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  • Tell us about your experience accessing Council services.

    Hackney Customer Services team would like to hear the views of all Hackney residents, particularly those who use (or may use) the phone, regarding how they access Hackney Council Services or raise a query or complaint. This is so we can better understand how and why residents access services, what residents expect when they call the Council, and views on how we handle their data. This survey will support the information we have already collected from residents who we are working with to shape... More
    Opened 15 March 2021

  • New council homes for the De Beauvoir Estate – Phase 1

    Hackney is facing a severe housing shortage, with more than 3,000 families living in hostels and other temporary accommodation – part of more than 13,000 families on our housing waiting list. That’s why Hackney is building. At the De Beauvoir Estate, we are proposing to build 186 new homes in Phase 1 here as part of our commitment to make the most of land on our estates alongside delivering improvements for existing residents. Online events We’re holding online sessions... More
    Opened 15 March 2021

  • Cassland Road Gardens online session feedback

    Thank you for joining the Cassland Road Gardens online session. We hope you found it informative and felt able to express your veiws. It's really important for us to be sensitive to the views of all local people, especially those who might be impacted by any of the future consultations around renaming streets, buildings and public spaces. We would now like to invite you to complete a short survey. This will help us understand what worked and what did not work so well, in order... More
    Opened 5 March 2021

  • New council homes for Lincoln Court - March 2021

    Hackney is facing a severe housing shortage, with more than 3,000 families living in hostels and other temporary accommodation - some of more than 13,000 families on our housing waiting list. That’s why Hackney is building. As part of our plans to provide much-needed housing on council-owned land, we’re proposing to build 80-90 homes at Lincoln Court. We are keen to hear your thoughts on our plans - please review the information in the documents below and complete the online survey... More
    Opened 4 March 2021

  • Clapton Pond play area improvements

    Have your say on the refurbishment of the play area in Clapton Pond Due to the current social distancing restrictions we aren’t able to run design and feedback sessions with children, families and schools in the way we usually do. If you have children in your home we’d love to hear what they think of the designs. Please include their views when completing the survey. You can view the design by clicking on the link below. Clapton Pond play area design More
    Opened 25 February 2021

  • Cassland Road Gardens Renaming Consultation

    You may have noticed that the name of Cassland Road Gardens was taken down in December 2020 and replaced with a welcome sign. This was the first action taken by the Review, Rename, Reclaim project, which is the name given to Hackney Council’s review into the legacies of African enslavement history and colonialism in Hackney. In June 2020, Hackney Council announced the Review, Rename, Reclaim project which gives us all an opportunity to rethink the names of spaces where communities... More
    Opened 22 February 2021

  • Ravey Street - Proposed Public Realm Improvements

    Help us improve Ravey Street This webpage outlines proposals to transform Ravey Street into a high-quality public space. Why are these changes being proposed? These proposals form part of the long term vision for streets in Shoreditch and Hoxton which reflect our aspirations for this thriving and dynamic area of London. We want to create streets that are safe, easy to walk or cycle on, reduce vehicle dominance and help to improve air quality. ... More
    Opened 12 February 2021

  • New North Road - Proposed Public Realm Improvements

    This webpage outlines proposals to improve a section of New North Road to achieve a safer and more pleasant walking environment along the street, and visually connect this public space with the recent upgrade of Pitfield Street Triangle. We are now seeking your views on the proposals. Why are these changes being proposed? These proposals form part of the long term vision for streets in Shoreditch and Hoxton which reflect our aspirations for this... More
    Opened 12 February 2021

  • Leonard Street (west) - Proposed Modal Filter & Public Realm Improvements

    This webpage outlines proposals to improve Leonard Street, between Tabernacle Street and Kiffen Street, to achieve a safer and more pleasant environment along the street, and to connect various key public spaces within Shoreditch as part of the Shoreditch Plan. We are now seeking your views on the proposals. Why are these changes being proposed? These proposals form part of the long term vision for streets in Shoreditch and Hoxton which reflect our... More
    Opened 12 February 2021

  • New council homes for Frampton Park Estate - February 2021

    Hackney is facing a severe housing shortage, with more than 3,000 families living in hostels and other temporary accommodation - some of more than 13,000 families on our housing waiting list. That’s why Hackney is building. As part of our plans to provide much-needed housing on council-owned land, we’re proposing to build 69 new homes at Frampton Park. We are also proposing to transform the public spaces across the estate to make them more attractive, accessible and enjoyable. We are... More
    Opened 1 February 2021

  • Colville Estate Phase 2C January 2021

    Hackney is facing a severe housing shortage, with more than 3,000 families living in hostels and other temporary accommodation and thousands more on the waiting list for social housing. That’s why Hackney is building. As part of our plans to provide much-needed housing on Council-owned land, we’re proposing to build 935 homes on the Colville Estate, replacing the original 432 homes with brand new homes for all tenants, alongside additional new homes and wider improvements to the... More
    Opened 9 January 2021

  • Wilton Way Proposed SuDS Scheme and Public Realm Improvements

    We are seeking your views on proposals to improve Wilton Way to achieve a safer, more pleasant environment along the street with new landscaping that incorporates Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) with new trees, low level planting and refurbished footways. Why are these changes being proposed? The Council is committed to making our roads safer for everyone living, working and visiting the borough. These changes aim to create an environment that will encourage... More
    Opened 18 December 2020

  • Have your say on how we allocate homes and support people in housing need - Online sessions registration

    To view the full consultation, visit: https://consultation.hackney.gov.uk/communications-and-consultation/have-your-say-on-how-we-allocate-homes-and-support Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the consultation drop-in sessions are being held online. These events will take place during January and February, when you can put your questions to officers from the Benefits and Housing Needs Service. Please register using the registration form below. The sessions will be held on Zoom,... More
    Opened 14 December 2020

  • Have your say on how we allocate homes and support people in housing need

    44% of Hackney residents live in social housing, provided by either the Council or a social landlord such as a housing association. The majority of social rent homes in the borough are offered by Hackney Council to households on the Council’s housing register, with applicants and tenants able to bid for homes that are available. More than 13,000 households are currently on this list, including those without a suitable place to live and those whose social rent home doesn’t meet their... More
    Opened 14 December 2020

  • Nye Bevan Estate Concierge Consultation

    Please note that this link is for the original consultation for a Concierge Service at 53-98 Nye Bevan Estate. Ufortunately due to the low response we have relaunched the consultation to give any residents who didn't respond the first time to have their views heard. Putting in a Concierge Service will have a cost implication for residents, so it’s vital that those affected let us know if they are happy with the proposals. The link to the updated consultation is here: Nye... More
    Opened 7 December 2020

  • Stage One Consultation: Introduction of Parking Controls in Stamford Hill (East & West)

    Since the 2018 parking zone consultation there has been increased parking stress on roads in Stamford Hill East & West, due to commuters, businesses and residents of neighbouring areas seeking to take advantage of the free parking and the expansion of controlled parking zones in nearby Zone U, Zone T and in neighbouring Haringey. Following the receipt of individual requests and petitions for the introduction of parking controls in Stamford Hill East & West, the Council carried out a... More
    Opened 7 December 2020

  • Greener Travel - Focus Group Registration

    Following the government's announcement to end the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 and in preparation for the expansion of Ultra Low Emission Zone in 2021, the Council would like to invite Hackney residents to attend a focus group. The group will discuss your daily transport needs, the benefits of active travel such as walking and cycling, and possible incentives to switch from private vehicle ownership to greener travel alternatives. The focus groups will be held... More
    Opened 1 December 2020

  • Nye Bevan Estate Concierge Consultation - November 2020

    In June 2018, Clapton Park Management Board made the decision to hand the concierge service (run by a company called Horizon) on 53-98 Nye Bevan Estate back to Hackney Council. In August 2019 Horizon ceased trading before any new arrangements could be put in place. There has been no service since then. In order for the Council to ensure consistency, quality and transparency of service at Nye Bevan, we will need to bring it in line with all the other blocks in Hackney that use our... More
    Opened 26 November 2020

  • New Homes for Lincoln Court - December 2020

    Hackney is facing a severe housing shortage, with more than 3,000 families living in hostels and other temporary accommodation - some of more than 13,000 families on our housing waiting list. That’s why Hackney is building. As part of our plans to provide much-needed housing on council-owned land, we’re proposing to build 80-90 homes at Lincoln Court. We are keen to hear your thoughts on our plans - please review the information on the consultation boards below and complete the... More
    Opened 26 November 2020

  • Lincoln Court online sessions registration

    Welcome to the Lincoln Court online sessions registration page. We would like to invite you to attend our online sessions on our plans for Lincoln Court. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the consultation drop-in session events have been adapted to a ‘remote’ format. The sessions will be led by the project team and the architects. The team will present the proposals briefly and attendees will be able to ask any questions and discuss the plans in more detail with the project... More
    Opened 16 November 2020

  • Nightingale Estate - November 2020

    Hackney is facing a severe housing shortage, with more than 3,000 families living in hostels and other temporary accommodation - some of more than 13,000 families on our housing waiting list. That’s why Hackney is building. As part of our plans to provide much-needed housing on council-owned land, we’ll be building approximately 400 new homes at Nightingale. We are now proposing to make some changes to the order that we deliver the new buildings in, as well as some internal changes... More
    Opened 16 November 2020

  • Hackney Parks and Green Spaces Strategy

    We are writing a Parks and Green Spaces Strategy that will guide how we develop and look after our 58 parks and green spaces and 237 housing green spaces in Hackney over the next ten years. To develop the strategy we spoke to experts, staff and young people who told us the themes and issues we need to tackle and the areas we need to focus on. The draft strategy sets out a vision for parks and green spaces where communities are more actively involved, our parks and green... More
    Opened 16 November 2020

  • 21 Century Streets

    Thank you for your interest in taking part in the 21 Century Streets online workshop on Wednesday 18 November from 6.00-7.30pm. As a part of our broad vision for this scheme, we intend to deliver a new, green space, cycle parking, electric vehicle charging, a School Street, and an increase of tree canopy cover to 40% along Colvestone Crescent. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown, the Streetscene team has appointed a project architect - Studio Weave - and we... More
    Opened 9 November 2020

  • Richmond Road - Proposed Boundary Change

    Parking Services are reviewing the existing zone boundary outside numbers 2 to 86 Richmond Road and the bays adjacent to the southern kerb. The proposal will relocate these addresses from Zone C to Zone J, allowing residents and businesses to park closer to their homes or place of work. The current parking arrangements only allow parking on the northern side of Richmond Road or further away in Forest Grove and Holly Street. The hours of operation in Zone C are Monday to Saturday 8.30am... More
    Opened 9 November 2020

  • Boundary Street, Calvert Avenue and Redchurch Street - Proposed Change of Operational Hours

    Since the review of Zone B in 2011, a number of changes in parking design in and around the area as well as the introduction of sustainable transport initiatives and changes to the demographics of the zone have resulted in a number of roads experiencing high parking stress. Specifically, changes made by Tower Hamlets to the hours of operation in certain boundary streets has caused additional parking stress for permit holders including Boundary Street, Calvert Avenue and Redchurch Street.... More
    Opened 9 November 2020

  • Waste Collection Changes - Online drop-in sessions

    In Spring 2021 we will be reducing the frequency of non-recyclable waste collections. This will mean moving waste collections from every week to every two weeks. This will impact street-level properties (generally houses, or houses that have been converted into flats, which have green sack recycling services) in Hackney. We are running a series of remote engagement sessions about the coming service change. The focus will be on presenting the changes to you and answering your... More
    Opened 6 November 2020

  • Hoxton Residents' Survey

    Hackney Council wants to better understand the experiences of Hoxton residents and communities in accessing and participating in local social and economic opportunities. The primary purpose of this survey is to establish a better understanding of the everyday life and potential challenges that local residents face, and to identify ways in which the Council can better support local residents. Hackney Council is working with Fluid; an urban research specialist based in Shoreditch on... More
    Opened 12 October 2020

  • Lincoln Court workshops September 2020

    Thank you for coming along to our virtual or in-person workshops. Please do let us know if you have any further thoughts or comments. We have included the questions that were used as conversation prompts during the sessions in this form, but please feel free to add comments as you wish. More
    Opened 24 September 2020

  • Ageing Well Strategy Consultation

    The Draft Ageing Well Strategy sets out our vision for an age-friendly borough where older residents feel empowered, informed, valued and supported; through age-friendly communities and services and specialist care if the need arises. The strategy sets out the approach the Council is taking to promote and accomplish this over the next five years. This strategy is about catering for the very wide range of people aged 55+ through age friendly policies, building a community that values and... More
    Opened 23 September 2020

  • Waste Collection Changes - Focus Groups

    In spring 2021 we will be reducing the frequency of non-recyclable waste collections. This will mean moving from every week to every two weeks. This will impact street-level properties (generally houses, or houses that have been converted into flats, which have green sack recycling services) in Hackney. We are running a series of group discussions about the coming service change and we would like to hear from you. The focus will be to obtain your views on our approach to planning... More
    Opened 21 September 2020
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