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.
Hackney non-profit organisations to slash bills and emissions with £600k boost for solar and energy upgrades
More than two dozen Hackney organisations are set to cut their energy bills and carbon emissions after securing a share of nearly £600,000 in fresh council funding.
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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London’s first dive bar festival is coming to Hackney
It’s part of the spring programme of events backed by Hackney Council including upcycled fashion pop-ups, plant swaps and more.
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.
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