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.

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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 37 of 52

Green Group Motion: Support of a Wealth Tax to Fund Public Services

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

...not to support the Green Group's motion for a wealth tax to fund public services.

Recommendations Approved

Green Group Motion: Call on the Government to Abolish Right to Buy Immediately

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

...to refer the Green Group Motion calling for the abolition of Right to Buy to the next full council meeting for discussion.

Recommendations Approved

Green Group Motion: Support of the Plant Based Treaty

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

...to refer the Green Group Motion regarding support of the Plant Based Treaty to the next ordinary meeting of the Full Council for discussion, without debating it at the current meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Labour Group Motion: Together Against Violence Towards Women and Girls (VAWG)

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

...to refer the Labour Group Motion: Together Against Violence Towards Women and Girls (VAWG), without discussion, to the next ordinary meeting of the Full Council for discussion.

Recommendations Approved

Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Principles

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 Gambling Statement, the consultation report, and the continuation of the policy not to issue casino premises licenses for up to three years, while also authorizing non-substantial changes to the Gambling Statement.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 258