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  • Hackney’s Global Future: Reviewing Our International Partnerships

    Share your views on Hackney's international twinning arrangements Hackney Council is currently conducting a comprehensive review of our international twinning arrangements. As an actively anti-racist and human rights-respecting local authority, it is important that our international partnerships remain relevant and reflect the shared values of our residents. A cross-party Twinning Working Group has been established by the Council to oversee this review. Hackney's... More
    Opened 29 July 2026

  • Connecting Hoxton: Tyssen Street

    Hackney Council is working with residents, community organisations and design teams to improve public spaces and community facilities in Hoxton, creating a more vibrant and welcoming neighbourhood for everyone. You can find out more via our online Connecting Hoxton hub . In previous conversations with residents and the local community, you told us you would like: More trees and plants To slow down cars and cyclists, and protect pedestrians Places to sit and rest -... More
    Closed 27 July 2026

  • Holiday food support for families – have your say

    Help us improve support for families in Hackney The Government has introduced a new programme of support to residents on low incomes called the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF). This fund replaces the Household Support Fund (HSF). As part of this change, the Government has set an expectation that councils move away from providing blanket holiday food support to all families eligible for free school meals by the end of September. Instead, funding is intended to be used in... More
    Closed 24 July 2026

  • Hoxton Green Link - Regan Way

    This project will introduce new planting and public realm improvements along Regan Way, creating a greener and more welcoming walking connection through the Arden Estate. Regan Way provides an important north-to-south route between Hoxton Street, Arden Estate Community Hall, Purcell Gardens and Shoreditch Park. The project will begin creating a continuous green link between these places while making the route easier and more pleasant to use. In progress project The... More
    Created 23 July 2026

  • Fixing childcare: a Hackney call to action

    Are you a parent or carer using childcare in Hackney, or planning to use it in the future? Tell us about your experiences. We will share them with central government and ask them to fix childcare, making it more affordable and easier to access for all. Please don’t share personal information that can identify you, your child, or any other person or organisation. We will only share and publish anonymised contributions. We want to hear from all parents and carers that... More
    Created 15 July 2026

  • Marian Court - Summer Drop-in Exhibition

    In 2020, the Council received planning consent for the Marian Court scheme. The design has since had to be amended to respond to changes in building regulations, including fire escape and ventilation requirements, updated Mayoral and Hackney planning policies, and the need to bring costs within a viable range following the impact of inflation in the early 2020s. Following engagement and consultation during 2025 and 2026, we are feeding back in response to questions raised and sharing... More
    Closed 10 July 2026

  • Pitfield Estate Outdoor Spaces and Street Gym

    This project brings together two strands of work focused on improving outdoor spaces on the Pitfield Estate and supporting residents’ health, wellbeing and access to nature. As part of the wider Connecting Hoxton programme, proposals have been developed to introduce more variety and activity across the estate’s open spaces while maintaining their natural and informal character. These proposals include new planting, improved paths, places to sit and spend time outdoors and features... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Hoxton Garden Improvements

    This project is improving Hoxton Gardens to make the space more accessible, welcoming and comfortable for a wider range of people. Improvements include new and widened pathways, fencing, seating and entrance works. Together, these changes make it easier to move through the gardens, find places to rest and see and access the space from the surrounding streets. In progress New fencing, pathways, seating and entrance improvements have been completed at Hoxton Gardens.... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Purcell Street – Neighbourhood Park

    This project will transform an existing green space on Purcell Street into a neighbourhood park that is more welcoming, accessible and enjoyable for local people. By improving planting, paths and places to sit, the project aims to create a greener public space that supports everyday use, encourages people to spend time outdoors and strengthens connections within the neighbourhood. Upcoming Plans are being developed to transform this space into a neighbourhood park. ... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Geffrye Estate – Habitat Creation

    This project has enhanced green spaces across the Geffrye Estate by introducing new planting and creating habitats for wildlife. New wildflower areas, trees, hedgerows and landscaping features have increased biodiversity while creating a greener, more attractive environment for residents and visitors to enjoy. Completed project Habitat creation works have been completed across the Geffrye Estate, delivering new planting, wildlife habitats and greener spaces for the local... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Arden Estate – Community Growing

    This project is transforming underused lawn areas on the Arden Estate into community growing spaces. The new spaces will provide opportunities for residents to grow food and plants, learn new skills and take part in shared activities. The project aims to make better use of existing green space while creating places that residents can help shape and care for. In progress Work is underway to introduce community growing spaces on the Arden Estate. What is... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Howl at the Moon Pocket Park

    This project will create a new pocket park at the junction near the Howl at the Moon pub, transforming an area currently dominated by road space into a greener and more welcoming public space. The proposals will introduce planting and seating while improving the experience for people walking through the area. The pocket park will provide somewhere to pause, meet or rest, helping to make this busy junction feel more attractive and enjoyable. Upcoming project Plans are... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Hoxton Green Link – Street Trees

    This project will introduce new street trees along key routes through Hoxton, helping to create greener, healthier and more attractive streets for everyone. Tree planting forms part of the wider Hoxton Green Link, which aims to strengthen connections between neighbourhoods, parks and community spaces while making walking through Hoxton more comfortable and enjoyable. In progress Tree planting is being planned and delivered along key routes across Hoxton as part of the... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Arden Estate Community Hall and Purcell Gardens

    This project brings together proposals to refurbish Arden Estate Community Hall and improve the surrounding public spaces, including the connection to Purcell Gardens. The aim is to create a more welcoming, accessible and flexible community facility that can support a wider range of activities and services. Improvements are also proposed for Purcell Gardens, including new planting, play equipment and landscaping. Arden Estate Community Hall, viewed from the corner of Purcell... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Ivy Street Play Street

    This project creates a temporary play street on Ivy Street during School Street hours, providing a safer space for children to play and for families and neighbours to spend time outdoors. By reducing vehicle movement at key times, the street can support informal play, walking, cycling and community use while creating a more welcoming environment around the school. In progress The play street is operating during School Street hours, creating a safer space for children,... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Wilks Place Transformation

    This project will improve Wilks Place, the side route running alongside Hoxton Hall. The proposals aim to create a safer, clearer and more welcoming route, improve access to the doors along the side of Hoxton Hall and better integrate the building with Hoxton Street and the surrounding neighbourhood. The project will also consider how the route relates to the currently blocked access towards Tyssen Street. Upcoming project Early proposals are being developed to... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Hoxton Hall Social Lobby

    This project is developing proposals for a new social lobby inside Hoxton Hall, creating a more welcoming and accessible space for community use. The proposals aim to strengthen the connection between Hoxton Hall and Hoxton Street, while providing an inclusive place where people of different ages can meet, spend time and take part in informal activity. The project also includes improvements to the public space at Wilks Place. Upcoming project Plans are being... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Shoreditch Library Entrance

    This project is improving the public space outside Shoreditch Library, making the entrance more visible, welcoming and easier to use. The improvements support the library’s role as an important local community space, while creating a greener and more attractive setting on Hoxton Street. In progress project The public realm entrance improvements were completed in January 2026. Additional artwork on the library pillars and new banners will be designed and installed... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Hoxton Hall Forecourt

    This project has improved the public space outside Hoxton Hall, making the entrance to this important cultural and community venue more welcoming, visible and accessible. The improvements help strengthen the connection between Hoxton Hall and Hoxton Street, while creating a safer and more attractive environment for people walking through the area. Completed project The entrance improvements were completed in February 2026. What has happened Public realm... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Thriving Hoxton Street Fund

    The Thriving Hoxton Street Fund will support activity and improvements that help Hoxton Street remain vibrant, welcoming and affordable. The fund is intended to strengthen the local economy by supporting traders, businesses and community-led activity along the street. It forms part of wider work to ensure Hoxton Street continues to serve local people as a place to shop, work, meet and take part in community life. Upcoming project The fund is currently being developed.... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Making Hoxton More Accessible

    Creating a neighbourhood that is easier and more comfortable to move around is a key part of the Connecting Hoxton programme. Rather than being delivered through one standalone project, accessibility and inclusive design are being built into projects across Hoxton as proposals are developed. This helps ensure that improvements work for people of different ages, abilities and mobility needs. Ongoing Accessibility improvements are being embedded within the design process... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Market Infrastructure – Power and Gazebos

    This project will improve the infrastructure that supports traders on Hoxton Street Market, helping create a more attractive, sustainable and resilient market for everyone. By investing in cleaner power, better equipment and improved market facilities, the project aims to support day-to-day trading, enhance the appearance of the market and help Hoxton Street Market remain an affordable place to shop, work and visit. In progress Cleaner battery systems have already been... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Hackney Housing Estates Wayfinding

    This project focuses on improving wayfinding across Hackney housing estates in Hoxton, making it easier for residents and visitors to navigate between homes, services and surrounding streets. By helping people move more confidently through estate environments, the project will support better day-to-day access while strengthening connections between estates and the wider neighbourhood. Upcoming project The first phase of the project is focused on the Arden Estate. New estate... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Hoxton-wide Identity and Wayfinding Strategy

    This project brings together a series of identity and wayfinding improvements that will help create a clearer, more connected and recognisable Hoxton. Rather than delivering a single physical improvement, the Hoxton-wide Identity and Wayfinding Strategy provides a coordinated framework for how signage, interpretation, naming and visual identity can work together across the neighbourhood. Upcoming project The strategy is being developed alongside a number of identity and... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Housing Estates Wayfinding

    This project is improving wayfinding across Hackney housing estates to help residents and visitors move around more confidently. The Arden Estate has been selected as the first location where this new approach is being delivered. The project will introduce clearer signage, estate maps and improved information to help people find homes, community facilities, public transport and nearby destinations more easily. By making routes easier to understand and strengthening connections... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Market Arrival – Gateway Signage

    Hoxton Street Market is one of the most recognisable and valued parts of the area, with a long history and a strong role in everyday community life. This project focuses on improving how people arrive at the market by introducing gateway features at key entry points along the street. By clearly marking where the market begins and creating a more defined sense of arrival, the project supports the wider ambition to strengthen Hoxton’s identity and celebrate what makes the area... More
    Created 7 July 2026

  • Pitfield Estate Proposed Street Gym - new locations

    We have an opportunity to install a 'street gym' (exercise bars) on the Pitfield Estate, Hoxton. This would be a free resource available to all residents and the local community that would help boost everyday health and wellbeing. The equipment has been donated by Raza Sana Community Interest Company - a not-for-profit organisation that runs community health and well-being projects. In addition to the equipment, they could offer a selection of organised activities for all abilities and... More
    Closed 6 July 2026

  • Overview and Scrutiny Work Programme - Public Engagement 2026

    Is there a local issue or area of concern that you would like Hackney Council to look at? Let us know, and teams of special, independent councillors may be able to investigate it. These themed investigations, part of a series that take place every year, look at how the Council and its partner organisations are performing and how they might improve their services. The themes are: Health: Covering adult health services (NHS community and hospital care including mental... More
    Closed 28 June 2026

  • Cherbury Court Development Proposal - Stage 2

    Hackney Council is excited to announce a new housing programme aimed at building around 400 new homes across 14 locations, including Cherbury Court. Seventy-five percent of these new homes will be council homes for social rent, prioritised for local residents with established housing needs. This initiative is part of our commitment to start building or support the construction of 1,000 new homes for social rent by 2026. Our goal is to address the housing shortage and provide high-quality,... More
    Closed 21 June 2026

  • Wayman Court Development

    Hackney Council is continuing its housing programme to deliver around 400 new homes across 14 locations, including Wayman Court. This programme, consulted on in November last year, is part of our ongoing commitment to start building or support the construction of 1,000 new homes for social rent by 2026. Across the programme, 75% of the new homes will be council homes for social rent, prioritised for local residents with established housing needs. Our goal remains to address the housing... More
    Closed 21 June 2026
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