We Asked, You Said, We Did

We asked organisations who are involved in unpaid adult carers about what they think an excellent service for adult carers in Hackney would look like.

You told us your thoughts on what is working well, what the barriers are and what needs to be improved.

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 unpaid adult carers about what they think an excellent service for adult carers in Hackney would look like.

You told us your thoughts on what is working well, what the barriers are and what needs to be improved.

We have used this valuable feedback to shape the design of the new service to give carers a better service in the future.

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?

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 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.

Before we applied to the HLF, we asked park users for their thoughts on what improvement they'd like to see at Springfield Park.

You told us valuable information on what you thought of the park, how it could be better and what should be enhanced.

We applied to The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for money to develop plans to improve and refurbish Springfield Park - these will include upgrade work on the buildings, footpaths, play equipment, gates, as well as help to preserve and enhance the park's magnificent landscape. We were successful in our application and the Development Phase of the Restoration project is now commencing.

you to consult on our Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments (PNA) for the City of London and London Borough of Hackney.

we received one response, with no amendments to the PNA.

The PNA has now been published online, which you can view here: http://www.hackney.gov.uk/Assets/Documents/Pharmaceutical-needs-assessment.pdf

How you travel to work and what we can to improve it.

87.5% of respondents travel to work by sustainable transport, while 12.5% drive to work. The main reasons stated for using a car are: quickest, more convenient and cheaper. The top four ways to encourage you to cycle are: better cycle routes, safer crossing/routes for cyclists, increased shower facilities at work and secure cycle parking.

We have since open applications for workplaces to apply for a grant of up to £1000 towards sustainable transport with the aim of addressing the reasons for not cycling. We also offer free cycle skills training for anyone that lives, works or studies in the borough. For more information visit: http://www.hackney.gov.uk/cycle-training.htm

When you used Butterfield Green, how long was a typical visit and for what purpose did you visit. We also asked you for your opinions of the gardens and your future ideas to improve the space.

You told us that you used the space each week for between 15 minute and 1 hour. Reasons for your visiting included enjoying nature, to use the play area and to take a short cut and these formed your main likes about the site. To improve the site we should look at improving the sporting offer and the planting.

All results have been entered into the Management Plan for Butterfield Green and placed upon the Action Plan to implement proposals and changes where possible.

Hackney Council and Hackney Homes asked your views on the proposal to return the management of your home to the Council.

A total of 6,158 completed questionnaires were returned and processed (4,673 tenants and 1,483 leaseholders), representing an 18% response rate overall (excluding incomplete and duplicate forms and deadwood addresses). Overall, 56% of residents who responded support the proposals, and 14% oppose.

The Cabinet agreed on 26 January 2015 to the return of housing management functions from Hackney Homes Ltd to the Council at the end of the management agreement on 30 March 2016.

all pharmacists in the City of London and the London Borough of Hackney to complete a survey of their pharmacy services and needs

we received 68 responses, which have been incorporated into the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments

The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments have been published here: http://www.hackney.gov.uk/Assets/Documents/Pharmaceutical-needs-assessment.pdf

the public to fill out a survey on pharmacy services in the City of London and London Borough of Hackney

We received 836 responses, and the views of the public have now been incorporated into our Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments.

The Health and Wellbeing Board has produced its first assessment of pharmaceutical needs, which covers 2015-2018; http://www.hackney.gov.uk/Assets/Documents/Pharmaceutical-needs-assessment.pdf

Do you have any comments on the proposed scheme or measures?

The consultation document is attached to this report for reference. Five hundred copies of the public consultation document were sent out to local residents and shop owners around the Morning Lane / Trelawney Estate Area. The consultation document was also published on the web where residents could post their comments on the proposals. The consultation started on 21st August 2014 and finished on 12th September 2014. A meeting was held with shop owners/freeholders on 5th September 2014 to discuss the proposals in person. All very generally supportive of the scheme

DECISION: MORNING LANE PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS Agree to: 1. Note the favourable outcome of the public consultation exercise. 2. Give approval to proceed with the implementation of the public realm improvements outside 2 – 20 Morning Lane. 3. Give approval to advertise statutory notices for the installation of a raised entry treatment table at the junction of Morning Lane with the service Road, and advertise waiting and loading/parking changes within the service road. Reason:- The proposals will: 1. Improve pedestrian accessibility by removing the existing, significant, cross-fall gradient between building line to carriageway, through the introduction of a tiered public realm treatment - with steps and ramps to maintain appropriate access. 2. Improve accessibility for pedestrians by providing step free crossing points at the junction of the service lane and Morning Lane, and by reducing and rationalising street furniture 3. Provide a pleasant, attractive public realm with trees and seating areas where pedestrian can enjoy the open space with improved air quality. 4. Provide loading and disabled parking facilities for adjacent businesses.

How the paddling pool area could be improved, which was the preferred design out of 5 options presented and whether the fencing should stay as it is?

More seating/communal areas and some water play element. Option 5 was the most popular play area choice. Leaving the fence in place was the most popular choice

We are working on designs for the paddling pool area, and incorporating your views. For the play area, we will be appointing the designers of Option 5. The fencing will remain in place around the grassed area.

Residents were invited to attend the yearly fun day at Colville. The event is organised by the Colville Estate Tenants and Residents Association (CETRA) supported by Hackney Homes officers.

More than 150 people enjoyed live music, barbecued food, and a spot of gardening while finding out more about Hackney Council’s regeneration of Colville on 12 July. CETRA talked about the proposals from the perspective of tenants and leaseholders, residents were also able to see designs and models for the third phase of Colville’s regeneration. The appointed architects, were on hand to answer questions about the programme, along with Council officers, while Hackney Homes and police officers provided information on their services.

A temporary new community garden at Kellett House was launched by Cllr Philip Glanville, Cabinet Member for Housing, who planted a sunflower as part of the green-fingered activities on the day. A new and permanent site for the community garden will be created as part of Colville’s regeneration.