Agenda item

Questions from Members of the Council

6.1  From Cllr Binnie-Lubbock to the Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Delivery, Inclusive Economy & Regeneration

 

London World reported a net-loss of 431 Hackney council homes in the last 10-years - can you commit to demolition as a last resort as per guidance and where retrofit/refurbishment is not possible, council homes should be replaced and built to high enough standards to reach Hackney's net zero targets?

 

6.2  From Cllr Patrick to Cabinet Member for Cabinet Member for Finance, Insourcing and Customer Service

 

The Money Hub has been running for 4 months now. Please can the Cabinet Member update us on progress with the Council's new Money Hub and the impact this is having for residents suffering from the cost of living crisis?

 

6.3  From Cllr Garbett to the Mayor

 

Which parts of the council are currently establishing co-ops to challenge market failures and how many will be set up by 2026?

 

6.4  From Cllr Gilbert Smyth to the Mayor

 

On 27 January part of a privately owned building on Stoke Newington High Street collapsed onto the street and pavement below. Thankfully there were no injuries but many residents and businesses had to vacate their homes and premises to ensure their and the public's safety. Stoke Newington High Street also has to close for more than 3 weeks now. Going forward, will the Council be offering further support helping those affected get back to their normal lives after this traumatic and upsetting experience?

 

6.5  From Cllr Binnie-Lubbock to the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport

 

It's great to have Lime e-bikes in Hackney but residents are concerned that too many of them are not being parked correctly. How many fines have been issued & does the council receive any proportion?

 

6.6  Cllr Ifraax Samatar Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Education, Young People and Children’s Social Care

 

What actions are being taken to support groups most affected by the introduction of photo voter ID (young people, older people, people with disabilities and those blocked by language barriers and has the process of raising awareness about the new requirement started?

 

6.7  From Cllr Conway to the Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities

In light of the forthcoming 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush arriving in the UK, what representations has the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Windrush made to the Home Secretary regarding comments she has made about Wendy Williams' recommendations in the Lessons Learned Review?

 

6.8  From Cllr Adams to the  Cabinet Member for Families, Parks and Leisure

 

In Hoxton East and Shoreditch we have been closely following the progress of improvement works at Shoreditch Park since works began last spring. Can the lead member for Families, Parks and Leisure provide an update on how community-led designs have been built into the park and confirm when we will see it fully open up to the public?

 

6.9  From Cllr Pallis to the Cabinet Advisor for Private Rented Sector and Housing Affordability

 

Can the Mayoral Advisor provide an update on the impact of the licensing scheme in Cazenove ward?

 

6.10  From Cllr Sizer Cabinet Member for Health, Adult Social Care, Voluntary Sector and Culture

 

What plans are there to develop the support available for sufferers of ME or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome within the Borough?