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  • Connecting Hoxton Updates

    We’re investing in Hoxton’s streets and spaces to help people feel more connected, healthier and less isolated. This project is called "Connecting Hoxton". Find out what’s changing and have your say. Our aims for Hoxton We want Hoxton to be a healthier, safer and more welcoming place for everyone by: Making it easier and safer to walk, cycle and use public spaces. Supporting people to live more active, healthier lives. Improving... More

  • Amhurst Road and Pembury Circus Transformation

    Work on the Amhurst Road and Pembury Circus transformation will begin on 17 February 2025 and is expected to last at least 18 months. For regular updates on construction progress and how the works may affect you, visit our Amhurst Road and Pembury Circus construction updates page . This transformation is part of our plan for a greener, safer, and healthier Hackney Central. The project, funded by the government, will create: A new linear park on Amhurst Road with... More

  • 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

  • Hackney Homes for Hackney Children

    What we’re doing We’ve secured funding to refurbish two Council buildings in order to create two small children’s homes in Hackney, to provide new homes for Hackney children who are in the care of the Local Authority. The two identified properties are: The former caretaker’s home next to Ann Tayler Children’s Centre The former caretaker’s home for Oldhill School, on Firsby Road Proposed plans The former caretaker's home at Ann Tayler... More

  • Reimagining Hackney Museum

    Hackney Council has secured a £2.24 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to redesign and transform Hackney Museum. The project will create a more dynamic and inclusive museum space, with the aim of using the museum’s unique historical collections in bold and exciting new ways. This once-in-a-generation transformation will ensure Hackney Museum remains a trusted and inspiring space where local people can explore their heritage, share their stories, and reflect... 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

  • 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

  • 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 March 2027

  • 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

  • New Homes Programme

    Consultation has already begun. Sign up for email updates to hear more. This page is for information only. What we’re doing Since 2011, Hackney has led the way in building new council homes. Our innovative, in-house building programme is now followed by other councils across London and the UK. So far this has delivered more than 1,000 new homes, prioritising council homes for social rent. Between 2022 to 2026, we want to deliver 1,000 new homes for social rent –... More
    Closes 31 December 2026

  • 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
    Closes 19 February 2026

  • 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
    Closes 31 January 2026

  • 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
    Closes 27 January 2026

  • Connecting Hoxton Design Consultation

    Hackney Council is working with residents, community organisations and design teams to improve public spaces and community facilities in Hoxton. The objectives for this work are: Strengthening Hoxton’s identity and putting community at the heart of development A thriving and affordable market street Championing organisations and businesses delivering social value in Hoxton Cherishing and supporting Hoxton’s young and old Improving the pedestrian... More
    Closes 18 January 2026

  • 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
    Closes 18 January 2026

  • 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
    Closes 9 January 2026

  • 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
    Closes 9 January 2026

  • 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
    Closes 24 December 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
    Closes 21 December 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
    Closes 18 December 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
    Closes 17 December 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
    Closes 14 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
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