Who really owns Hackney? The borough’s new mayor is finding out
Who Owns Hackney is a new investigation into land use and ownership, aiming to reclaim spaces to benefit Hackney’s communities.
Hackney Mayor Zoë Garbett’s final Cabinet team confirmed
The new Mayor has appointed her full Cabinet team following this month's local elections.
Mayor Garbett: "We need a government that backs rent controls"
A response from Zoë Garbett, Mayor of Hackney, to the King's Speech 2026.
Zoë Garbett is the new Mayor of Hackney
The Green Party candidate is elected with 46.9% of the vote.
Local and Mayoral elections May 2026: everything you need to know
Hackney is voting for a Mayor and all 57 local councillors on Thursday 7 May.
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New £3.5 million fund opens to help residents facing rising costs
New grants will fund voluntary groups to give much-needed help to low-income families.
£1,500 funding available for setting up a repair café
Local non-profit groups and organisations can apply for up to £1,500 funding to run community repair events.
Mayor Garbett: Standing in solidarity with the trans community
A statement from Zoë Garbett, Mayor of Hackney, in response to the updated Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) code of practice.
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