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Equality Plan Consultation
In 2022, Hackney Council adopted a new Strategic Plan. This presents the Council's ambitions for the next four years. It also describes the key challenges. The plan sets out how we will respond, working with residents and partners. The plan includes commitments for how the Council maximises its own resources - jobs, contracts and making best use of our spaces and assets. We are in one of the most difficult times in post war memory, with deep inequalities in society, and in our borough.... MoreClosed 21 January 2024 -
Public Health Funerals Policy Consultation
Hackney Council would like your views on a proposed Public Health Funerals Policy, which defines when and how a person who dies within Hackney will be considered for a Public Health funeral. A copy of the proposed policy can be viewed here . A Public Health funeral is the cremation or burial of someone who has died, usually alone, is unclaimed and often without funds to provide for their own funeral. The Council complies with national legislation on public health funerals. ... MoreClosed 17 January 2024 -
Hackney Downs Low Traffic Neighbourhood - Proposed improvements
This consultation outlines proposals to improve the Hackney Downs low traffic neighbourhood (LTN), following traffic monitoring and feedback from residents during its trial period. The LTN was made permanent in February 2022. These proposals are part of our plans to create a greener, healthier Hackney, improve road safety and support people to walk, shop and cycle locally. For more information on the Hackney Downs LTN, visit hackney.gov.uk/hackney-downs-ltn Why are we proposing... MoreClosed 14 January 2024 -
Downham Road - Proposed road safety and public realm improvement scheme
Help us improve Downham Road Following two drop-in events with local people, we are proposing to improve a section of Downham Road between the junctions of De Beauvoir Road and Kingsland Road (A10). This includes widening pavements, creating chicanes to reduce vehicle speeds and adding new trees, rain gardens and more greenery. This will help create a safer and more pleasant walking environment along the street. We are now seeking your views on these proposals. Why are these... MoreClosed 14 January 2024 -
Rhodes Estate Renaming Consultation
In 2020, your Residents and Tenants Association requested support from the Council’s Review, Rename & Reclaim programme to consult on the name of the Estate and Community Hall. This is the name given to Hackney Council’s review into the legacies of African enslavement history and colonialism in Hackney. Engagement took place on the estate in 2022 with a consultation taking place in January 2023. This returned a 63% majority agreeing to renaming the estate. In July 2023 your... MoreClosed 7 January 2024 -
Marvin Street, Sylvester Road and Penpoll Road New pocket park and transport facilities
Hackney Central is changing Big changes are coming to Hackney Central, which will mean cleaner air, less traffic, and better facilities for the community. We’re proposing a range of changes, shaped by the views of thousands of local people and informed by a new town centre strategy created alongside the local community. Now we’ve received a £19 million boost from the Levelling Up Fund, it’s time to start delivering on them. We’re proposing transformational... MoreClosed 20 December 2023 -
Have your say on the 2025/26 admissions arrangements of six schools in Hackney
Six voluntary aided schools and academies in Hackney are consulting on their admission arrangements for the school year 2025-2026. The following schools are consulting. The proposed admissions arrangements for each school are linked below: Cardinal Pole Catholic School Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Mossbourne Community Academy Mossbourne Riverside Academy St Mary’s Church of England Primary School Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School ... MoreClosed 17 December 2023 -
Bus Priority Proposal for Routes 38, 242 and 277 - Graham Road between Royal Oak Road and the Railway Bridge
This consultation seeks to gather views on proposals to extend the existing eastbound bus lane on Graham Road between Royal Oak Road and the Railway Bridge. Why are these changes being proposed? The Council is committed to making Hackney’s roads safer for everyone living, working and visiting the borough as well as promoting public transport and helping to make buses more reliable. In addition to achieving faster journey times for bus users, these changes aim to encourage... MoreClosed 17 December 2023 -
Queensbridge Road Cycling Improvements - between Whiston Road and Albion Drive
Introduction In 2020, the Council introduced new protected cycle lanes on Queensbridge Road between Whiston Road and Albion Drive to help encourage more people to cycle. These were implemented as a trial before being made permanent in 2022. We now have funding available to improve the cycle lanes with more permanent materials and planting and would like to hear your views on the proposals. Why are we implementing these proposals? The existing cycling facilities at... MoreClosed 17 December 2023 -
Dog Control Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)
We are extending this consultation in response to comments from residents about providing additional clarity on the proposals. In addition, on the consultation page, some areas were missing from the list of proposed new sites that would be subject to dog controls, so we have added these and attached a copy of the draft PSPO. All existing and new comments received in the consultation will be analysed and used to inform any recommendations by Council officers to Cabinet on the content of... MoreClosed 15 December 2023 -
Residents' Estate Improvement Fund 2023
The Residents' Estate Improvement Fund The Residents' Estate Improvement Fund 2024 - 2025 is now open for your ideas. The fund is an annual investment pot that helps residents work with the Council to choose and deliver the changes they want to see on their estate. This can be spent on one-off, physical changes to improve outdoor and communal areas on estates, whether it’s enhancing what’s in place already or creating brand new facilities. This can include anything from... MoreClosed 14 December 2023 -
A Community Garden for Fawcett Estate
Local residents have approached Hackney Council's Resident Participation team with the proposal of developing a community gardening project in the green area at Fawcett Estate backing onto Springfield Park. We invite you to find out more, and share your views on this proposal by completing the survey below. If you would like to complete a paper survey or need any information on this consultation in a different format please email get.involved@hackney.gov.uk . We’ll consider your... MoreClosed 10 December 2023 -
Nightingale Mosaic Project and Litter bin
Residents at Nightingale Estate have the opportunity to work with 'Hackney Mosaic Project', based in Hackney Downs, to create a mosaic panel to be installed within the estate. We invite you to vote on your favourite design proposal. We would also like your feedback on the former litter bin on Napoleon Road which has been turned into a raised planter. If you would like to complete a paper survey or need any information on this consultation in a different format please email ... MoreClosed 10 December 2023 -
Statutory Proposals to Discontinue and / or Amalgamate Primary Schools
The closing date for receipt of responses to the representation period was 3 November 2023 at 5pm. For more information about the proposals, please visit education.hackney.gov.uk/content/primary-schools-potential-changes --- The following proposals have been published on 6 October 2023. Within four weeks from the date of publication of the proposals, any person may object to or make comments on the proposals by using any of the feedback routes detailed below. Click... MoreClosed 3 November 2023 -
Council finances and budget communications campaign
The Council, like our residents, is facing increased costs of goods and services plus we continue to experience rising demand for vital services for some of our more vulnerable residents. These pressures taken alongside real term funding reductions of over 40% since 2010 place immense strain on Council resources. To address these financial challenges, the Council must make significant savings now and over the next few years to ensure we can continue to deliver key services and... MoreClosed 26 October 2023 -
Hoxton Street Conservation Area Review 2023
Hoxton Street Conservation Area was designated in 1983 as a historic commercial street with a number of good quality buildings surviving from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. However, no appraisal of the Conservation Area has been conducted until now. Hackney Council has undertaken comprehensive research for a new Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, including a proposed boundary extension to the east. We are inviting your opinions on the Draft Conservation Area... MoreClosed 4 October 2023 -
Underwood Street Conservation Area Review 2023
Underwood Street Conservation Area was designated in 1990 but has never had an appraisal. Hackney Council has carried out detailed research for a new Conservation Area Appraisal and Managament Plan with a proposed boundary extension to the east. We are inviting your opinions on the Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, in addition to a Draft Boundary Map. You can download the Conservation Area boundary map and the Appraisal and Management Plan below. MoreClosed 4 October 2023 -
Pavement licence objection form
Pavement licences have been introduced by government to facilitate the safe reopening of eligible hospitality establishments as Covid-19 lockdown measures are being relaxed. The licence grants businesses permission to place tables and chairs on certain public footways and highways adjacent to the premises that made the application for the sale of food and drink, or for the consumption of food and drink sold by the relevant premises. Prior to the granting of a licence a consultation... MoreClosed 30 September 2023 -
Stage Four consultation - Review of parking controls in Zone P Area (Victoria Park Village)
Parking Zone (PZ) P was last reviewed in 2015. Since then there have been various developments and parking changes both within the parking zone and in the zones surrounding it. In line with our Parking and Enforcement Plan, the Council has a duty to review parking zones as and when they are needed. The review process is a great opportunity for us to hear about your parking experience within your PZ and to find out whether it is currently meeting your parking needs. Every resident... MoreClosed 25 September 2023 -
Council Tax Reduction Scheme Consultation 2023
Have your say on Hackney’s proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme Hackney Council is consulting residents on proposals to revise the current Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS). Please read this consultation summary 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 a low income to pay their Council Tax. Under the current scheme, a Hackney resident liable for... MoreClosed 24 September 2023 -
City & Hackney Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy
What we’re doing: a strategy for sexual and reproductive health Sexual health and wellbeing are a normal part of our everyday health and wellbeing. This is the same for reproductive health, such as the choices we make about contraception and pregnancy. They are human rights. In Hackney and the City of London, we want to support people with having a happy and healthy sexual life. We also want to support people with planning or preventing pregnancies. We do this by providing... MoreClosed 20 September 2023 -
Housing Services "Future Spending Priorities" - Results
The report can be viewed and downloaded here or in the screen below. MoreClosed 10 September 2023 -
Pembury Road and Cricketfield Road - Proposed road safety and public realm improvements
Help us improve Pembury Road and Cricketfield Road We are proposing to introduce new road safety and public realm improvements along Pembury Road and Cricketfield Road (A104) from Pembury Circus to Downs Road. These include: traffic calming measures to reduce vehicle speeds, new cycle lanes on Pembury Road, raising existing zebra crossings and implementing rain gardens. We are now seeking your views on these proposals. The proposals form part of our plans to create a... MoreClosed 10 September 2023 -
Wayland Avenue, Sandringham Road and Sigdon Road - Green and Healthy Streets proposals
We are seeking your views on proposals to improve Wayland Avenue, Sandringham Road and Sigdon Road to achieve a safer, more pleasant environment along these streets with new landscaping that incorporates new rain gardens (a type of Sustainable Drainage System or SuDS) with new trees, low level planting and refurbished footways and road carriageway. The proposals form part of our plans to create a greener, healthier Hackney, improve road safety and support people to walk, shop and... MoreClosed 10 September 2023 -
Stage Four consultation - Review of parking controls in Zone F Area (Hoxton)
Parking Zone (PZ) F was last reviewed in 2010. Since then there have been various developments and parking changes both within the parking zone and in the zones surrounding it. In line with our Parking and Enforcement Plan, the Council has a duty to review parking zones as and when they are needed. The review process is a great opportunity for us to hear about your parking experience within your PZ and to find out whether it is currently meeting your parking needs. Every resident... MoreClosed 28 August 2023 -
Take Part: Air Quality Web Tool Champions
Thank you for your interest in becoming an air quality champion! Hackney alongside Tower Hamlets and Newham Councils and the City of London Corporation are currently mid-way through a joint project, funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). For this part of the project, we are looking to recruit air quality champions. Champions will help to share information on air quality with others. For example with other residents or local community or faith... MoreClosed 23 August 2023 -
Infant Feeding Survey
Hackney Council will be enhancing breastfeeding support and developing a community-based Infant Feeding Peer Support Service. The below survey has 15 questions and takes up to 10 minutes to complete; please can you complete by the 21st August 2023. We would like to hear from parents of children aged 0-2 years about their experiences of breastfeeding and infant feeding support to inform the design of this service and to ensure it meets your needs. We are looking to hear from... MoreClosed 21 August 2023 -
Burma Court Estate, Arakan House and Clissold Small Blocks TRA Consultation
Burma Court Estate, Arakan House and Clissold Small Blocks has had a Tenant and Residents Association (TRA) for many years but for various reasons it has not been formerly active. A TRA is a group of residents who meet regularly to discuss ways to improve the Estate and the area they live in. This includes liaising with the Housing Officer, organising events for residents, and bringing funding and community projects to the Estate which improve everyone's lives. It is a great way of meeting... MoreClosed 17 August 2023 -
Ash Grove SPD
Hackney Council’s planning team are creating new planning guidance for the land at Ash Grove bus garage and the transport depot on Andrews Road, called a Supplementary Planning Document. This area has been identified as a potential site for new development in Hackney’s Local Plan – a document guiding new development in the borough – which could create a greener, electric bus depot alongside new homes, commercial spaces and community facilities. The new Supplementary Planning... MoreClosed 31 July 2023 -
Hackney Markets Strategy 2023-28
Street markets hold a very special place in Hackney and are part of a long tradition of thriving markets in the borough stretching back hundreds of years. Hackney’s markets remain a place where people shop and interact with one another, and therefore serve very important social and economic functions. Hackney Council is currently updating its Markets Strategy for the period 2023-28. This provides an overview of our plans for the development and improvement of our markets over... MoreClosed 23 July 2023
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