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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
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