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  • Amhurst Road and Pembury Circus Transformation

    Work on the Amhurst Road and Pembury Circus transformation will begin on 17 February 2025 and is expected to last at least 18 months. For regular updates on construction progress and how the works may affect you, visit our Amhurst Road and Pembury Circus construction updates page . This transformation is part of our plan for a greener, safer, and healthier Hackney Central. The project, funded by the government, will create: A new linear park on Amhurst Road with... 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

  • Request parking controls

    If you currently live in an area which is experiencing high parking stress, you can request for parking controls for your road using the online questionnaire below. The feedback received will be assessed periodically to identify areas where we have received a high number of requests. If you would like parking controls introduced on your road urgently, we would also recommend that you start a petition with your neighbours. The petition should include the name of the street and times... More
    Closes 31 December 2060

  • Hackney Naming Hub

    Hackney Council is inviting you to add suggestions for names for future roads, buildings, and other public spaces that represent your community in Hackney. With your help we want to create a knowledge bank of names that will help the Council to address underrepresentation in the public realm by acknowledging the history and achievements of Hackney’s diverse and migrant communities, women's histories, LGBTQIA+ histories, disabled people's histories, and working class histories. ... More
    Closes 30 March 2027

  • Parking Permit System – Survey

    Tell us what you think We’re keen to hear your thoughts on your new Permit system. If you’ve got a couple of spare minutes, we’d really appreciate you giving us your feedback! Please note: We may use your feedback anonymously, in future communications campaigns. More
    Closes 31 December 2025

  • Adult Social Care - Care Charging Policy Review - Consultation

    Hackney Council wants to provide the best possible care for all residents. Adult Social Care (ASC) helps people stay safe and independent. We are facing rising costs and increasing demand for services. This means we need to make some changes to keep providing good quality care to those who need it. We haven’t reviewed our care charges for a while. The changes we are proposing will mean that you might need to pay more towards your care if you can afford to. This means we can continue... More
    Closes 5 October 2025

  • Air Quality Action Plan 2026-2030

    The entirety of Hackney is an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA). An AQMA can be declared when levels of air pollution exceed certain legal limits, known as air quality standards and objectives. When an AQMA is declared, local authorities are required to produce an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP). The AQAP outlines all the steps we will take to improve air quality in the borough and make the air we breathe healthier. Hackney has had an AQAP in place since 2006, and the current AQAP was... More
    Closes 26 September 2025

  • Three-Year Education Strategic Plan 2025-2028

    Introduction We are consulting on a new draft three-year education Strategic Plan for Hackney. Your views will help to shape the Plan and the delivery of education within Hackney over the next three years. About the draft Strategic Plan The success story of schools and education settings in Hackney is well known. Having been one of the lowest performing Boroughs, to now being one of the best. However, maintaining the high-quality education our schools and settings provide... More
    Closes 22 September 2025

  • Making Hackney Safer for Women and Girls

    Hackney Council is dedicated to making our borough a safer place for everyone. We're actively working on our next Hackney Strategy to tackle gender based violence and domestic abuse and want to hear from residents to help us with this. We are especially keen to hear from women and girls about their experiences and views on safety within relationships. Feedback from this survey will directly help us to tackle domestic abuse. Here are the priorities of Hackney’s current Eliminating... More
    Closes 21 September 2025

  • Have your say on proposals to introduce property licensing

    We’re proposing to introduce a new Property Licensing Scheme for landlords across Hackney to raise standards in the private rented sector. We’re consulting on these plans and want to hear from renters, landlords, letting agents, businesses, and others with an interest in the borough. You can complete the consultation questionnaire here – or scroll to the bottom of this page where the link appears again. We encourage you to read the background information below before sharing... More
    Closes 21 September 2025

  • Healthier and more liveable roads: Bradstock Road and Cassland Road junction

    We are seeking your views on proposals to transform the Bradstock Road and Cassland Road junction into a safer, more attractive and playful connection point, with new landscaping, seating and play-on-the-way features for children. The proposals form part of our plans to create a greener, healthier Hackney, improve road safety and support people to walk, shop and cycle locally. What is this survey about? This page outlines proposals to transform the junction of Cassland... More
    Closes 8 August 2025

  • Connecting Hoxton Updates

    The projects listed in this flyer are the first of a number of improvements coming soon to Hoxton. Over the next two years, we will be consulting on projects which aim to create better facilities, improve green and public spaces, play areas and make the area better connected. We will also be consulting on the Hoxton East Liveable Neighbourhood Programme this summer. Improvements will focus on long-term schemes that encourage walking, cycling and the use of public... More
    Closes 31 July 2025

  • Jack Dunning Community Garden Consultation

    Jack Dunning Tenant and Resident Association have approached Hackney Council's Resident Participation team with the proposal of developing a community gardening project on Burnett Close on Jack Dunning Estate. The proposed area for Jack Dunnity Community Garden is circled in black on the map below. More
    Closes 14 July 2025

  • Supporting your community during heatwaves – your experience and case studies

    We would value your input on how your community organisation is protecting or preparing your users or members during heatwaves or high summer temperatures. If you have any effective case studies or examples of actions taken to support vulnerable groups or the wider community during periods of extreme heat, we would be keen to hear about them. Your feedback will help Hackney Council understand the borough’s current preparedness, risks, and community needs related to extreme weather,... More
    Closes 14 July 2025

  • Draft Economic Development Plan 2025-2030

    Hackney Council is consulting on a new Economic Development Plan (EDP) 2025-2030, which sets out a vision for building a fairer, greener, and more inclusive local economy over the next five years. We want to know what you think about the Plan’s proposals, including its key missions, focus areas and actions, so we can make sure it reflects the priorities and experiences of Hackney’s communities, businesses and partners. 🔗 Read the full draft Economic Development Plan ... More
    Closes 13 July 2025

  • Cherbury Court Development Proposal - Stage 1

    Hackney Council is excited to announce a new housing programme aimed at building around 400 new homes across 14 locations, including Cherbury Court. Seventy-five percent of these new homes will be council homes for social rent, prioritised for local residents with established housing needs. This initiative is part of our commitment to start building or support the construction of 1,000 new homes for social rent by 2026. Our goal is to address the housing shortage and provide high-quality,... More
    Closes 12 July 2025
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