Hackney Council's Pensions Committee has approved an extension to its investment consultancy contract, alongside several other key decisions aimed at enhancing the management of the pension fund. The committee met on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, to discuss and approve recommendations covering a range of important areas.

Portrait of a woman with glasses and a pearl necklace, likely a member of the Pensions Committee.
Portrait of a woman with glasses and a pearl necklace, likely a member of the Pensions Committee.Source: Pensions Committee papers, 21 January 2026

Beyond the contract extension for investment consultancy, the committee approved the admission of Buckinghamshire Pension Fund to the LCIV Pool. This move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the fund's investment capabilities and reach.

Further decisions included the adoption of an updated Voting Policy for responsible investment, signalling a commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. Recommendations related to the LGPS 'Fit for the Future' initiative were also approved, indicating a focus on modernising and improving the Local Government Pension Scheme.

The committee also received a quarterly governance update, which included changes to the Risk Register and the draft Administering Authority Privacy Statement. This update ensures transparency and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Diagram illustrating various asset classes for local and impact investment, including residential property, social infrastructure, private credit, nature-based solutions, private equity, and renewable energy infrastructure.
Diagram illustrating various asset classes for local and impact investment, including residential property, social infrastructure, private credit, nature-based solutions, private equity, and renewable energy infrastructure.Source: Pensions Committee papers, 21 January 2026

A quarterly administration update was also presented, and the committee noted a verbal update on fund manager internal controls. These updates provide ongoing oversight of the fund's operational efficiency and financial health.

Specific details regarding the terms of the investment consultancy contract extension and the updated investment consultancy objectives were considered under urgent restricted business, and therefore were not disclosed in the public meeting summary. The agenda for the meeting can be found here, and the public minutes from the previous meeting on November 25, 2025, are available here.

Bar chart showing Equiniti's performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for the 2025/26 and 2024/25 periods, broken down by month.
Bar chart showing Equiniti's performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for the 2025/26 and 2024/25 periods, broken down by month.Source: Pensions Committee papers, 21 January 2026

Further documentation related to the meeting includes supplementary papers here, the RIWG Meeting Update here, and its appendix here. Information on Buckinghamshire Pension Fund's admission to LCIV Pool is available here. The Business Plan and Governance Update can be found here, with associated Risk Register appendices for governance here, funding investment here, and admin comms here. The draft Administering Authority Privacy Statement is available here. The Quarterly Pensions Administration Update Cover Report can be accessed here. The decisions made at the meeting are summarised here.