Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (DPIs)
Hackney Council recently granted a dispensation for a councillor to participate in discussions despite a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest.
Hackney Standards Committee approved a dispensation in September 2026 for Councillor Jacob Cable to participate in discussions and votes concerning LondonEnergy Limited. This was despite his upcoming paid directorship with the company, which would typically be a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (DPI).
Councils are currently managing Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (DPIs), which are financial interests that usually prevent elected officials from participating in related council matters. The Localism Act 2011 requires these interests to be declared, but dispensations can be granted.
Key facts
- Hackney Standards Committee approved a dispensation for Councillor Jacob Cable on September 29, 2026. Source
- The dispensation allows Councillor Cable to participate in discussions and votes concerning LondonEnergy Limited. Source
- Councillor Cable's paid directorship with LondonEnergy Limited carries an annual remuneration of £17,682. Source
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