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  • Private Rented Sector Licensing Consultation

    Hackney Council is consulting all residents, landlords and businesses, living and operating in the borough, on proposals to introduce two new licensing schemes for private rented accommodation in Hackney; an Additional Licensing Scheme for all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and a Selective Licensing Scheme for all privately rented properties, in Brownswood, Cazenove and Stoke Newington wards. Please read the supporting consultation document ... More
    Closed 3 December 2017
  • Oldhill Street - Tyssen School - One-way system and School Streets proposal

    This consultation seeks to gather your views on Hackney Council’s proposals for improving the environment for cycling and walking and controlling traffic flow on Oldhill Street between Stamford Grove East and Feldman Close, including: • a one-way system on Oldhill Street from Stamford Grove East to Feldman Close • a School Street to make it safer and easier for children to walk and cycle to school. The one-way system will serve to stop people driving vehicles along the... More
    Closed 30 November 2017
  • Temporary Accommodation (Hostel) Residents Survey

    The London Borough of Hackney directly operates a large number of Hostels in the borough – which are used to provide Temporary Accommodation. Whilst we work hard to ensure our hostels are well managed, safe and secure, we recognise that facilities in some hostels are basic, with residents sometimes having to share facilities. Due to a chronic shortage of affordable housing in London, households are now increasingly facing an extended stay in our Hostels. The Council are therefore... More
    Closed 26 November 2017
  • North London Waste Authority (NLWA) Consultation

    A consultation on how North London Waste Authority provides waste disposal services North London Waste Authority (NLWA) is the statutory waste disposal authority for the north London area. The Authority arranges the disposal, recycling and composting of waste collected by the seven London boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington and Waltham Forest. The Authority's core statutory duties are to dispose of the waste collected by these boroughs and to arrange... More
    Closed 24 November 2017
  • Review of Parking Zone G (Brownswood) Consultation

    As a part of our Parking and Enforcement Plan (PEP) we have promised to review Parking Zones (PZ) where there is genuine need to ensure that the parking controls in the area continue to meet the needs of residents and businesses. Parking Services are aware that there have been a number of changes to roads within Parking Zone G since the last review of parking controls which were completed in 2006, and as a result are proposing to make some changes to the bay type allocation throughout the... More
    Closed 13 November 2017
  • Review of Parking Zone G2 (Finsbury Park) Consultation

    As a part of our Parking and Enforcement Plan (PEP) we have promised to review Parking Zones (PZ) where there is genuine need to ensure that the parking controls in the area continue to meet the needs of residents and businesses. To balance the needs of all road users, we are proposing to make some changes to the bay type allocation throughout the zone, and we are also seeking your views on the operational hours of your zone as part of this consultation. This booklet contains a detailed... More
    Closed 13 November 2017
  • Review of Parking Zone A (Wenlock) Consultation

    As part of our Parking and Enforcement Plan (PEP) we have made a commitment to review Parking Zones (PZ) where there is genuine need to ensure that the parking controls in the area continue to meet the needs of residents and businesses. Parking Services are aware that there have been a number of changes to roads within Parking Zone A since the last review of parking controls in 2009, and as a result are proposing to make some changes to the bay type allocation throughout the zone and to... More
    Closed 13 November 2017
  • Council Tax Reduction Scheme Consultation

    Hackney Council is consulting residents on proposals to revise the current Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS). Please read the consultation summary, under the Related section below to find out more about the proposed changes, and what this could mean for you. What is the Council Tax Reduction Scheme? The CTRS helps residents on low incomes to pay their Council Tax. Under the current scheme, a Hackney resident liable for Council Tax could get up to 100% of the charge paid... More
    Closed 6 November 2017
  • St Mary's Lodge - Draft Planning Brief for Consultation

    Have your say on the future of St Mary’s Lodge, Stoke Newington The Council has produced a draft Planning Brief to guide the redevelopment of St Mary’s Lodge and to ensure this important locally listed building is preserved and sympathetically restored to its former glory. The draft Planning Brief puts forward options for the redevelopment of the St Mary’s Lodge building and the wider site. It is anticipated that the redevelopment will be led by a community use, such as... More
    Closed 6 November 2017
  • New River Path – Woodberry Grove: Proposed parallel pedestrian and cycle crossing

    The Council is proposing to install a raised parallel pedestrian and cycle crossing on Woodberry Grove where it crosses the New River Path and would like your views on this. More
    Closed 3 November 2017
  • Older Persons’ Housing Strategy

    The Council is developing an Older People’s Housing Strategy and would like to hear from residents aged 55 and over at a number of group discussions. The group discussions will take place at a central Hackney location and those who are able to spare some time to take part will be given a £20 shopping voucher as a thank you for attending. Please note, vouchers will only be offered to those selected to attend; and places are limited. The focus will be on current housing needs,... More
    Closed 3 November 2017
  • Rectory Road, Manse Road and Downs Road: Proposal for speed reducing measures

    The Council is committed to improving the safety and quality of life for people who live and work in the borough. To achieve this, the Council identifies roads that may have above average speeds, casualties or collisions. Speed reducing measures are then proposed and if approved and funding is secured, the proposals can be implemented. Rectory Road is one such road where speed reducing measures are being proposed. It is ‘one way’ and southbound between Stoke... More
    Closed 3 November 2017
  • Marian Court Design Consultation, September 2017

    Marian Court Design Consultation September 2017 Thank you for looking at our final design proposals - we are close to applying for planning permission and although MAJOR changes would be unusual at this stage in process, we are still keen to tweak and refine designs in response to feedback wherever possible. Marian Court is the final stage of the regeneration of the former Bridge and Marian Estate. Hackney Council has asked for designs that provide: • 165-175... More
    Closed 31 October 2017
  • Sugar Smart Hackney: Residents Survey

    Excessive sugar consumption is bad for our health. On average adults eat and drink twice the recommended amount of 7 teaspoons of added "free sugar" each day whilst children consume three times the recommended amount of 5-6 teaspoons. We want Hackney to become “Sugar Smart” by helping people in the borough reduce their sugar intake. In order to do this we need your help. Please answer the following short questions and tell us what you think we can do to help people eat less... More
    Closed 30 October 2017
  • Gayhurst Road and London Fields West Side Gayhurst Community School - School Streets Proposal

    This consultation is about gathering views on a proposed trial of a school street scheme to make it safer and easier for children to walk and cycle to school. The scheme proposes to close the roads around the school to most of the traffic at school opening and closing times. It is also hoped that this will encourage a reduction in the numbers of children driven to school by car and to an improvement in air quality at these times. Gayhurst Road (from junction with Appleby... More
    Closed 20 October 2017
  • Hilsea Street and Elmcroft Street Millfields Community School - School Streets proposal

    This consultation is about gathering views on a proposed trial of a school street scheme to make it safer and easier for children to walk and cycle to school. The scheme proposes to close the roads around the school to most of the traffic at school opening and closing times. It is also hoped that this will encourage a reduction in the numbers of children driven to school by car and to an improvement in air quality at these times. Hilsea Street and Elmcroft Street would... More
    Closed 20 October 2017
  • Alcohol Strategy Consultation

    The Alcohol Strategy will set out the Council’s priorities for reducing alcohol related harm over the next three years. The strategy draws on what residents and partners have told us already and a range of local and national evidence summarised in our Health and Wellbeing Profile. More
    Closed 9 October 2017
  • Bowling Green Walk Improvement Scheme

    Help us improve Bowling Green Walk This scheme is part of a new approach as to how we want the streets of Shoreditch to work – a long term vision for this thriving and dynamic area of London to create streets that are safe and easy to walk or cycle on, reducing vehicle dependence and improving air quality. We would like to hear from you about existing issues and any ideas you have to improve this section of Bowling Green Walk before we develop the plans for the scheme.... More
    Closed 5 October 2017
  • Garden Walk Improvement Scheme

    Help us improve Garden Walk We are seeking your views on this proposed scheme to close a section of Garden Walk to vehicles, which is part of a new approach as to how we want the streets of Shoreditch to work - a long term vision for this thriving and dynamic area of London to create streets that are safe and easy to walk or cycle on, reducing vehicle dependence and improving air quality. The approach includes a series of schemes intended to improve walking and cycling... More
    Closed 5 October 2017
  • New Inn Yard Improvement Scheme

    Help us improve New Inn Yard This scheme is part of a new approach as to how we want the streets of Shoreditch to work - a long term vision for this thriving and dynamic area of London to create streets that are safe and easy to walk or cycle on, reducing vehicle dependence and improving air quality. We would like to hear from you about existing issues and any ideas you have to improve New Inn Yard before we develop the plans for the scheme. The approach includes a... More
    Closed 5 October 2017
  • Hackney Transport Survey 2017 - Public

    Hackney Council wants to find out how you get to work as part of a huge borough-wide survey to encourage greener travel. If you work in Hackney, take the survey and you can win £100 cash prize and employers can apply for grants of up to £2,000 towards sustainable transport promotion or facilities. In order to apply businesses will need at least 30 per cent of their employees to respond. The survey will help the Council understand how people travel to work, what would encourage people... More
    Closed 30 September 2017
  • Hackney Council Transport Survey 2017 - Staff Only

    Hackney Council wants to find out about how you get to work as part of our annual borough-wide travel survey. The survey will help the Council understand how people travel to work so that it can make improvements as well as to observe trends over time. If you take the survey you can win one of two £100 cash prizes. More
    Closed 30 September 2017
  • Discretionary Business Rates Relief Consultation 2017/18

    Hackney Council is consulting businesses on proposals for a Discretionary Business Rates Relief Scheme for allocating financial support for businesses which have seen a significant increase in their Business Rates for 2017/18 as a result of the Government led revaluation. Please read this consultation summary to find out more about the proposed changes, and what this could mean for you and your business. Consultation background Business Rates (also known and National... More
    Closed 26 September 2017
  • Anti-Social Behaviour in Hackney

    Hackney Council is consulting with residents, businesses, visitors to Hackney and other key stakeholders on its approach to public space Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), to determine whether they think the approach is correct and whether there are opportunities to do things differently. ASB covers many types of behaviour. However, this consultation is focussed on those types of ASB that are often linked to support needs, for example, some types of on-street anti-social drinking, begging or... More
    Closed 24 September 2017
  • Self-Service Payment Centre Survey

    Hackney Council wants to hear your views on the new Self-Service Payment Centre (formally Cashiers Department) so that we can improve the way you access and use the service. More
    Closed 1 September 2017
  • Wick Road Improvement Scheme

    This document outlines Hackney Council’s proposals for improving the Wick Road area between Kenworthy Road and Morning Lane, including: • reverting Wick Road to two-way traffic • adding better pedestrian crossings • creating separate cycle tracks in both directions • replacing trees • removing some car parking. More
    Closed 31 August 2017
  • Marian Court Design Consultation

    Marian Court is the final stage of the regeneration of the former Bridge and Marian Estate. Hackney Council has asked for designs that provide: • 165-175 new homes that meet current space and energy-efficency standards, replacing ageing blocks that are uneconomical to repair • New community space, such as a community centre • Ground floor commercial space, including workspace, of which at least 10% will be affordable • High-quality, well-landscaped... More
    Closed 31 August 2017
  • Making better use of Stoke Newington Town Hall and surrounds

    Hackney Council wants to make better use of the historic Stoke Newington Town Hall, Library and the under-used buildings and space to the rear, to ensure that the buildings have a vibrant and sustainable future. It is expensive for the Council to maintain these buildings and their community functions. In recent years the Council has spent over £5 million refurbishing these buildings, and more maintenance work is needed. Over the coming years it is estimated that the Council will need... More
    Closed 14 August 2017
  • Darnley Road – Elsdale Street Area Traffic Reduction Scheme

    Several streets around Frampton Park Road will be closed to through traffic and the environment will be improved with new trees. 66% of respondents supported the measures which will reduce traffic and make the area safer for walking and cycling. The junctions of Darnley Road with Elsdale Street and Loddiges Road with St Thomas’ Square will be closed to through traffic, which will improve air quality and reduce emissions on surrounding residential streets. The one way section of... More
    Closed 21 July 2017
  • Event Day Parking Consultation (Parking Zones K, N and Q).

    Parking Services wrote to you in August last year, regarding our proposals to introduce event day parking controls in your area to protect the local residents and businesses from the impact of parking stress caused by matches and events being held in the nearby Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and stadium (QEOP). More
    Closed 17 July 2017
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