Cabinet Member for Finance, Insourcing and Customer Service
Hackney Council is addressing forecast overspending and pension scheme changes, while also approving councillor allowance increases.
Hackney Council's Cabinet noted a forecast overspend before reserves in November 2025 and is planning early intervention strategies to address overspending within its Children and Education Directorate. The council also formally responded to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) consultation on scheme improvements, access, and protections in November 2025, after the Pensions Committee approved the draft response.
Additionally, the Hackney Pensions Committee held a workshop on strategic asset allocation for the Hackney Pension Fund in November 2025. In September 2025, Hackney Council approved a 3.2% increase in allowances for its councillors for the 2025/26 municipal year, following a full council meeting.
Key facts
- Hackney Council responded to the LGPS consultation in November 2025. Source
- Hackney Council's Pensions Committee met on 25 November 2025 to approve the LGPS consultation response. Source
- Hackney Council's Pensions Committee held a workshop on strategic asset allocation on 5 November 2025. Source
- Hackney Council's Cabinet noted a forecast overspend before reserves in November 2025. Source
- Hackney Council approved a 3.2% increase in councillor allowances on 17 September 2025. Source
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