Along with 46 other members of the council who had voted to set an illegal budget, Hamilton was surcharged and banned from office for five years in 1987. He retained some posts, including membership of the Liverpool Racial Equality Council.
Alongside 46 other council members who had voted to establish an unlawful budget, Hamilton was penalized and barred from office for five years in 1987. He kept some positions, including membership of the Liverpool Racial Equality Council.