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Why we're supporting Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week

Between 2 and 8 February 2026 Hackney Council is supporting Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week. 

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Hackney leads the way in cleaner air with bold new five-year action plan

The Council's 2026–2030 Air Quality Action Plan sets targets based on WHO guidelines, to deliver cleaner and healthier air over the next five years.

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Funding approved for tranche of 400 new Council homes

Funding to get spades in the ground on 400 new Council homes across Hackney was approved by the Council’s cabinet this week.