Councillor Susan Fajana-Thomas OBE
Email: Susan.FajanaThomas@Hackney.gov.uk
Council: Hackney
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
57 meetings · Page 1 of 12
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.
Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 6.00 pm
Here's a summary of the Hackney Council Cabinet meeting:
Licensing Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Hackney Council Licensing Committee convened to discuss and approve the minutes from their previous meeting, receive an update on the Late Night Levy, and note a report on regulatory updates concerning licensing proposals.
Cabinet - Monday 27 October 2025 6.00 pm
The Hackney Council Cabinet met on 27 October 2025 and adopted a new Digital Strategy, a Corporate Asset Management Strategy, and a Regeneration Framework for Hoxton. They also approved funding for improvements to a playground, public spaces, libraries, and a new car pound, and noted the council's overall financial position.
Decisions from Meetings
237 decisions · Page 8 of 48
F S512 Capital Update and Property Disposals And Acquisitions Report
From: Cabinet - Monday 27 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 27, 2025
Awaiting Implementation
F S621 Digital Strategy for Hackney
From: Cabinet - Monday 27 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 27, 2025
Awaiting Implementation
Cross Party Motion: Cut all Council Ties with Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
From: Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 23, 2025
...to address concerns regarding the conflict in Israel and Gaza, the council approved a Labour Group amendment to a motion, committing to explore changes for potential divestment from companies tied to human rights breaches, refrain from twinning activities in conflict zones (including inactive arrangements with Haifa), and continue to advocate to the UK government for action following UN findings and developments in the peace process.
Recommendations Approved
Application for a Premises Licence: The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6LP
From: Licensing Sub Committee C - Wednesday 24 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 24, 2025
...the application for a premises licence for The Macbeth at 70 Hoxton Street was approved, subject to conditions including specific hours for licensable activities, restrictions on the outside space, and adherence to the Council’s Statement of Licensing.
Recommendations Approved
Application for a Variation - Bread and Butter, 72 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3AY
From: Licensing Sub Committee C - Wednesday 24 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 24, 2025
... the application to vary the premises licence for Bread and Butter at 72 Rivington Street was refused due to concerns about undermining licensing objectives, negative impact on the Shoreditch Special Policy Area, and the Premises Licence Holder's failure to comply with existing licence conditions.
Refused
Summary
Meetings Attended: 57
Average per Month: 2.9
Decisions Recorded: 237