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.
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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Zoë Garbett is the new Mayor of Hackney
The Green Party candidate is elected with 46.9% of the vote.
A statement on the fire in Cazenove Road
A message to the Stamford Hill community from Caroline Woodley, Mayor of Hackney, following a fire at a property on Cazenove Road
A statement on the terrorist attack in Golders Green
A message from Caroline Woodley, Mayor of Hackney
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