Councillor for Hackney
Hackney Council recently granted a dispensation to Councillor Jacob Cable for his paid role at LondonEnergy, allowing him to participate in related discussions.
Hackney Councillor Jacob Cable was granted a dispensation in September 2026 by the Hackney Standards Committee, allowing him to participate in council discussions and votes concerning LondonEnergy Limited (LEL) despite his upcoming paid directorship with the company.
Councillor Cable is Hackney's representative on the North London Waste Authority (NLWA), which wholly owns LEL. His new role as a paid Director of LEL carries an annual remuneration of £17,682.
Key facts
- Hackney Councillor Jacob Cable was granted a dispensation by the Hackney Standards Committee in September 2026. Source
- The dispensation allows Councillor Cable to participate in discussions and votes concerning LondonEnergy Limited. Source
- Councillor Cable is set to become a paid Director of LondonEnergy Limited, with an annual remuneration of £17,682. Source
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