We asked
We asked for feedback on what should be included in the refreshed Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy, which will inform the design of a new grants programme.
You said
The majority of respondents were supportive of the suggested ways of working, including developing trusted relationships and collaborative working.
Respondents talked about the need for it to be easier for organisations to have access to space and shared resources. They were also concerned about the impact of grant reductions on organisations and communities.
We did
The majority of respondents were supportive of our approach and the strategy content. We learned that, in the context of wider budget cuts, there needs to be continued dialogue between the Council and the sector. This will be incorporated into our strategy.
We also learnt we need to ensure all engagement methods are better advertised to ensure our approaches are accessible.
We asked
We asked for feedback on a proposed temporary Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) on Murrain Road Play Street during construction works on the Kings Crescent Estate.
You said
The feedback and responses were mixed. Some residents supported a play space for children, while others raised concerns about noise, safety, underuse and location. Some suggested alternatives like Clissold Park or enhancing current play areas.
We did
We listened to feedback and have appointed a play consultant to work directly with young people on the estate to better understand their play needs and interests. This will inform revised designs and proposals for more appropriate and engaging play provision.
What Happens Next?
The play consultant will lead targeted engagement with young residents in the coming weeks. Based on their input, we will develop new proposals and designs alongside our architects for improved play facilities and update the community on next steps.
We asked
We invited comments and feedback from registered electors within the borough, elected representatives and local political parties regarding the suitability and accessibility of existing polling places.
You said
The majority of respondents indicated that their polling stations are suitable and accessible. However, some respondents in specific areas proposed alternative locations, and a few responses were outside the scope of this consultation.
We did
We considered several suggestions for relocating certain polling places but were unable to identify more suitable alternatives than the current designated locations. However, recommendations such as additional signage will be implemented for future elections.
We asked
We asked for your opinion on publishing a Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) for Shoreditch to address concerns about the negative impact of alcohol-licensed premises.
You said
A majority supported the CIA, noting issues like crime, public nuisance, and over-saturation of alcohol businesses. However, there were concerns about the economic impact on local businesses, cultural erosion, and lack of community involvement. Many disagreed with exempting small restaurants from the CIA, fearing loopholes and enforcement challenges.
We did
We will consider the majority support for the CIA alongside the concerns raised about economic impact and cultural identity. We will carefully review the proposed exemption for small restaurants and consider enforcement issues, ensuring any policy balances community needs with business interests.
We asked
We asked you to tell us what you thought of adult advocacy services in Hackney. We wanted to know what worked well, what didn't and what we could do to improve things.
You said
You told us that there were a number of areas for improvement. We have taken your feedback on board and will be procuring a new service that better meets the needs of residents who use advocacy services, especially our vulnerable residents. You can see the full report here: Advocacy Services report
Some of the things you told us were:
- Advocacy should be accessible and culturally appropriate.
- Advocacy should challenge (systemic) inequalities and support the borough’s most vulnerable residents.
- Increase the amount of advocates for patients to see as this is too important.
We did
In response to what you told us:
- We have worked hard to ensure that we offer a service that meets the needs of those who require the service and reflective of Hackney’s population. This contract will widen the scope of deliver with training and development both for community organisations and communities to be able to deliver advocacy in a way which is fully accessible and appropriate
- We agree and will ensure effective data capture, identify trends and gaps in delivery and act on them. We will also train communities and develop the offer for underserved residents to ensure we maximise support
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We are looking at training more people from the local communities as advocates to help increase advocate numbers. There will also be opportunities for communities to participate in alternative forms of advocacy.
We asked
We asked for your feedback on Hackney’s draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022-26 which will set out the borough’s health and wellbeing priorities over the next four years.
You said
In total, 229 respondents took part in the survey. Overall, the majority of respondents stated that they agree with the suggested actions for each of the three priorities, improving mental health, increasing social connection and supporting greater financial security.
We did
As a result of the consultation we are developing an action plan using your responses to the priority actions, suggestions for additional actions and suggestions for who the Health and Wellbeing Board should work with on these actions.
For more information, please visit https://hackney.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing-board
We asked
We asked you for feedback on our design proposals to improve the stream play area and the southern play area adjacent to Cowper Road in Butterfield Green.
You said
37 local children, young people and families fed into the design process, helping to shape a set of designs to take out to public consultation. A further 100 people fed back on the design proposals, which included improvements to the stream area, installing new equipment and making the landscape more playable.
We did
As a result of the consultation we have made a number of design changes including providing additional swings and monkey bars in the southern play area.
Work is planned to begin on building the play areas autumn 2022.
We asked
We asked you for feedback on our design proposals to improve the play area in Haggerston Park.
You said
78 local children, young people and families fed into the design process, helping to shape a set of designs to take out to public consultation. A further 103 people fed back on the design proposals, which included making it bigger, adding more equipment so that it appeals to a wider age range of children and making it more accessible.
We did
As a result of the consultation we have made a number of design changes adding trees for shade and more equipment for older children, including more swings to create spaces where they can hang out and have fun as well as the play area’s younger users.
Work is planned to begin on building the play area autumn 2022.
We asked
We asked you for feedback on our design proposals to improve the play area in Stoke Newington Common.
You said
96 local children, young people and families fed into the design process, helping to shape a set of designs to take out to public consultation. A further 129 people fed back on the design proposals, which included installing new equipment and making the landscape more playable.
We did
As a result of the consultation we have made a number of design changes including; keeping the play area fully enclosed; additional toddler swings and a trampoline.
Work is planned to begin on building the play area autumn 2022.
We asked
We asked you for feedback on our design proposals to improve the play area in Clapton Square.
You said
24 local children, young people and families fed into the design process, helping to shape a set of designs to take out to public consultation. A further 101 people fed back on the design proposals, which included installing new equipment and creating a new entrance and a pathway.
We did
As a result of the consultation we are introducing more challenging equipment for older children. We are also reviewing the amount of sand on site, the surfacing underneath equipment, the design of the climbable entrance and solutions to make the shelter more welcoming and less of a focus for anti social behaviour.
Work will start in autumn 2022.
We asked
We asked you for feedback on our design proposals to improve the play area in Clapton Pond.
You said
57 people fed back on the design proposals. 70% liked the designs and 77% liked the proposed equipment. 81% supported the idea to add mounds to the lawn area to make it more playable. People also gave us feedback about other aspects of the play area that were addressed in the final set of designs and are outlined in the consultation report.
We did
As a result of the consultation we changed the park gates to make them self closing and we will be installing new bins to make it easier to recycle onsite. We will also continue to discuss with the relevant teams the issue of pollution in and around the park and anti social behaviour.
Work was completed on th play area in November 2021.
https://hackney.gov.uk/clapton-pond
We asked
We asked the public for feedback on a draft Parks and Green Spaces Strategy. We wanted to check we’d got the focus right and that you supported the draft vision and commitments. We also included lots of open text questions to give you room to tell us your views, ideas and priorities.
Although the pandemic changed the way we undertook engagement, we were really pleased that 967 of you took part by filling in the survey, attending focus groups, or emailing in your feedback.
You said
You told us you liked the look and feel of the strategy and how it had been co-designed with residents, staff, stakeholders and young people.
You told us you agreed with the commitments we had made around community engagement and environmental sustainablity. However you also told us we needed to place a greater emphasis on getting the basics right like safety, litter and public toilet facilities.
We did
We used the comments, feedback and insight people shared with us to redraft the strategy, which was adopted by cabinet on 24 May 2021.
We asked
We asked unpaid adult carers about what they think an excellent service for adult carers in Hackney would look like.
You said
You told us your thoughts on what is working well, what the barriers are and what needs to be improved.
We did
We have used this valuable feedback to shape the design of the new service to give carers a better service in the future.
We asked
Shall we change the name of Hackney Road Recreation Ground to honour Thomas Fairchild?
What do you think about holding a market in the space and what kind of market should it be?
Why do you not use Hackney Road Recreation Ground?
You said
Yes lets honour Thomas Fairchild and change the name of the space to Fairchild's Garden.
We think a farmers market would work well in the space.
Hackney Road Recreation Ground is unwelcoming and is not a very nice place to spend time.
We did
We will offically change the name of the space and install new welcome signage.
We will explore the logistics of holding a farmers market in the space.
We will continue to look for funding to improve the park and make it more welcoming.