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  • Stamford Hill Area Action Plan: Main Modifications Consultation

    Following the Examination in Public of the Stamford Hill Area Action Plan (AAP) in September 2025, the independent Planning Inspector has, at the request of Hackney Council, recommended a number of Main Modifications to the plan. This consultation is only about the proposed Main Modifications – no other aspects of the Plan can be commented on at this stage. All responses will be sent to the Inspector and will help inform their final report on the Plan’s soundness and legal... More
    Opened 8 December 2025

  • Stamford Hill Area Action Plan: Main Modifications Consultation - Online Session

    We’re holding an online session where you can hear more about the proposed Main Modifications to the Stamford Hill Area Action Plan and ask questions to the planning team. Date: Monday 12 January 2026 Time: 6–7.30pm Location: Online (a Google Meets link will be sent to registered attendees) This session is open to anyone interested in the Stamford Hill Area Action Plan. Please register in advance using the form below to receive your meeting link and confirmation... More
    Created 5 December 2025

  • 28 Day Statutory Notice Period - Expansion of Ickburgh School

    Hackney Council proposes to expand Ickburgh School by establishing a split site at the former Baden Powell Primary School, located at Ferron Road, E5 8DN. This new site would offer additional places for 48 children and young people with SEND, providing access to tailored support closer to home. There will be no changes to the existing Ickburgh School site at Kenworthy Road, E9 5RB. The proposed expansion would take effect in September 2027. This proposal constitutes a prescribed... More
    Closed 3 December 2025

  • Well Street Area Travel Survey

    A greener and healthier borough Earlier this year, the Council’s Cabinet approved plans to create greener, healthier environments and better support people to walk, shop and cycle locally. One of these areas is in Hackney Wick and is the area bounded by Well Street, Cassland Road and Wick Road. The Council has successfully secured funding from Transport for London (TfL) via its Safer Streets Programme to develop proposals for this area. What is this survey about? This... More
    Opened 1 December 2025

  • Kings Crescent Estate New build and Refurbishment Development

    We're proposing to build 218 new homes and refurbish 174 homes alongside wider improvements to the area as part of the final phases of the Kings Crescent Estate regeneration. Planning permission was granted for the next phase of new homes in 2019 but since then the cost of construction has risen significantly and new building and fire safety, amongst other regulations have been introduced. We have been working to update the designs to make sure they meet new regulations without... More
    Opened 1 December 2025

  • Queensbridge Road (Albion Drive - Richmond Road) Pedestrian and Cycling Improvements

    In our Transport Strategy, we have committed to making Hackney’s roads safer for everyone living in, working in and visiting the borough. We aim to create an environment that will promote and encourage more walking and cycling as these are clean, healthy and efficient ways to travel, to help improve air quality and reduce emissions within the local area. Since 2020, the Council has introduced the following traffic calming, major cycling and pedestrian accessibility improvements... More
    Closed 30 November 2025

  • Stoke Newington Church Street / Clissold Road - Improved access to Clissold Park - Proposed parallel walking and cycling crossing

    We are proposing a new walking and cycling crossing at the entrance to Clissold Park on Stoke Newington Church Street, near Clissold Road, to improve road safety and accessibility for people walking and cycling. We are now seeking your views on the proposals. Why are we proposing changes? The Council is committed to making our roads safer for everyone living, working and visiting the borough. We are proposing these changes, primarily to improve road safety and... More
    Closed 28 November 2025

  • Worship Street and Clifton Street - Proposed Permanent Public Realm Improvements

    We are proposing to upgrade Worship Street, specifically south of Worship Square, and Clifton Street, from its junction with Worship Street to the junction with Dysart Street, by creating a new pedestrian crossing on Worship Street to improve north-south pedestrian movement and to make the northern section of Clifton Street more appealing. This will support the market traders during weekdays and create a more pedestrian-friendly environment for residents and workers through new landscaping,... More
    Opened 28 November 2025

  • New homes at Marian Court

    Hackney Council, with construction partner Mulalley, is proposing to build 163 high-quality new homes on the site of Marian Court, Homerton High Street. The development would include a new community centre and shops to serve the local area. Planning permission was granted for 160 new homes on the site in 2018. However, since then, the cost of construction has risen significantly and new building and fire safety regulations have been introduced. We have been working on the designs of... More
    Opened 27 November 2025

  • Frampton Park Development

    At Frampton Park, we’re making the most of land at four locations to build much needed new Council homes. In 2021, 45 new homes - including 16 Council homes for social rent - were completed on the site of the former Frampton Arms pub and Lyttleton House. We are now starting work to build the next phase of 54 new homes, replacing Frampton Park Community Hall. We have recently secured more grant funding from the Mayor of London so that all of these homes will be genuinely... More
    Opened 26 November 2025

  • Hackney Downs Pavilion Café

    Transforming Hackney Downs Pavilion. Hackney Council is proposing to transform the currently underused Pavilion in Hackney Downs Park into a café and community space. This will address long-standing views shared by local people that the Pavilion’s existing changing rooms are infrequently used, and align with Council objectives to expand the provisions of affordable and healthy food and drinks in parks and green spaces. Consultation will take place from Wednesday, 26... More
    Opened 26 November 2025

  • Nightingale Estate Olympus Green Development- Block E

    Since appointing Mullaley as our construction partner to deliver the first 70 homes for social rent on Nightingale Estate, we’ve been working to further develop plans for the much-needed new homes alongside wider improvements to the estate. We are now preparing to submit an application for a Section 73 Planning Amendment for the first block to be built, Block E. The only changes we are proposing are to design details. You can see what we are proposing here. Have your say ... More
    Opened 17 November 2025

  • Wayman Court Development Proposal- Final Exhibition

    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 16 November 2025

  • Boscobel House - Pensioners Garden

    Boscobel's House Community Gardening Group and Hackney Council's Resident Participation Team invite residents to complete this survey, to find out who would like to be involved in the estate's Pensioner's Garden? The garden is in need of some landscaping and we would like to know what residents want from this space. Getting involved in a community garden can be such a great way to stay fit, connect with our neighbours, as well as nature. The Pensioners Garden is shown in black on... More
    Closed 16 November 2025

  • Changes to Traveller Site Licences

    There are five Traveller sites within Hackney with a total of 27 pitches: 18 traditional pitches and nine pitches with brick built bungalows. Travellers living in bricks and mortar (bungalows) on Traveller sites have a tenancy agreement under the Housing Act 1996 while those living on traditional pitches have a licence agreement under the Caravan Control Act & Mobile Homes Act. We are proposing to update the Terms and Conditions of the licence agreements for those living on traditional... More
    Closed 13 November 2025

  • Hackney Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission: Behaviour Management & School Inclusion Call for Evidence

    Hackney’s Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission is a service that acts independently of the Council itself. It is currently reviewing how the Council and its partners, working with schools and families, can better support the behavioural and learning needs of children and young people in Hackney. The Commission is therefore conducting a review in order to: Understand how different approaches to behaviour management impact on pupils and school inclusion. Identify... More
    Created 11 November 2025

  • Have your say on the 2027/28 admissions arrangements of schools in Hackney

    Hackney Education is consulting on the admission arrangements for community schools for the school year 2027-2028. The consultation document listing the changes can be found here . Individual admissions arrangements include: Admission arrangements for Hackney Community Schools Admission arrangements for Stoke Newington School Sixth Form Scheme of Coordination for Reception and Year 7 admissions Scheme of Coordination for In Year admissions The following 3... More
    Opened 3 November 2025

  • Hackney Libraries: Consultation on Opening Hours

    Hackney’s eight libraries serve as vital hubs within Hackney’s neighbourhoods and had over 750,000 visitors in 2024. They offer diverse services and have high usage, especially among young people, families and increasing numbers of older people. However, due to severe budget pressures affecting all Council services, the Council needs to reduce library operating costs, necessitating a review of opening hours. We welcome feedback from all library users and non-library users,... More
    Opened 28 October 2025

  • Help shape the future of planning guidance in Hackney

    Hackney Council is consulting on three draft Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) that will support planning decisions for residential alterations and extensions, commercial alterations and extensions, and retrofit improvements. These documents aim to make our expectations clearer, support sustainable development, and ensure better design outcomes. We’re seeking feedback from residents, businesses, designers, and anyone else with an interest in how buildings are adapted and improved... More
    Closed 26 October 2025

  • Hackney Markets and Street Trading Fees and Charges 2026

    Why We Are Consulting on Fees and Charges Hackney Council is consulting on proposed changes to the fees and charges for its markets, shop fronts and street trading licences. Why now? Fees and charges have not been reviewed since 2020 with costs associated with delivering a successful markets service increasing across a number of areas. What is changing? Revised pitch fees across all sites to reflect actual service delivery costs. Greater increases for... More
    Closed 15 October 2025

  • Improving Prince Edward Road

    Help shape improvements to Prince Edward Road We're developing plans to transform a section of Prince Edward Road into a permanent public space for the Hackney Wick community and we want your views. This proposal is based on feedback from residents, businesses and local organisations who took part in the Hackney Wick and Fish Island (HWFI) Public Realm Framework. Across walking tours, school sessions, and community workshops, people told us they wanted more greenery, more... More
    Closed 10 October 2025

  • Adult Social Care - Care Charging Policy Review - Consultation

    Hackney Council wants to provide the best possible care for all residents. Adult Social Care (ASC) helps people stay safe and independent. We are facing rising costs and increasing demand for services. This means we need to make some changes to keep providing good quality care to those who need it. We haven’t reviewed our care charges for a while. The changes we are proposing will mean that you might need to pay more towards your care if you can afford to. This means we can continue... More
    Closed 5 October 2025

  • Colville Estate Phase 4 Development Proposal - Stage 2

    The Colville Estate Regeneration is a long-term project led by Hackney Council. It is replacing older housing with new, high quality homes, alongside green courtyards, play spaces and new community facilities. The aim is to provide modern, comfortable homes for tenants, and create safer, greener and more welcoming spaces for all residents. Project Overview In 2023 Hackney Council appointed Maccreanor Lavington to undertake a Masterplan Review and develop concept designs for the... More
    Closed 4 October 2025

  • Making Hackney Safer for Women and Girls

    Hackney Council is dedicated to making our borough a safer place for everyone. We're actively working on our next Hackney Strategy to tackle gender based violence and domestic abuse and want to hear from residents to help us with this. We are especially keen to hear from women and girls about their experiences and views on safety within relationships. Feedback from this survey will directly help us to tackle domestic abuse. Here are the priorities of Hackney’s current Eliminating... More
    Closed 3 October 2025

  • Hackney Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion 3 Year Strategy

    Since April 2025 we have been working with children and young people with SEND, families, professionals and practitioners to co-produce a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion 3 Year Strategy. This builds on the previous Hackney SEND 2022-2025 Strategy and sets out our local area vision and priorities for supporting children and young people with SEND and their families. We have listened to everything you have told us so far in a series of workshops,... More
    Closed 3 October 2025

  • Selman and Wellday development proposal- Final Exhibition

    Hackney Council is continuing its housing programme to deliver around 400 new homes across 14 locations, including the Selman & Wellday site. 75% of the new homes across the programme and 100% of the homes at Selman & Wellday will be Council homes for social rent, prioritised for local residents with established housing needs. At Selman & Wellday, we expect to build around 22 new homes, including some wheelchair accessible homes. This initiative is part of our commitment to start building or... More
    Closed 30 September 2025

  • Air Quality Action Plan 2026-2030

    The entirety of Hackney is an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA). An AQMA can be declared when levels of air pollution exceed certain legal limits, known as air quality standards and objectives. When an AQMA is declared, local authorities are required to produce an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP). The AQAP outlines all the steps we will take to improve air quality in the borough and make the air we breathe healthier. Hackney has had an AQAP in place since 2006, and the current AQAP was... More
    Closed 26 September 2025

  • Three-Year Education Strategic Plan 2025-2028

    Introduction We are consulting on a new draft three-year education Strategic Plan for Hackney. Your views will help to shape the Plan and the delivery of education within Hackney over the next three years. About the draft Strategic Plan The success story of schools and education settings in Hackney is well known. Having been one of the lowest performing Boroughs, to now being one of the best. However, maintaining the high-quality education our schools and settings provide... More
    Closed 22 September 2025

  • Regents Court Development Proposal- Final Exhibition

    Hackney Council is continuing its housing programme to deliver around 400 new homes across 14 locations, including Regents Court. This programme, consulted on in July 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 shortage... More
    Closed 21 September 2025

  • Have your say on proposals to introduce property licensing

    Landlord Licensing Decision and Designation Notices The consultation on Hackney Council’s proposals for new landlord licensing schemes has now closed. Thank you to everyone who took part. Following consideration of the consultation findings, Cabinet has approved the introduction of two new discretionary licensing schemes covering most privately rented homes in the borough. The Council has now formally designated both schemes under the Housing Act 2004. You can read the... More
    Closed 21 September 2025
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