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  • Morris Blitz Court- Future Development

    Morris Blitz Court housing office site is one of 14 locations across Hackney that will make up a new programme to build around 400 new homes. 75% of the new homes across the programme, and 100% of the new homes at Morris Blitz Court, will be council homes for social rent. These homes will be prioritised for local residents through our local lettings policy – which means current residents in the local area with established housing needs would get first preference for new Council rented... More
    Closes 15 October 2024
  • Post-event survey to understand eating habits

    Thank you for attending the Climate Team's lunchtime food tasting events! We hope you enjoyed the spread of delicious plant-based foods that were on offer, all from local Hackney suppliers. We’d really value 3 minutes of your time to complete a feedback questionnaire which will help us to determine if the plant-based food tasting experience has impacted your views on eating habits. You will also have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win one of five £20 vouchers for a... More
    Closes 18 October 2024
  • Air Quality Action Plan Engagement (2026-2030)

    If you would like to skip straight to the survey without reading the information below, please CLICK HERE Background Air pollution is the largest environmental risk to health in the UK. The health effects of exposure to air pollution are wide-ranging and can affect everyone. They can particularly affect vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly. There is evidence that exposure to air pollution can: lead to or worsen asthma result in poor lung... More
    Closes 18 October 2024
  • Blandford Court Development Proposal- Stage 2

    Hackney Council is excited to announce a new housing programme, New Homes Programme (NHP), aimed at building around 400 new homes across 14 locations, including Blandford 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... More
    Closes 19 October 2024
  • Fellows Court and Weymouth Court Development Proposal- Stage 2

    Hackney Council is excited to announce a new housing programme, New Homes Programme (NHP), aimed at building around 400 new homes across 14 locations, including Fellows Court garages and Weymouth Court garages. 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... More
    Closes 19 October 2024
  • Cumulative Impact Assessment Consultation

    Hackney Council is carrying out a 12 week consultation to determine whether a Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) should be published for Shoreditch and Dalston. A CIA helps to manage the number and type and density of licensed premises within an area. Licensed premises include places which sell alcohol, provide late-night hot food or hot drinks (between 11pm and 5am), or where a range of sporting, music or performance events take place. A CIA would only apply to new... More
    Closes 20 October 2024
  • Hackney Night Time Strategy Consultation

    The London Borough of Hackney is developing an evening and night time strategy to balance supporting the evening and night time economy with the needs of residents. The Strategy will set out the Borough’s strategic vision for the evening and night time (6 pm to 6 am) which will help shape, influence and link with wider strategies and inform policies across the Council. It provides guidance for partner organisations, residents and businesses to ensure the night-time economy in the... More
    Closes 20 October 2024
  • Buckland Court Development Proposal

    Hackney Council is excited to announce a new housing programme aimed at building around 400 new homes across 14 locations, including Buckland Court. Across the whole programme 75% of the 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... More
    Closes 22 October 2024
  • Denne Terrace and Dunston Road - Proposed public realm improvements

    Overview 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. Following the installation of a toucan crossing (signal controlled pedestrian and cycle crossing) near the canal... More
    Closes 27 October 2024
  • Cropley Court Development Proposal

    Hackney Council is excited to announce a new housing programme aimed at building around 400 new homes across 14 locations, including Cropley Court. Across the whole programme 75% of the 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... More
    Closes 27 October 2024
  • Polling Districts Consultation

    The aim of the consultation is to gather insight on the current arrangements for polling districts and stations. A polling district is a geographical area set for the purposes of an election only. All voters who live in the same polling district go to the same polling place to vote, which should be located within the border where possible. The review is necessary due to several key reasons: Current Venue Evaluation: We are required to assess the suitability of... More
    Closes 31 October 2024
  • Proposal for St Mary's Church of England Primary School

    Hackney Council is consulting on a proposal to close St Mary’s Church of England Primary School on 31 August 2025. Please read the proposal document for St Mary’s Church of England Primary School for full information about the proposal and before sharing your views. The consultation will close on 19 November at 5pm. The decision about these proposals will be made following consideration of a number of factors, including the results of this survey. We are also... More
    Closes 19 November 2024
  • Proposal for St Dominic's Catholic Primary School

    Hackney Council is consulting on a proposal to close St Dominic's Catholic Primary School on 31 August 2025. Please read the proposal document for St Dominic's Catholic Primary School for full information about the proposal and before sharing your views. NOTE: The previous version of the St Dominic's proposal document included an error in the whole school roll number in the text on page 2. The roll number was correctly stated in the table on page 3. The error has now been... More
    Closes 19 November 2024
  • Proposal for Sir Thomas Abney Primary School

    Hackney Council is consulting on proposals either to close Sir Thomas Abney Primary School and amalgamate (merge) it with Holmleigh Primary School, by offering all Sir Thomas Abney pupils a place there, or to close it without amalgamating. Under both proposals Sir Thomas Abney would close on 31 August 2025. The proposal to merge with Holmleigh means that the school would also move to the Sir Thomas Abney site permanently. A larger site would be needed to accommodate the children from both... More
    Closes 19 November 2024
  • Proposal for Oldhill Community School

    Hackney Council is consulting on proposals either to close Oldhill Community School and amalgamate (merge) it with Harrington Hill Primary School, by offering all Oldhill pupils a place there, or to close it without amalgamating. Under both proposals Oldhill would close on 31 August 2025. Please read the proposal document for Oldhill Community School for full information about the proposal and before sharing your views. The consultation will close on 19 November at 5pm. The... More
    Closes 19 November 2024
  • Proposal for Holmleigh Primary School

    Hackney Council is consulting on a proposal to expand Holmleigh Primary School to two forms of entry (2 classes per year group). This proposal is linked to another which proposes to close Sir Thomas Abney Primary School on 31 August 2025. The two proposals together would mean that the schools can be merged. All pupils at Sir Thomas Abney would be offered a place at the expanded Holmleigh school. If following consultation Holmleigh does expand, it would move to the current Sir Thomas... More
    Closes 19 November 2024
  • Proposal for Harrington Hill Primary School

    Hackney Council is consulting on a proposal to expand Harrington Hill Primary School to two forms of entry (2 classes per year group). This proposal is linked to another one to close Oldhill Community School on 31 August 2025. The two proposals together would mean that the schools can be merged. All pupils at Oldhill would be offered a place at the expanded Harrington Hill school. Harrington Hill would remain on its current site. Please read the proposal document for Harrington Hill... More
    Closes 19 November 2024
  • Proposed changes to Hackney primary schools

    Hackney Council is consulting on changes that would affect up to six primary schools. This is because the significant fall in pupil numbers has caused the financial position of some of the borough’s schools to worsen to the point that it is no longer possible for the Council to maintain them. The proposals affect six primary schools. The consultation will run from 8 October to 19 November, 5pm. Please click on the links below to read the proposals and have your say: ... More
    Closes 19 November 2024
  • Experimental School Street SS52 at Grasmere Primary School

    Hackney Council is gathering views on School Street zone SS52 at Grasmere Primary School. A School Street is where a road, or some roads, temporarily becomes a Pedestrian and Cycle Zone during school opening and closing times, whilst maintaining access for residents, pedestrians and cyclists. The purpose of School Streets is to tackle congestion, improve road safety, air quality and accessibility, and encourage active and sustainable travel for the journey to school. Why we are... More
    Closes 7 December 2024
  • Fostering Survey

    Over the last few years, the country has experienced a decline in the number of people putting themselves forward to foster, whilst the need for new foster carers increases. This is a growing issue for local authorities, who incur large costs placing children with Independent fostering agencies whilst not always getting the best service. Having more in-house carers would not only save the service money, but enable funds to be redirected into better support for our children... More
    Closes 23 December 2024
  • Experimental School Street SS53 at The Urswick School

    Hackney Council is gathering views on School Street zone SS53 at The Urswick School. A School Street is where a road, or some roads, temporarily becomes a Pedestrian and Cycle Zone during school opening and closing times, whilst maintaining access for residents, pedestrians and cyclists. The purpose of School Streets is to tackle congestion, improve road safety, air quality and accessibility, and encourage active and sustainable travel for the journey to school. Why we are trialling a... More
    Closes 23 March 2025
  • Kings Hall Leisure Centre

    What we’re doing We’ve appointed a design team, led by FaulknerBrowns Architects, to develop the initial proposal to refurbish and improve Kings Hall Leisure Centre. The plans are not yet funded but we are working to secure and improve the building for the community. The current proposal includes: a convenient level access entrance for users with disabilities refurbishing the existing pool a new teaching pool a new sauna and steam room new... More
    Closes 28 March 2025
  • Parking Permit System – Survey

    Tell us what you think We’re keen to hear your thoughts on your new Permit system. If you’ve got a couple of spare minutes, we’d really appreciate you giving us your feedback! Please note: We may use your feedback anonymously, in future communications campaigns. More
    Closes 31 December 2025
  • Hackney Naming Hub

    Hackney Council is inviting you to add suggestions for names for future roads, buildings, and other public spaces that represent your community in Hackney. With your help we want to create a knowledge bank of names that will help the Council to address underrepresentation in the public realm by acknowledging the history and achievements of Hackney’s diverse and migrant communities, women's histories, LGBTQIA+ histories, disabled people's histories, and working class histories. ... More
    Closes 30 March 2027
  • Request parking controls

    If you currently live in an area which is experiencing high parking stress, you can request for parking controls for your road using the online questionnaire below. The feedback received will be assessed periodically to identify areas where we have received a high number of requests. If you would like parking controls introduced on your road urgently, we would also recommend that you start a petition with your neighbours. The petition should include the name of the street and times... More
    Closes 31 December 2060
  • Reimagining Amhurst Road

    Watch the fly-through video above to see our plans for transforming Amhurst Road and Pembury Circus in Hackney Central. This visual tour reveals how we aim to reduce through traffic and enhance safety for pedestrians. The project will introduce approximately 1,900 sqm of new public garden areas, increase canopy cover with additional tree planting, and create a more inviting space for residents and visitors. What we’re doing We are transforming Amhurst Road and... More
  • Hackney Town Hall Square

    The Hackney Town Hall Square redesign aims to revitalise the heart of Hackney Central, creating a more inclusive, accessible, and flexible space for everyone. The redesign will preserve the square’s historical significance while enhancing its usability for community activities, gatherings, and day-to-day use. This project is a key part of Hackney Council’s wider strategy to improve public spaces in the borough, making them more welcoming and functional for residents, businesses,... More
  • Hackney Central Library

    What we’re doing Hackney Central Library is the borough’s busiest library – and it will soon have better facilities and be more accessible to more people. Proposals we’re looking at include: flexible and inclusive equipment to make it more accessible to more people children and young people’s zones collaborative learning spaces bookable meeting spaces new study spaces exhibition spaces Why we’re doing it The library... More
  • Morning Lane Tesco store

    Engagement activities are expected to begin later in 2024. This page is for information only. What we’re doing In 2017, Hackney Council purchased the land at 55 Morning Lane, home to the Tesco supermarket, to ensure greater control over its future redevelopment after Tesco announced plans to sell. Our aim is to deliver new homes, new jobs, and an improved Tesco store, all shaped by the needs and aspirations of the local community. We are preparing a site brief that will... More
  • Hackney Central Wayfinding

    The Hackney Central Wayfinding Strategy aims to improve how residents and visitors navigate Hackney Central by creating a more connected, accessible, and welcoming town centre. This project focuses on making the area easier to explore while reflecting Hackney’s unique identity and heritage through signs, landmarks, and route markers. Our goal is to promote safe and sustainable travel, improve accessibility, and enhance the overall experience of moving through the area. What... More
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