The changes
Big changes are coming to Hackney Central, which will mean cleaner air, less traffic, and better facilities for the community.
We’re proposing a range of changes, shaped by the views of thousands of local people and informed by a new town centre strategy created alongside the local community.
We’ll be working with the community on projects across Hackney Central, from a safer Pembury Circus and a new green link along Amhurst Road to a transformed town hall square and new investment in Hackney Central Library and the Hackney Museum.
We’ll also continue conversations about long-term change, so that the new development we’ll need in the years ahead is informed by your views.
Hackney Central is changing, but our commitments are clear: addressing the challenges you’ve identified, protecting what’s most valuable to you, and ensuring change benefits the local community first.
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Kings Hall Leisure Centre
What we’re doing We’ve appointed a design team, led by FaulknerBrowns Architects, to develop the initial proposal to refurbish and improve Kings Hall Leisure Centre. The plans are not yet funded but we are working to secure and improve the building for the community. The current proposal includes: a convenient level access entrance for users with disabilities refurbishing the existing pool a new teaching pool a new sauna and steam room new...
Hackney Town Hall Square
The Hackney Town Hall Square redesign aims to revitalise the heart of Hackney Central, creating a more inclusive, accessible, and flexible space for everyone. The redesign will preserve the square’s historical significance while enhancing its usability for community activities, gatherings, and day-to-day use. This project is a key part of Hackney Council’s wider strategy to improve public spaces in the borough, making them more welcoming and functional for residents, businesses,...
Hackney Central Wayfinding
The Hackney Central Wayfinding Strategy aims to improve how residents and visitors navigate Hackney Central by creating a more connected, accessible, and welcoming town centre. This project focuses on making the area easier to explore while reflecting Hackney’s unique identity and heritage through signs, landmarks, and route markers. Our goal is to promote safe and sustainable travel, improve accessibility, and enhance the overall experience of moving through the area. What...
Draft Ash Grove SPD
Draft Ash Grove Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) Consultation - Now Closed From 8 July to 23 September 2024, we conducted a Regulation 12 consultation on the draft Ash Grove SPD. This consultation allowed us to gather public feedback on the draft plan. We are now analysing all responses and will be incorporating them into the next stage of the plan. To see the items that were consulted on, please see below: We invite you to share your valuable insights on the specific...
Town Hall Square: Share Your Views on the Design
Thank you for your continued involvement in the redesign of Hackney Town Hall Square. Following the Hackney Central Showcase event on 27 July 2024 and previous surveys, we have collected valuable feedback that is guiding the future development of this important community space. What We’ve Learned The Hackney Town Centre Strategy (2023) has guided our design principles, emphasizing the creation of a safe, accessible, and inclusive public space that supports civic and...