Tessa Mitchell

Committees & roles

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council Secretary

Council - Wednesday, 23 September 2026 - 7.00 pm

September 23, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday, 21 September 2026 - 6.00 pm

September 21, 2026, 6:00 pm
Corporate Committee Officer

Corporate Committee - Monday, 14 September 2026 - 6.30 pm

September 14, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Secretary

Council - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 28 July 2026 included discussions on the results of recent by-elections, proposed changes to the Council's constitution regarding scrutiny commission remits, and Hackney's twinning relationships. Other agenda items covered the political balance of council committees, appointments to outside bodies, and a resolution to extend the six-month rule for a councillor on maternity leave.

July 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday, 20 July 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Hackney Council Cabinet met on Monday 20 July 2026, approving significant capital investments for children's services and rejecting property disposals in favour of community-led alternatives. The meeting also saw the adoption of a new Graffiti Removal Policy and noted the council's overall financial position.

July 20, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Appointments and Nominations to Outside Bodies

From: Council - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 7.00 pm - July 28, 2026

Hackney Council's Council on 28/07/2026 approved the appointments and nominations of Councillors to outside bodies as set out in Appendix 1. The decision formally agreed the list of Councillors appointed to various outside bodies for a four-year term.

Recommendations Approved

Section 85 Local Government Act 1972 – Resolution To Extend Six Month Rule

From: Council - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 7.00 pm - July 28, 2026

The Council of Hackney approved a dispensation for Councillor Cullen Davies from the statutory requirement to attend meetings until 27 January 2027 to accommodate her maternity leave. This decision was made on 28 July 2026. Councillor Cullen Davies' committee and ward duties will be considered by the Green Group Convenor and her ward colleagues.

Recommendations Approved

Speaker's Announcements

From: Council - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 7.00 pm - July 28, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Annual Report of the Audit Committee 2025/26

From: Council - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 7.00 pm - July 28, 2026

The Council of Hackney approved the Annual Report of the Audit Committee 2025/26 on 28/07/2026. The report details the Audit Committee's activities and achievements in overseeing the Council's governance, control, risk management, and financial reporting. The decision noted the report and confirmed the Audit Committee fulfilled its role effectively.

Recommendations Approved

Dalston and Hackney Central By-Election Results June 2026

From: Council - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 7.00 pm - July 28, 2026

The Council of Hackney Council on 28/07/2026 approved recommendations to note the results of the by-elections for Dalston and Hackney Central wards. The decision noted the declared elected councillors for Dalston ward and Hackney Central ward.

Recommendations Approved