Steve Waddington

Scrutiny Panel

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.

Scrutiny Panel

Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 28 January 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting included scheduled discussion of financial matters, specifically the Council's quarterly finance update, and an update on the Council's progress towards the net zero goals set out in its Climate Action Plan.

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 22 January 2025 7.00 pm

Scrutiny Panel Officer

Scrutiny Panel - Monday 7 October 2024 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Panel of Hackney Council met on Monday 07 October 2A024 to discuss the Council's significant financial overspend, the Chief Executive's priorities, and the annual reports on complaints and member inquiries. The meeting addressed a projected £36.7 million overspend for the current financial year, primarily driven by increased costs in adult social care, children's services, and homelessness prevention. The panel also heard about the Chief Executive's goals for the council, focusing on values, equality, wellbeing, listening, and strategy, alongside an update on workforce challenges and efforts to build resident trust. Finally, the panel reviewed the council's performance in handling complaints and member inquiries, noting a substantial increase in housing-related complaints and a rise in the number of cases reaching the Housing Ombudsman.

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Officer

Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Monday 22 January 2024 7.00 pm