Soraya Adejare - Councillor for Hackney (Brownswood)

Councillor Soraya Adejare

Labour Brownswood

Email: Soraya.Adejare@Hackney.gov.uk

Council: Hackney

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission (Chair) Audit Committee Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Standards Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

39 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Chair

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Monday 9 February 2026 7.00 pm

February 09, 2026, 7:00 pm
Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 27 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to review the council's financial position and future financial plans. The panel will also consider the work programme for the upcoming year and hear from the Chief Executive.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Chair

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 21 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss issues surrounding joint social tenancies and domestic abuse, and to review the council's housing strategy. The commission also considered its work programme and action tracker.

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm
Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

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
Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Chair

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Monday 8 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission is scheduled to meet on 8 December 2025, to discuss the Housing Improvement Plan, the Housing Revenue Account budget, and the commission's work programme. The meeting will also cover recent scrutiny reports and the action tracker.

December 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

124 decisions · Page 16 of 25

Hackney Independent Socialists Group Motion: End the Hostile Environment Against Migrants

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

...to end the hostile environment against migrants, the Council unanimously resolved to carry an amended motion that included lobbying the Home Secretary to end the hostile environment policy, review visa fees, restore order to the asylum system, expand funding for migrant support, and set out plans for the legal aid system, while also working to ensure that migrant support offers continue to meet the needs of the community.

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 39

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 124