Councillor · Hackney
Councillor Ben Lucas
Labour
Hoxton West ward
Hackney
- Vice-Chair, Adults Health and Integration Scrutiny Commission
- Vice-Chair, Audit Committee
- Stories naming Ben
- 2
- Meetings we covered
- 19
- Latest story
- 14 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Ben Lucas was among committee members who questioned an objector regarding extended hours for the Black Eel Pub. The councillor emphasised the importance of a holistic approach to mental health outcomes for Black women, considering factors such as housing issues and the cost of living.
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Stories naming Councillor Ben Lucas
- Black Eel Pub Granted Extended Hours Despite Resident Objections Additional conditions were agreed upon, including mandatory Welfare and Vulnerability Engagement (WAVE) and Ask Angela training for staff, improved waste management procedures, and the display of the Designated Premises Supervisor's contact details. This training, to be completed every six months, aims to address...
- Hackney Council Launches Review into Mental Health Outcomes for Black Women Councillor Reiner Tegtmeyer raised questions about potential cultural reasons for differing mental health needs between Black Caribbean and African populations, suggesting "potential reasons such...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Ben was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Safeguarding Concerns in Hackney Triple, Report Highlights Rise in Self-Neglect and Younger Adult Cases
- New cafe granted late licence despite resident noise fears
- The Stags Head pub wins extended hours after licence review
- Hackney Council Refuses Bar A Bar Event Due to Police Concerns Over Licensing Breaches
- New pétanque venue faces resident noise fears amid licensing bid