Minutes for Council meeting, Sep 14 2011, 7.00PM official page

This is the time for Members to declare any personal or prejudicial interests, or dispensations they may have in any matter being considered at this meeting having regard to the guidance attached to the agenda.

5.1  From Christopher Sills to the Mayor:

What progress is the Council making in increasing the number of apprenticeships available to the people of Hackney as this is in some cases a good alternative to going to university?’

 

6.1  From Cllr Russell to the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and the Olympic and Paralympic Games:

‘With less than a year to go before the Olympics and Paralympics, could you outline how the Council is ensuring young people are being inspired to take part in sport and cultural activity?’

 

6.2  From Cllr Jacobson to the Cabinet Member for Housing:

‘What is Hackney Council doing to expedite the removal of Council residents that are causing serious anti-social problems, and what is the average time frame of their removal?’

 

6.3  From Cllr Bell to the Cabinet Member for Housing:

‘Could you outline what is being done to recover public housing which has been illegally sublet? How many units have been recovered in recent years? Are you happy that sufficient resources and attention are being applied to this issue?’

 

6.4  From Cllr Thomson to the Cabinet Member for Housing:

‘Could you provide an update on the Decent Homes work planned for Morris Blitz?’

 

6.4  From Cllr Williams to the Mayor:

‘What attempts have the Government made to ascertain the facts about the recent riots in Hackney, and what plans are there to establish an accurate picture of the underlying causes?’

 

6.5  From Cllr Muir to the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods:

‘What steps were taken to ensure that Hackney streets were cleared and repaired following the riots on 8^th August?’

 

6.6  From Cllr Webb to the Cabinet Member for Crime, Sustainability and Customer Services (Deputy Mayor):

‘What action did Council community safety officers and the emergency planning officers undertake during the disturbances of August 8^th?’

“Following the riots in Hackney on August 8, this Council commends residents and businesses who stood side by side to support and rebuild their community and reclaim it back from the looters and criminals who committed unjustifiable violence.

This Council believes: 
1.  That despite the damage inflicted on the community, the way in which the people of Hackney came together to support each other and local businesses shows the true spirit of Hackney

2.  The Council and its partners should continue to work with the community and its representatives to build on the improvements we have seen in the borough in recent years

3.  The Council and its partners should work with the community to examine the underlying causes of the disturbances.”

Proposer: Cllr Linden

Seconder: Cllr Muir