Role

Chair of the committee

1 story · 1 council

Hackney Council's Pensions Committee Chair is overseeing the implementation of a new Voting Policy adopted in January 2026.

The Chair of Hackney Council's Pensions Committee is involved in overseeing the implementation of a new Voting Policy, adopted by the committee in January 2026. This policy aims to enhance responsible investment practices and ensure the pension fund's investments align with environmental, social, and governance principles.

The policy, which outlines how the pension fund's votes will be exercised at company shareholder meetings, is a key initiative of the Responsible Investment Working Group. Oversight of its implementation is shared with the Group Director Finance & Corporate Resources.

Key facts

  1. Hackney Council's Pensions Committee adopted a new Voting Policy on January 21, 2026. Source
  2. The implementation of the new Voting Policy will be overseen by the committee's Chair and Vice Chair, along with the Group Director Finance & Corporate Resources. Source
  3. The new Voting Policy aims to enhance responsible investment practices and align pension fund investments with ESG principles. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Latest stories

  1. Hackney Council Adopts New Voting Policy for Responsible Investment Hackney Council's Pensions Committee has adopted a new Voting Policy aimed at enhancing responsible investment practices, ensuring the pension fund's investments align with... Hackney 25 January 2026