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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The best free things to do during London Climate Action Week 2026
Discover free sustainability events taking place across Hackney this month.
Applications open for new £4000 grants to boost Hackney high streets
Calling all Hackney businesses. Apply now for the new Local Area Activation Fund to boost your high streets.
Hackney elects new Speaker
Councillor Antoinette Fernandez is announced as the new Speaker of Hackney.
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