Hackney 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.
How we are improving our Housing Services
Hackney Council's Housing Services making strides to improve service but still more to do
Ridley Road Market now open on Sundays
Ridley Road Market is now open on Sundays, extending trading at the market to seven days a week bringing a new weekend buzz to one of Hackney’s best-loved trading streets.
Hackney stands for welcome, safety, and inclusion as a Borough of Sanctuary
Hackney is officially recognised as a Borough of Sanctuary, affirming its commitment to offering safety and support to sanctuary seekers.
Hackney joins Dolly Parton's global book-gifting mission
A new partnership between Hackney Council, the Dollywood Foundation and People’s Postcode Lottery brings the global book-gifting programme to Hackney.
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Hackney 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.
Nearly 100 businesses mentored as delivery of new economic development plan begins
Nearly 100 startups, charities and social enterprises have been supported with mentoring, networking and workshops to scale-up and access new opportunities as part of the latest round of Hackney Impact, the Council’s business support programme, which concludes this month.
Hackney backs calls for action on contaminated land
Why we're supporting Zane's Law
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Updates from Mayor Caroline Woodley
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