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Private rented home

New ‘zero tolerance’ crackdown on rogue landlords launches

From this month, Hackney Council will be seeking the biggest fines and strongest possible penalties for the worst private landlords in Hackney.

Wenlock Barn community hall

Drive to get communities back into Hackney’s estate halls begins

The review of how Hackney’s 79 community halls are used is the latest step in Mayor Zoë Garbett’s ‘Who Owns Hackney’ investigation.

Forest Road Youth Hub

New £1 million funding boost to help Young Hackney support even more young people

Up to £1.3 million extra investment in youth services will be available over the next two years