Sem Moema

Biography

First elected in 2006, Sem has served as a councillor in London Borough of Hackney for over 8 years. She is the Mayoral Advisor for the Private Rented Sector and Affordability, leading on licensing and enforcement for the borough’s 34,000 privately rented household; campaigning for rent controls and supporting tenants and leaseholders affected by fire safety and cladding issues.

Before joining the Assembly, Sem was an account director at a leading public affairs and political communications agency. Sem’s professional experience included working with trade unions, supporting their campaigning and policy development on housing; parliamentary lobbying on equalities in the workplace (women, disabled people, Black workers); and self-employment. Sem has also worked with councils across England on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and the implications of devolution.

Sem also has experience in the housing sector, working for a G15 housing association, as well as the youth and voluntary sectors; international development sector; and spearheading campaigns relating to housing.

Responsibilities for 2023-24

Chair of the London Labour Housing Group.

Deputy Chair of the Housing Committee.

Member of the Confirmation Hearings Committee.

Member of the Transport Committee.

Member of the Police and Crime Committee.