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  • Improvements To Your Waste and Recycling Facilities

    Waste and recycling in Hackney Most waste can be recycled and the Council is aiming to recycle 50% of all waste by 2020. The recycling rate on our estates is currently between 8% to 10%, so we are working hard to make recycling easier for residents. For example, we are aware that recycling bins are often further away form blocks than the waste bins, which can be an inconvenience for residents. In addition, the cost of unblocking chutes is around £75,000 a year across all... More
    Closed 26 May 2019
  • Improving Fairchild's Garden

    Fairchild’s Garden is a small park on Hackney Road, and is the last resting place of Thomas Fairchild, a notable local horticulturist. The space was known as Hackney Road Recreation Ground until 2017, when it was renamed to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Thomas Fairchild's birth. Hackney Council has identified funding to transform the garden into a welcoming urban green space and would like your thoughts on the plans. Fairchild's Garden - Current ... More
    Closed 24 May 2019
  • De Beauvoir Estate - Four sites for Council Housing

    Nearly 13,000 households in Hackney are waiting for a new Council home, including 3,000 families living in temporary accommodation. That’s why Hackney is Building much-needed new Council homes for local people on the De Beauvoir Estate. We’re proposing to build around 150 well-designed homes across the four sites shown on the map below as well as 900 square metres of non-residential spaces. We aim to deliver 35% of the new homes for social rent and 35% for shared ownership, with the... More
    Closed 9 May 2019
  • Making Hackney and City of London Autism Friendly

    We would like to hear the views of autistic people in Hackney and City of London. We are using the terms autistic and autism to cover various descriptions of autism, diagnosed or otherwise, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger's Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and neuro-divergence. The questions in this survey are for autistic people. If you are completing this as a carer for an autistic person please answer the questions with or on behalf of them.... More
    Closed 30 April 2019
  • New Inn Broadway - Public Realm Improvement Scheme

    Help us improve New Inn Broadway We are seeking your views on a proposed scheme to transform New Inn Broadway into a high quality street. Why This is part of a new approach as to how we want the streets of Shoreditch and Hoxton to work – a long term vision for this thriving and dynamic area of London is to create streets that are safe and easy to walk or cycle on, reducing vehicle dependence and improving air quality. The Council’s... More
    Closed 28 April 2019
  • Dunloe Street - Cycle Route Improvements

    This consultation outlines proposals to improve Dunloe Street for cyclists and pedestrians as part of Phase 2 of the Central London Cycle Grid (CLG) programme. We are now seeking your views on the proposals. Why are these changes being proposed? The Council is committed to making Hackney’s roads safer for everyone living, working and visiting the borough. These changes aim to create an environment that will encourage more walking and cycling, improve air quality and... More
    Closed 21 April 2019
  • Micawber Street - Cycle Route Improvements

    This consultation outlines proposals to improve Micawber Street for cyclists and pedestrians as part of Phase 2 of the Central London Cycle Grid (CLG) programme. We are now seeking your views on the proposals Why are these changes being proposed? The Council is committed to making Hackney’s roads safer for everyone living, working and visiting the borough. These changes aim to create an environment that will encourage more walking and cycling, improve air quality... More
    Closed 21 April 2019
  • Resident led Improvements

    Hackney Council are seeking your ideas on what residents would like to improve on their estate. The Resident Led Improvement Budget (RLIB) is a pot of money which can be spent to improve your estate such as the creation of a community garden, redecorating a community hall or play area on an estate. This also includes improvements made to existing structures on your estate like play equuipment or broken windows. Examples from previous years are; improved fencing around grass areas; improved... More
    Closed 14 April 2019
  • 2018/19 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 1 April 2019
  • New council homes for Frampton Park Estate

    As you may be aware, East architects are working with Hackney Council to design two new council housing projects on the Frampton Park Estate to provide much needed new homes. We are proposing to build around 50 homes on the site of the current Frampton Park Community Hall and the adjacent depot, as well as around 15 homes to replace the garages at Tradescant House. These are part of more than 2,000 much-needed new council homes that Hackney Council is proposing to build across over 20... More
    Closed 31 March 2019
  • Clapton Square and Clarence Place - Environmental and cycle improvements

    This consultation seeks to gather your views on proposals to implement further improvements to the environment for cyclists and pedestrians along the Quietway 2 route that runs through the Clapton Square area. The Quietways are a network of cycle routes throughout London. Why are these changes being proposed? The Council is committed to making Hackney’s roads safer for everyone living, working and visiting the borough. These changes aim to create an environment... More
    Closed 24 March 2019
  • Homerton Hospital Low Emission Neighbourhood - Mackintosh Lane and Sedgwick Street - One-way system and pedestrian improvements

    This consultation seeks to gather your views on a proposed Low Emissions Neighbourhood (LEN) scheme to improve the safety of pedestrians using Mackintosh Lane. Homerton Hospital, with support from the Council, submitted a successful bid to the London Mayor’s Air Quality Fund to become a Business LEN. The LEN aims to encourage Homerton Hospital staff to use more sustainable modes of transport such as walking and cycling for commuter and business trips as well as to support patients’... More
    Closed 10 March 2019
  • Welcome Event - KER

    We would like to get ideas and suggestions from as many people as possible living on the new King Edwards Road development for a welcome event for everyone. More
    Closed 3 March 2019
  • Hackney VCS Grants Programme 2019/20

    This survey is designed to obtain feedback on the 2019/20 Main Grant application process. The feedback will help to make appropriate changes to the application process and improve the experience for future application rounds. More
    Closed 28 February 2019
  • Dalston Themed Workshops and Walkabouts

    Thank you for your interest in attending this series of workshops which will enhance our work around the Dalston Conversation and help to inform our initial ideas for emerging planning and regeneration documents for Dalston town centre. The Council value local and stakeholder input and we would welcome your participation in the themed workshops below. The aim of these workshops is to discuss and gather feedback on our initial ideas and we will share with... More
    Closed 26 February 2019
  • Clapton Common (Belz Terrace) and Overlea Road - One-way proposal

    Help us improve Clapton Common We are seeking your views on a proposed scheme for a one-way traffic system along Belz Terrace and Overlea Road. Why are these changes being proposed? The Council is committed to making Hackney’s roads safer for everyone living, working and visiting the borough. These changes aim to create an environment that will encourage more walking and cycling, improve air quality and reduce emissions within the local area. Our... More
    Closed 24 February 2019
  • Stage One and Two 'combined' consultation - Introduction of parking controls in Zone U Displacement Area (Upper Clapton)

    Parking Services recently consulted and implemented parking controls in nearby roads in the Upper Clapton area in 2018 (Zone U). Since parking controls were introduced in the above area, we have received a high number of requests and a petition for the introduction of parking controls from residents in your area who are experiencing difficulty with parking due to increased parking stress. We recognise that the introduction of controls in Zone U has had an impact... More
    Closed 22 February 2019
  • Detmold Road - Southwold Primary School - School Streets proposal

    Consultation extended to Friday 22 February 2019. Hackney Council is gathering views on a proposed School Street scheme to improve local air quality and make it safer and easier for children to walk and cycle to school. Detmold Road from the junction of Mount Pleasant Hill would temporarily become a pedestrian and cycle only zone for 45 minutes at school opening and closing times whilst maintaining access for residents, businesses, pedestrians and cyclists. The purpose is to tackle... More
    Closed 22 February 2019
  • Audrey Street - Sebright Primary School and City of London Academy Shoreditch Park - School Streets proposal

    What is this consultation about? Hackney Council is gathering views on a proposed School Street scheme to improve local air quality and make it safer and easier for children to walk and cycle to school. Audrey Street from the junction of Goldsmiths Row would temporarily become a pedestrian and cycle only zone at school opening times and closing times whilst maintaining access for residents, businesses, pedestrians and cyclists. The purpose is to tackle congestion at the school... More
    Closed 4 February 2019
  • Help us name the new blocks at Tower Court

    We're looking for your help to identify a naming strategy for the new buildings at Tower Court! The four themes and potential examples of block names are: Trees Lime Sycamore Yew Holly ... More
    Closed 13 January 2019
  • Hackney Local Implementation Plan (2019-2022) Consultation

    Consultation extended to Sunday 6 January 2019. We are now consulting on the objectives and targets of the new Draft Local Implementation Plan (LIP) which demonstrates how we will contribute to achieving the London Mayor’s Transport Strategy goals for up to 2041. All London boroughs are required to prepare a Local Implementation Plan outlining their proposals to implement the London Mayor’s Transport Strategy locally. This strategy prioritises investment in ‘Healthy... More
    Closed 6 January 2019
  • Provost Street, Nile Street and Ebenezer Street - Public realm improvement and traffic reduction schemes

    We are seeking your views on two proposals in the Hoxton area. The first seeks to create a new high-quality public space at the junction of Provost Street and Vestry Street by closing part of Provost Street to vehicles. The second proposal is for two additional road closures at Nile Street and Ebenezer Street to restrict ‘rat runs’ in the local area and further promote a safe, pleasant and healthy environment. The two proposals are separate... More
    Closed 21 December 2018
  • Cycle Superhighway Route 1 (CS1) Scheme - Balls Pond Road between the junctions of Culford Road and Kingsbury Road

    What is this consultation about? Hackney Council is working with Islington Council and Transport for London (TfL) to make improvements to the Cycle Superhighway Route 1 (CS1) on Balls Pond Road. In February 2015 TfL in partnership with Hackney Council consulted on the CS1 route which included two options for Balls Pond Road: an option for advisory cycle lanes on each side of the road and an option for a two-way segregated cycle track. A positive response to the... More
    Closed 21 December 2018
  • Wick Woodland PSPO Consultation 2018

    For a number of years the Council has received numerous complaints about unauthorised gatherings and associated noise, littering and other antisocial behaviour (ASB) taking place in Wick Woodland (by Hackney Marshes). This includes large antisocial parties and raves that cause significant noise disturbance in the local area, as well as significant environmental and wildlife damage. As a result of the raves, trees have been broken and uprooted, which has had a detrimental effect on nesting... More
    Closed 12 December 2018
  • Zone R Parking Review

    As part of our Parking and Enforcement Plan (PEP) we have made a commitment to review Parking Zones (PZ) within a year of implementation to ensure that the parking controls in the area continue to meet the needs of residents and businesses. The review process is a great opportunity for us to hear about your parking experience within your PZ and to find out whether it’s currently meeting your parking needs. Every resident and business located within the parking zone has the... More
    Closed 10 December 2018
  • Englefield Road - De Beauvoir area - Environmental and cycle improvements to CS1

    This consultation seeks to gather your views on Hackney Council’s proposals to implement further improvements to the environment for cyclists and pedestrians on the Cycle Superhighway Route 1 (CS1) through the De Beauvoir area. The proposals will create a new zebra crossing for pedestrians together with a parallel crossing for cyclists on Englefield Road at the junction of Culford Road. Why are these changes being proposed? The Council is committed to making Hackney’s roads... More
    Closed 23 November 2018
  • Recruitment to Resident Liaison Group

    Join the resident panel and help improve your estate and neighbourhood. We are looking for residents who have a passion for improving the communities they live in and to sit on a panel that has direct influence on how housing services provided by the Council are run and delivered. The role, in the Resident Liaison Group (RLG), means you will get to make a... More
    Closed 14 November 2018
  • Worship Square - Public Realm Improvement Scheme

    Help us improve the Clifton Street and Worship Street junction We are seeking your views on a proposed scheme to create a new high quality public space at the junction of Clifton Street and Worship Street. More
    Closed 11 November 2018
  • Wick Road - Boundary Change

    The works currently being carried out on Wick Road by the Council’s Highways team have resulted in the loss of all parking bays on the northern side of Wick Road. As a result, Parking Services have received requests from some residents on Wick Road asking for the opportunity to park in nearby zone L roads; which are also close to their properties. In response to the requests we received, and to make it easier for residents and businesses in the northern section of Wick... More
    Closed 7 November 2018
  • Stage One and Two 'combined' consultation - Introduction of parking controls in Zone T Extension area (Cazenove and Spingfield Wards)

    Between October and November 2015, Parking Services consulted you and surrounding roads in your area on the introduction of parking controls. The results of the consultation indicated that only a small number of streets including Alkham Road and Margaret Road were in support of parking controls. As a result of the feedback, parking controls were implemented in these roads in December 2017. As your road was not in favour of parking controls at the... More
    Closed 5 November 2018
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