Councillor Sophie Conway
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 22 July 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission met to discuss changes to A-level provision at New City College, and to hear evidence on behaviour management and school inclusion from the National Association of Headteachers, the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and local community organisations. The commission also agreed to add reviews of housing support for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and improving outcomes for young black boys and girls to their work programme.
Audit Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 6.30 pm
The Hackney Council Audit Committee convened to discuss key financial and governance matters, including the external audit plan, financial updates, and risk management strategies. The committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the previous meeting, and also noted the terms of reference for the municipal year 2025/26. The committee also reviewed the proposed work programme for the coming year.
Extra-ordinary, Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 12 June 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the Housing Ombudsman's Special Report on Hackney Council, which highlighted several areas of service failure, including repairs, damp and mould, and complaint handling. The panel also established a Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel to review the council's budget and ensure it aligns with strategic objectives and community priorities.
Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Monday 2 June 2025 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People's Scrutiny Commission met to discuss behaviour management and school inclusion, sexual and reproductive health services for young people, and the commission's work programme. The commission heard from Astrid Shun, head teacher at London East Alternative Provision Leap in Tower Hamlets, about behaviour management and school inclusion. Members also received an update on sexual and reproductive health services for young people in Hackney, following up on concerns raised at a previous meeting.
Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 14 May 2025 7.00 pm
The annual meeting of Hackney Council included the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, the establishment of committees, and a review of procedure rules. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss appointments to outside bodies and a dispensation to extend the six-month rule for Councillor Michael Levy.
Decisions from Meetings
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Housing, Climate and Economy Directorate Risk Register
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...noted the contents of the report and the attached risk register and controls in place for the Housing, Climate and Economy Directorate.
Recommendations Approved
Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...noted the contents of the Chief Executive’s Directorate Risk Register and provided feedback on the management of identified risks.
Recommendations Approved
Audit and Anti-Fraud Progress Report
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...the draft Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27 to 2028/29 was approved for submission to Council, with the Group Director, Finance and Corporate Resource delegated to approve the final version.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Update
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...the Audit Committee noted the treasury management activity reports presented in Appendices 1 and 2.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Risk Register
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 13, 2026
...the contents of the report and the attached risk registers and controls in place were noted.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 54
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 150