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  • Using the Aerial Mast Fund @ Kingsgate Estate

    Aerial Mast funding is made up of rent received by Hackney Council from telecommunication operators who have installed aerial masts on some of the buildings on Hackney estates. Because the estate you live on currently has an aerial mast, residents at Kingsgate Estate can access £15,000 to spend on estate improvements 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... More
    Closed 10 October 2022

  • Improvements To Your Waste and Recycling Facilities

    Waste and recycling in Hackney 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 our estates. The money saved by closing chutes will be invested in supporting other estates. ... More
    Closed 7 October 2022

  • Hoxton Community Pilot Autumn 2022

    Our Resident Participation team is in conversation with local residents and providers to bring a number of activities to local community halls this Autumn. We want these to attract and support a diverse group of our residents - and this will be best achieved if we co-develop the programme to include activities you are interested in! Your responses will help inform what activities will be organised at Provost and Geffrye community halls. We will feedback to the community by mid-September,... More
    Closed 11 September 2022

  • Bridge House Consultation

    Following the completion of the regeneration project on Bridge House in 2019, the contractor Mulalley made £5,000 available to be used for a community-building activity for residents living in Brooklime House, Burdock Court, Chervil House, Featherfew Court and Wintergreen Court. Now that Covid-19 restrictions have ended, we would love to hear from residents on how they would like this money to be spent, to bring residents together and welcome people who are new to the community. ... More
    Closed 11 September 2022

  • Wayman Court and Graham Road

    Keeping Hackney building – an invitation to discuss the opportunities for new Council homes at Wayman Court and Graham Road Hackney is facing a severe shortage of genuinely affordable homes for local people. That’s why the Council has led the way in building a new generation of high-quality Council homes in the borough, prioritised for local residents who need a new home. Between 2018 and 2022 the Council completed or started more than 1,500 new homes in Hackney, achieved... More
    Closed 7 September 2022

  • Resident Engagement Strategy Consultation

    Last year, Housing Services ran the largest consultation we have ever carried out to find out your views on how we talk and listen to people living in Hackney Council homes. Thousands of you - including people who don’t normally get involved in our services - gave us your views. The new draft Housing Services Resident Engagement Strategy is based on the feedback you gave us about the areas we need to focus on to improve. It includes a wide range of proposals designed to help... More
    Closed 4 September 2022

  • Wenlock Barn Estate

    Keeping Hackney building – an invitation to discuss the opportunities for new Council homes at Cropley Court on Wenlock Barn Estate. Hackney is facing a severe shortage of genuinely affordable homes for local people. That’s why the Council has led the way in building a new generation of high-quality Council homes in the borough, prioritised for local residents who need a new home. Between 2018 and 2022 the Council completed or started more than 1,500 new homes in Hackney,... More
    Closed 4 September 2022

  • Welshpool Street car park and depot & Orwell Court garages

    Keeping Hackney building – an invitation to discuss the opportunities for new Council homes at Orwell Court and Welshpool Street Hackney is facing a severe shortage of genuinely affordable homes for local people. That’s why the Council has led the way in building a new generation of high-quality Council homes in the borough, prioritised for local residents who need a new home. Between 2018 and 2022 the Council completed or started more than 1,500 new homes in Hackney, achieved... More
    Closed 4 September 2022

  • Selman House and Wellday House Garages

    Keeping Hackney building – an invitation to discuss the opportunities for new Council homes at Selman House and Wellday House Hackney is facing a severe shortage of genuinely affordable homes for local people. That’s why the Council has led the way in building a new generation of high-quality Council homes in the borough, prioritised for local residents who need a new home. Between 2018 and 2022 the Council completed or started more than 1,500 new homes in Hackney, achieved... More
    Closed 4 September 2022

  • Regent’s Court

    Keeping Hackney building – an invitation to discuss the opportunities for new Council homes at Regent’s Court Hackney is facing a severe shortage of genuinely affordable homes for local people. That’s why the Council has led the way in building a new generation of high-quality Council homes in the borough, prioritised for local residents who need a new home. Between 2018 and 2022 the Council completed or started more than 1,500 new homes in Hackney, achieved despite getting... More
    Closed 4 September 2022

  • Nye Bevan Estate garages

    Keeping Hackney building – an invitation to discuss the opportunities for new Council homes at Nye Bevan Estate Hackney is facing a severe shortage of genuinely affordable homes for local people. That’s why the Council has led the way in building a new generation of high-quality Council homes in the borough, prioritised for local residents who need a new home. Between 2018 and 2022 the Council completed or started more than 1,500 new homes in Hackney, achieved despite getting... More
    Closed 4 September 2022

  • Morris Blitz neighbourhood office

    Keeping Hackney building – an invitation to discuss the opportunities for new Council homes at Morris Blitz Hackney is facing a severe shortage of genuinely affordable homes for local people. That’s why the Council has led the way in building a new generation of high-quality Council homes in the borough, prioritised for local residents who need a new home. Between 2018 and 2022 the Council completed or started more than 1,500 new homes in Hackney, achieved despite getting almost... More
    Closed 4 September 2022

  • Morpeth Grove Car Park and Garages

    If you have been directed here for the Selman house and Wellday House consultation please click here to view the correct pages. Keeping Hackney building – an invitation to discuss the opportunities for new Council homes at Morpeth Grove Hackney is facing a severe shortage of genuinely affordable homes for local people. That’s why the Council has led the way in building a new generation of high-quality Council homes in the borough, prioritised for local residents who need a new... More
    Closed 4 September 2022

  • Fellows Court garages & Weymouth Court garages

    Keeping Hackney building – an invitation to discuss the opportunities for new Council homes at Fellows Court and Weymouth Court Hackney is facing a severe shortage of genuinely affordable homes for local people. That’s why the Council has led the way in building a new generation of high-quality Council homes in the borough, prioritised for local residents who need a new home. Between 2018 and 2022 the Council completed or started more than 1,500 new homes in Hackney, achieved... More
    Closed 4 September 2022

  • Buckland Court garages

    Keeping Hackney building – an invitation to discuss the opportunities for new Council homes at Buckland Court Hackney is facing a severe shortage of genuinely affordable homes for local people. That’s why the Council has led the way in building a new generation of high-quality Council homes in the borough, prioritised for local residents who need a new home. Between 2018 and 2022 the Council completed or started more than 1,500 new homes in Hackney, achieved despite getting... More
    Closed 4 September 2022

  • Blandford Court

    Keeping Hackney building – an invitation to discuss the opportunities for new Council homes at Blandford Court Hackney is facing a severe shortage of genuinely affordable homes for local people. That’s why the Council has led the way in building a new generation of high-quality Council homes in the borough, prioritised for local residents who need a new home. Between 2018 and 2022 the Council completed or started more than 1,500 new homes in Hackney, achieved despite getting... More
    Closed 4 September 2022

  • Blackwell Close garages

    Keeping Hackney building – an invitation to discuss the opportunities for new Council homes at Blackwell Close Hackney is facing a severe shortage of genuinely affordable homes for local people. That’s why the Council has led the way in building a new generation of high-quality Council homes in the borough, prioritised for local residents who need a new home. Between 2018 and 2022 the Council completed or started more than 1,500 new homes in Hackney, achieved despite getting... More
    Closed 4 September 2022

  • Young Hackney Summer Activities Guide

    The Summer Guide goes to all schools, youth hubs and libraries in Hackney and is packed with free information/ activities/ workshops / clubs on what to do with your child over the summer holidays. Here's more info and a link to the Guide if you have never heard of it before: https://www.younghackney.org/summer-activities-guide/ We would like you to answer a few questions about the guide on the next few pages. If you do not meet the criteria, the survey will take you to the... More
    Closed 4 September 2022

  • Wick Woodland/Hackney Marshes PSPO 2022

    In response to the numerous complaints relating to antisocial behaviour and unauthorised events in Wick Woodlands, Hackney Marshes, Millfields, Daubeney Fields and Mabley Green over the last few years, the Council and police recommend the introduction of a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO). The new PSPO would provide officers with a more effective tool to protect residents and prevent environmental and wildlife damage in the area. Following consultation, a PSPO for the Wick... More
    Closed 19 July 2022

  • Improvements To Your Waste and Recycling Facilities - Estates Recycling Programme Phase 5 engagement sessions registration

    Waste and Recycling in Hackney Most household waste can be recycled and the Council is aiming to recycle 31% of all waste by 2022. The recycling rate on our proposed estates is currently established as 11.6%, so we are working hard to make recycling easier for residents. Estates have historically had a lower recycling rate performance in comparison to street level properties due to the following key factors: An overcapacity for waste and low capacity for recycling... More
    Closed 12 July 2022

  • Haggerston Park Audrey Street School Removal Options

    In September 2017 a temporary school was erected in a hardstanding area on the edge of Haggerston Park whilst a permanent new school (City of London Academy) was built in Shoreditch Park. The temporary school is located on the eastern boundary of Haggerston Park. The land has not been fully open for public use for many years. After being used as a depot by the Council’s parks team, it housed a temporary school for a year in 2007. After that it was used by Hackney BMX Club as a storage... More
    Closed 10 July 2022

  • Have your say on the future of parking permit prices

    Last year we invited you to take part in a consultation on proposals setting out the future of parking in Hackney. These proposals are contained in our draft Parking and Enforcement Plan 2021-26 (referred to from here as the PEP) and its appendices . The PEP is the Council’s primary parking policy and strategy document governing parking-related decisions. Following this consultation, and having reviewed the feedback provided, we are inviting you to give us your views over a... More
    Closed 6 July 2022

  • A Community Garden for Amwell Court Estate

    Local residents have approached Hackney Council's Resident Participation team with the proposal of developing a community gardening project in the green area backing onto the New River at Amwell Court Estate. We invite you to share your views on this proposal by completing the survey below. We are also interested to hear from residents who would like to rebuild a resident group to represent Amwell Court Estate. More
    Closed 30 June 2022

  • A Community Garden for St. Andrews Mews and Sandford Court

    Local residents have approached Hackney Council's Resident Participation team with the proposal of using the walled space adjoining St. Andrew's Mews even numbers as a community garden and food growing space. We want to hear from residents living at St. Andrews Mews even numbers and Sandford Court about what you think of this idea. We would also like to hear from residents who want to be involved in setting up a Tenants and Residents Association for these areas. More
    Closed 30 June 2022

  • Overview and Scrutiny Public Consultation

    Every May at the start of each municipal year the Overview and Scrutiny (O&S) function asks local residents, partner organisations, council officers, and stakeholders to highlight areas of concern or make suggestions for a scrutiny review or smaller investigation. Overview and Scrutiny is a function within Hackney Council that holds the decision makers (called the Executive) to account for the services the Council delivers. The Cabinet, led by the Mayor of Hackney, is responsible for... More
    Closed 30 June 2022

  • Parking permit prices - engagement sessions

    Last year we invited you to take part in a consultation on proposals setting out the future of parking in Hackney. These proposals are contained in our draft Parking and Enforcement Plan 2021-26 (referred to from here as the PEP) and its appendices . The PEP is the Council’s primary parking policy and strategy document governing parking-related decisions. Following this consultation, and having reviewed the feedback provided, we are inviting you to give us your views... More
    Closed 28 June 2022

  • Draft Contaminated Land Strategy (CLS)

    Over the past year, we have been working to update the Council’s Contaminated Land Strategy (CLS). This strategy sets out the Council’s approach to addressing any potential land contamination in the borough. The revised draft takes into account new laws and regulations that have helped to tackle contaminated land and ensure the environment remains protected, sustainable and safe to build on. This draft establishes a process for inspecting and dealing with any contamination... More
    Closed 5 June 2022

  • Barriers to digital tech employment and skills survey

    Hackney council is committed to closing the skills gap to help residents get new skills, retrain and progress into good jobs - including in our local digital tech sector and digital tech jobs across industries. Examples of digital technology jobs and skills include cyber security, digital marketing and social media, web and app developers, data analytics, games developers, cloud computing, software engineers and developers, and many more. We would like you to complete this short... More
    Closed 27 May 2022

  • Employer survey - Barriers to local recruitment for digital tech

    Hackney Council is committed to working with local employers and educators to help our diverse communities get in-demand digital tech skills and progress into good jobs. We know businesses in Hackney aspire to have a workforce that mirrors the local labour market. They want to hire employees who reflect all community groups because improving diversity, equity, and inclusion is not only the right thing to do, it's also good for business. Research shows that having a diverse workforce... More
    Closed 26 May 2022

  • Advocacy Services in Hackney

    Hackney Council is looking at advocacy services in the borough and wants to make sure that the services we offer help the people who need it. We also want to make sure the services are the best they can be. If you or someone you know uses adult advocacy services in Hackney then we want to hear from you. People who use these services include older people, homeless people, people with mental health issues, people with learning disabilities, people who are isolated or unable to get... More
    Closed 1 April 2022
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