Sem Moema - Councillor for Hackney (Hackney Downs)

Councillor Sem Moema

Labour Hackney Downs Mayoral Adviser Private Renting and Housing Affordability

Email: Sem.moema@hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Mayoral Advisor) Council (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee B (Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee C (Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee D (Substitute) Special Urgency Notices (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

51 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Council is scheduled to consider its financial outlook for the upcoming year, alongside a motion addressing school exclusions and a framework for becoming a borough of sanctuary. Other discussions are expected to cover the pay policy for chief officers and a full-year report from the Children and Families Service.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Mayoral Advisor

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
Cabinet Mayoral Advisor

Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 6.00 pm

Here is a briefing on the scheduled Cabinet meeting, outlining the key items in the report pack.

December 15, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Hackney Council meeting on 26 November 2025 addressed key issues including rent controls, the Shoreditch Area Action Plan, and pension fund management. The council approved a motion supporting rent controls and adopted the Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan for submission to the government. Additionally, the council noted the Annual Report of the Pensions Committee 2024/25 and the Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap 2025 report.

November 26, 2025
Cabinet Mayoral Advisor

Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 6.00 pm

Here's a summary of the Hackney Council Cabinet meeting:

November 24, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

258 decisions · Page 36 of 52

Appointments to Outside Bodies

From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025

...to approve the updated appointments or nominations of Councillors to outside bodies, as detailed in the amended Appendix 1.

Recommendations Approved

Calculation of 2024/25 Council Tax Base and Local Business Rate Income 2025/26

From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025

...to set the Council Tax Base for 2025/26 at 78,754.1 Band D equivalent properties and forecast non-domestic rating income for 2025/26 at £208,868,663, with no changes to the current Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

Recommendations Approved

Addressing Housing Support for Families of Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025

...to note receipt of the deputation regarding addressing housing support for families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and to approve the recommendations.

Recommendations Approved

To consider the minutes of the meeting held on 27 November 2024

From: Council - Setting of Council Tax and Local Business Rates 2025/26, Council - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025

...to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 27 November 2024 as an accurate record.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 258