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  • Improving Prince Edward Road

    Help shape improvements to Prince Edward Road We're developing plans to transform a section of Prince Edward Road into a permanent public space for the Hackney Wick community and we want your views. This proposal is based on feedback from residents, businesses and local organisations who took part in the Hackney Wick and Fish Island (HWFI) Public Realm Framework. Across walking tours, school sessions, and community workshops, people told us they wanted more greenery, more... More
    Closed 10 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Strengthening Hoxton’s Identity and Putting Community at the Heart of Development

    This theme is one of six key priorities that emerged through the Connecting Hoxton co-design process. Residents, businesses and community organisations were clear that any change in Hoxton must be rooted in local identity, lived experience and meaningful community involvement. At its core, this theme is about making sure change happens with the community, not to it . People told us they want greater transparency, clearer information and genuine opportunities to shape decisions.... More
    Created 4 December 2025

  • A Thriving & Affordable Market Street

    Through workshops, market-stall engagement, business outreach and co-design sessions, residents and traders told us how central Hoxton Street Market is to everyday life. People value its affordability, the social connections it creates and its role in supporting the local community, particularly during the cost-of-living crisis. Many people also said they want Hoxton Street to remain lively, welcoming and easy to use, while better supporting traders and local businesses. ... More
    Created 4 December 2025

  • Championing Organisations & Businesses Delivering Social Value In Hoxton

    People consistently told us how important local organisations, cultural venues and community-focused businesses are to life in Hoxton. These spaces support wellbeing, creativity, learning and social connection, but many said they are not always easy to find, access or feel confident using. This theme focuses on strengthening Hoxton’s social infrastructure and making it easier for people to connect with the places and services that support them. This theme focuses on: ... More
    Created 4 December 2025

  • Cherishing & Supporting Hoxton’s Young & Old

    Through co-design sessions, school engagement and conversations with parents, youth workers and older residents, people told us that Hoxton needs more welcoming spaces and activities for younger and older people. Some groups said they feel overlooked in existing public spaces, and many highlighted the importance of opportunities to connect across generations. This theme focuses on making Hoxton more inclusive, sociable and age-friendly. This theme focuses on: ... More
    Created 4 December 2025

  • Improving The Pedestrian Experience In Hoxton

    Across workshops, street pop-ups and neighbourhood walkabouts, residents told us that getting around Hoxton can feel difficult. Narrow footpaths, fast-moving traffic, parked vehicles and unclear routes were common concerns, particularly for people with pushchairs, mobility aids or young children. Safety after dark was also raised frequently. This theme focuses on making streets easier, safer and more comfortable to use on foot. This theme focuses on: Creating... More
    Created 4 December 2025

  • Realising the Potential Of Hoxton’s Green Spaces

    Residents told us they want more greenery across Hoxton and better access to places where they can relax, meet others or be active. Many existing green spaces are underused, fenced or feel disconnected from everyday routes, limiting who can use them and how. This theme focuses on unlocking the potential of green spaces to support wellbeing, biodiversity and community life. This theme focuses on: Improving access to and quality of green spaces Creating places... More
    Created 4 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
    Closed 14 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
    Closed 17 December 2025

  • Amhurst Road Festive Market Feedback

    This survey is for all those who attended the Amhurst Road Festive Market, held on Saturday 13th December and Sunday 14th December. The Amhurst Road Festive Market was a two day affair of community gathering and celebration. We would like collect your feedback on the event - what you found most interesting and most helpful, what worked and didn't work, and what else you would like to see next time. We will use this feedback to shape future events. More
    Closed 18 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
    Closed 18 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
    Closed 21 December 2025

  • 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 2020. 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
    Closed 24 December 2025

  • 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
    Closed 9 January 2026

  • 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
    Closed 12 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
    Closed 16 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
    Closed 18 January 2026

  • Have your say on the Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan

    Have your say on the Future Shoreditch AAP – Regulation 19 Consultation We are consulting on the Regulation 19 version of the Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan (AAP). This stage has been informed by earlier engagement, including the Regulation 18 consultation and wider work with residents, businesses and stakeholders across Shoreditch. The Regulation 19 consultation is the final stage of public engagement before the draft plan is submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for... More
    Opened 26 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
    Closed 27 January 2026

  • Colville Estate Phase 4: Final Public Exhibition

    The Colville Estate Regeneration is a long-term project led by Hackney Council. It is replacing older housing with new, high quality homes, alongside green courtyards, play spaces and new community facilities. The aim is to provide modern, comfortable homes for tenants, and create safer, greener and more welcoming spaces for all residents. Project Overview In 2023 Hackney Council appointed Maccreanor Lavington to undertake a Masterplan Review and develop concept designs for the... More
    Closed 31 January 2026

  • Connecting Hoxton Updates

    The Connecting Hoxton Design Consultation survey is live We are inviting your views on the designs discussed at our recent Connecting Hoxton events. The survey is open until 14 February. Take part in the live survey and share your thoughts 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.... More
    Closed 14 February 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
    Closed 14 February 2026
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