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  • 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 17 August 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... More
    Closed 23 July 2023

  • Chatsworth Road Travel Survey

    A greener, healthier Chatsworth Road Earlier this year, the Council’s Cabinet approved plans to reduce traffic and cut pollution in five more areas of the borough. This will help reduce our impact on climate change and support more people to walk, shop and cycle locally. The Chatsworth Road area is one of the areas we have included in these plans. To inform these, we would like to hear from you about how you travel around the local area. We’re also speaking directly to local... More
    Closed 16 July 2023

  • Consultation on the amalgamation/closure of 6 Hackney primary schools

    Hackney Council is consulting on proposals to close or amalgamate (merge) six primary schools. The proposals have been developed due to the significant fall in pupil numbers in primary schools in Hackney. This downward trend is also happening across London. The six schools identified for amalgamation or closure have all experienced falling rolls and as a result have received less government funding for them to operate effectively. Over time, falling rolls creates increasing... More
    Closed 16 July 2023

  • Adult Social Services: Have your Say

    Have you come to Adult Social Services for help for yourself or someone you care for? Can you spare 1 ½ hours? Help us at Hackney Council to measure how we do. We want to understand what a good service means for you so we can check what we are doing well and what we can do better. How can I help? Come to one of our groups with other service users or carers. Tell us what a good service looks like for you. When and where are the groups? At 11 am on 18th July at... More
    Closed 14 July 2023

  • Children and Family Hubs Consultation

    We would like your feedback on the Council’s model for Children & Family Hubs. We are consulting on how we develop some of our existing children’s centres into four Children & Family Hubs, offering support for families with children up to 19 years old (up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities – SEND). Read the proposals for Children and Family Hubs and tell us your views on the proposals for Children and Family hubs by 13 July 2023. Share... More
    Closed 13 July 2023

  • Licensing Policy Consultation 2023

    We’re consulting on our new Statement of Licensing Policy, which outlines what will be considered when businesses apply for permission to sell alcohol, carry out regulated entertainment such as live music, film or dancing or sell hot drinks and hot food between 11pm and 5am. We are required by law to review our licensing policy at least every five years. The Policy only applies to new licensing applications, not existing licences. We are also required to promote the four... More
    Closed 26 June 2023

  • Overview and Scrutiny Work Programme - Public Consultation 2023

    Is there a local issue or area of concern that you would like Hackney Council to look at? Let us know, and teams of special, independent councillors may be able to investigate it. These investigations, part of a series that take place every year, are themed and look at how the Council and its partner organisations might improve their services. The themes are: Health. Covering adult health services (NHS community and hospital care including mental health) and social... More
    Closed 22 June 2023

  • Luke Street - Proposed Public Realm Improvements

    We are seeking your views on our proposals to transform Luke Street into a greener, more pleasant and safer street for all users and visually connect this public space with the recent upgrade of other public realm improvement areas in Shoreditch. Why are these changes being proposed? These proposals form part of the long term vision for streets in Hoxton East and Shoreditch and Hoxton West wards which reflect our aspirations for this thriving and dynamic area... More
    Closed 11 June 2023

  • A Community Garden for Mapledene Estate

    The Mapledene Estate Tenants and Residents Association (TRA) would like to develop a resident led community garden at Mapledene Estate. The space proposed for the project is in the grassy area to the east end of the estate adjacent with Gayhurst Road. See it marked in yellow on the image below. The proposal includes building 10-12 raised beds for growing food and flowers, and will welcome anyone living at Mapledene Estate to get involved. There will be tall planters for... More
    Closed 4 June 2023

  • Improving equality of access to job opportunities across Hackney - Survey and Focus Groups

    Hackney has seen rapid social and economic change over the last 15 years. This has brought many new economic opportunities for local residents, but some feel that they’re not benefiting equally from these opportunities and feel excluded from the prosperity that they see around them. Hackney is committed to creating real opportunities for residents to access work experience, training and jobs both at the Council and in our growing local economy. We would like to ask you some... More
    Closed 31 May 2023

  • West Reservoir Improvement Project

    As an inner London borough, we think it’s important to give residents as much access to green and blue space and opportunities for physical activity as possible. We are committed to working with communities to create more welcoming spaces and to be more environmentally sustainable. The West Reservoir Centre is located on 23 acres of water in a 30 acre site and, along with the West Reservoir itself, is one of the most significant leisure and natural resources in London. It provides... More
    Closed 31 May 2023

  • Rowley Gardens, Stage 1 & 2 combined parking consultation

    The Council has a robust, systematic framework for implementing parking controls in the borough. In line with the Parking and Enforcement Plan 2022-27 the Council is committed to adopting this framework when identifying the need for parking controls on uncontrolled estates. Rowley Gardens is situated within parking zone G and despite there being parking controls within the wider zone G road network, the estate itself is not subject to any formal parking controls. Due to frequent parking... More
    Closed 8 May 2023

  • Chatsworth Estate, Stage 1 & 2 combined parking consultation

    The Council has a robust, systematic framework for implementing parking controls in the borough. In line with the Parking and Enforcement Plan 2022-27 the Council is committed to adopting this framework when identifying the need for parking controls on uncontrolled estates. Chatsworth Estate is situated within parking zone N and despite there being parking controls within the wider zone N road network, the estate itself is not subject to any formal parking controls. Due to frequent... More
    Closed 8 May 2023

  • Yorkshire Grove Estate, Stage 1 & 2 combined parking consultation

    The Council has a robust, systematic framework for implementing parking controls in the borough. In line with the Parking and Enforcement Plan 2022-27 the Council is committed to adopting this framework when identifying the need for parking controls on uncontrolled estates. Yorkshire Grove Estate is situated within parking zone E and despite there being parking controls within the wider zone E road network, the estate itself is not subject to any formal parking controls. Due to frequent... More
    Closed 8 May 2023

  • St Thomas' Long Burial Ground survey

    St Thomas’ Long Burial Ground is a small green space on Well Street between Frampton Park Estate and St Thomas’ Place in Homerton. Currently there is no entrance gate from Well Street into the green space, and the only entrances are halfway down the narrow alleyway in St Thomas’ Place and one at the back of the park leading onto St Thomas’s Square. Through our Parks & Green Spaces Strategy, Hackney is committed to creating welcoming spaces. This includes opening up our... More
    Closed 30 April 2023

  • Joseph Court Tenants and Residents Association Survey

    Joseph Court Tenants and Residents Association (TRA) has been active for nearly 45 years. Their main work is to ensure the estate is well maintained and a safe pleasant place to live for the benefit of all residents and they need more residents to get involved and make a difference. Hackney Council's Resident Participation and Inclusion Team would like to encourage all residents to complete this survey and let us know your views. Please can you complete this by 14th April 2023. More
    Closed 14 April 2023

  • 2022/23 Post Audit Survey

    Dear Colleague. To help us assess and improve the quality of the Council’s internal audit service, please complete this questionnaire. Please assess the quality and value of the recent work undertaken for you by Internal Audit More
    Closed 31 March 2023

  • London Fields Lido Teaching Pool

    Hackney Council is committed to improving the quality of its leisure facilities throughout the Borough, one recent example being the development of the new award-winning Britannia Leisure Centre in Hoxton. London Fields Lido is a hugely popular and much-loved local facility, welcoming over 340,000 visitors last year. We are proposing to make improvements to the Lido, with the development of a new teaching pool to expand the swimming offer to a wider section of the community. We... More
    Closed 29 March 2023

  • Yorkshire Grove - TRA Consultation

    Yorkshire Grove 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 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 neighbours, learning more about Housing Services... More
    Closed 15 March 2023

  • Lansdowne Drive Bus Gate - Proposal to extend operational times

    We are seeking your views regarding our proposal to extend the operational hours of the Lansdowne Drive bus gate. This forms part of a broader project to improve the London Fields low traffic neighbourhood (LTN), following traffic monitoring and feedback from residents during its trial period. The low traffic neighbourhood was made permanent in February 2022. This is part of our plans to rebuild a greener Hackney, improve road safety and support people to walk, shop and cycle... More
    Closed 12 March 2023

  • Lordship North - TRA Funds

    When Lordship North's Tenant and Resident Association dissolved, there were still funds in their bank account; a total of £3,838.76. As residents of Lordship North Estate, it is for you to decide how these funds should be spent, whether it is on estate improvement and/ or activities to develop community cohesion. Hackney Council's Resident Participation Team would like to encourage as many residents as possible to share their views on how this money can be best spent to benefit the community.... More
    Closed 6 March 2023

  • 'Love Hackney' Magazine

    'Love Hackney' is the Council’s new publication which replaces 'Hackney Today', 'Hackney Life' and 'Our Homes'. The motivation behind creating one magazine was to make communicating with our residents more streamlined, and to create a stronger brand recognition. We have worked with residents' feedback to produce a magazine that we are confident has a much stronger brand identity and contains all the elements our residents need and like, but we are really keen to hear your... More
    Closed 27 February 2023

  • Rhodes Estate Survey

    Hackney Council is committed to supporting residents to understand the impact of having Rhodes as the name for your estate and community hall. Residents came to us in 2020 requesting support having raised concerns about the name. This is due to its link with Cecil John Rhodes and his documented imperial exploitation and legacy of racial policies in Southern Africa. You can read about this here: Rhodes information leaflet This survey is an opportunity for you to share your thoughts... More
    Closed 19 February 2023

  • Local Housing Surgeries Survey

    The Council wants all residents who live in Hackney Council-managed homes to help shape new local housing surgeries where they will be able to get face-to-face help and advice on housing issues. Housing Services is bringing in new weekly surgeries in local community buildings early next year where residents will be able to discuss issues affecting them with their local housing officers. The new surgeries will replace the housing area offices which have been closed since the national... More
    Closed 31 January 2023

  • The cost of living crisis and the impact on the cultural sector in Hackney

    We want to hear from Hackney’s cultural sector about the cost of living crisis and the impact on your organisation. The Council intends to use this information to gain a better understanding of how the crisis is affecting Hackney’s creative and cultural business community and, if necessary, to lobby the government to provide more targeted support for the sector. You don’t have to complete the whole survey. If you do not have the answer to every question, please feel... More
    Closed 31 January 2023

  • Help us to develop Children & Family Hubs

    We want your help to develop exciting plans that will bring together support for families, children and young people in a new, more joined-up way. ‘Children and Family Hubs’ will offer help and support to families from conception up until age 19 (or 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities- SEND). The hubs will see professionals and services from right across the Council, as well as from the health, community and voluntary sectors, working together to... More
    Closed 20 January 2023

  • Waterson Street - Proposed road safety and public realm scheme

    Overview The Council is seeking your views on a proposal to address congestion issues on Waterson Street that have arisen since the introduction of the traffic filter on Cremer Street. This filter was initially implemented in February 2021 on an experimental basis, but has now been made permanent. To address congestion issues, we are proposing to introduce a traffic filter on Waterson Street. The filter would prevent traffic from travelling from... More
    Closed 16 January 2023

  • Draft Climate Action Plan Consultation

    We’re consulting on Hackney’s draft Climate Action Plan for 2023-2030. The Climate Action Plan (CAP) sets out an integrated approach for tackling the climate and ecological crisis. It provides a framework for everyone to take action to reduce emissions and adapt to the climate change that is already occurring, driven by an ambitious vision for a greener Hackney in 2030. This CAP is designed to set us in the right direction, but it will continue to be developed to keep pace with... More
    Closed 10 January 2023
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