8.1 From Cllr Garbett to the Mayoral Adviser for Older People and Carers
Hackney has the largest amount of unclaimed pension credit in London. What has the Council done in the past to address this and what are you doing to address this now?
8.2 From Cllr Troughton to the Mayor
One in four Hackney residents rely on buses as their main means of transport including many in King’s Park, where there are already very high levels of deprivation, that depend heavily on the 236 and 242. With the Government failing to invest in sustainable and affordable public transport, Transport for London’s proposals would leave many King’s Park residents even more isolated and poorer. Can the Mayor please update us on his campaign to save our buses, so we can report back to the thousand or more residents who signed the petition calling for a sustainable and affordable way to travel?
8.3 From Cllr Binnie-Lubbock to the Mayoral Adviser for Private Rented Sector and Housing Affordability
Many residents who are private renters are reporting real difficulties with the cost of living and in particular private rent increases. Can the Mayor's Advisor for Private Renting and Affordability share with the Council the work she has been doing in recent months to address these concerns?
8.4 From Cllr Patrick to the Cabinet Member for Finance, Insourcing and Customer Service
Hackney residents are struggling with the rising cost of living ? mortgage payments, rent, food, and household bills are all rising. What is the Council doing to support residents in light of the financial crisis and what support is it receiving from central government in order to help?
8.5 From Cllr Walker to Cabinet Member for Housing Services and Resident participation
The Council’s draft Resident Engagement Strategy (2022-25) has pledged to create a residents-first culture at the heart of our housing service. Following consultation, how will the strategy ensure resident voice and participation across different tenures to drive improvements and ensure that poverty, social isolation and poor health are tackled head-on?
8.6 From Cllr Desmond to the Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Delivery, Inclusive Economy & Regeneration
Hackney Downs Councillors have been campaigning to protect Kidzmania children's soft play centre, which is threatened by development by Peabody Housing Association. How can the Council help protect this popular centre and persuade Peabody to adapt their plans to ensure it survives and prospers?
8.7 From Cllr Ogundemuren to the Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities
Given the cost of living crisis, public sector workers need a pay rise. Can the Cabinet Member give an update on the 2022 / 2023 pay claim made by the unions and when does she expect staff to see an increase?
8.8 From Cllr Oguzkanli to the Cabinet Member for Health, Adult Social Care, Voluntary Sector and Culture
Can the Cabinet Member give assurances that the Council will work with partners and stakeholders to make sure that the future of St Leonard’s hospital remains a fully comprehensive health service aimed at providing much-needed health services in Hackney?