pensions Committee of Hackney Council met on Tuesday 25 November 2025, approving recommendations on strategic asset allocation, private markets, and the triennial valuation of the pension fund. The committee also approved draft annual reports and accounts for the 2024/25 financial year and a consultation response regarding LGPS scheme improvements.
Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 6.00 pm
Hackney Council's Cabinet met on Monday 24 November 2025 to discuss a range of important issues affecting the borough. Key decisions included the adoption of the Hackney Economic Development Plan and Circular Economy Strategy, the approval of significant capital investments in digital transformation and infrastructure upgrades, and the renewal of the Public Spaces Protection Order for Wick Woodland and surrounding areas. The Cabinet also reviewed the Council's overall financial position, noting a projected overspend, and discussed updates on major refurbishment projects like the Kings Hall Leisure Centre.
Extraordinary, Pensions Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 6.30 pm
The Hackney Council Pensions Committee convened to discuss strategic asset allocation, preceded by a decision to exclude the press and public from a portion of the meeting due to the confidential nature of the information to be discussed. The committee approved recommendations related to both the exclusion of the press and public and the strategic asset allocation workshop.
Cabinet - Monday 27 October 2025 6.00 pm
The Hackney Council Cabinet met on 27 October 2025 and adopted a new Digital Strategy, a Corporate Asset Management Strategy, and a Regeneration Framework for Hoxton. They also approved funding for improvements to a playground, public spaces, libraries, and a new car pound, and noted the council's overall financial position.
Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm
The Hackney Council meeting on 23 October 2025 convened to address a cross-party motion concerning the council's ties with Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The council did not carry the original motion put forward by the Green Party and Hackney Independent Socialist Group. Instead, the council voted to approve recommendations outlined in the Labour group's amended motion.
Decisions from Meetings
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Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...that recommendations were approved without the need for an exempt session to exclude the press and public.
Recommendations Approved
Labour Group Motion - Right to Grow
From: Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...adopted the principle of a right to grow
on suitable council-owned land and committed to working with local groups and partners to identify and make this land available for community cultivation.
Recommendations Approved
2026/27 Budget and Council Tax Report
From: Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...the Council approved its 2026/27 budget and Council Tax rate, which includes bringing forward the projected 2025/26 General Fund balance, approving directorate estimates, noting the budget's alignment with the Strategic Plan, approving proposed fees and charges, requiring the delivery of savings plans, noting the HRA budget, delegating authority for virements, approving the capital programme and the flexible use of capital receipts strategy, agreeing prudential indicators for capital expenditure and debt, noting the Council Tax base, calculating the Council Tax requirement, setting the Council Tax for each valuation band, noting the GLA precept, setting the combined Hackney/GLA Council Tax, confirming the Hackney element of the Band D Council Tax is not excessive, approving the Treasury Management Strategy and criteria for lending, and approving the Minimum Revenue Provision statement.
Recommendations Approved
2026/27 Budget and Council Tax EXEMPT Appendix
From: Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
...to note the 2026/27 Budget and Council Tax exempt appendix without discussion.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 04, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 94
Average per Month: 3.8
Decisions Recorded: 456