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.
“Hackney is Yours”: help shape the future of your borough
The new Hackney is Yours campaign aims to give people more say in how decisions are made in the borough.
Hackney Council marks Zero Waste Week with launch of Repair Café programme
Seven community groups awarded grants to open Repair Cafés and promote sustainability and community resilience.
Nominate your favourite new building in the Hackney Design Awards 2026
The biennial Hackney Design Awards return this year, launching on Tuesday 1st September.
“The power of positivity”: Hackney students celebrate some of their best GCSE results yet
Students across Hackney are celebrating some of their best GCSE results yet.
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Autumn Statement: a new Prime Minister but the same-old austerity
Mayor Garbett responds to today's Autumn Statement
New Hackney ‘night map’ puts toilets, phone charging and routes home in your pocket
Hackney Council has launched a new interactive map to help people find toilets, drinking water, phone charging and routes home when they’re out at night.
Mayor of Hackney joins council leaders to continue fight for trans rights
Mayor Zoë Garbett and five council leaders recently met with the Chair for Equality and Human Rights Commission to raise urgent concerns.
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