Hackney urges residents to pick up a book for National Year of Reading 2026
National Year of Reading campaign encourages everyone in UK to enjoy the benefits of reading.
New lifts on the way for Hackney Council housing blocks
First phase of a three year programme to renew or replace the worst performing 120 lifts in the Council's blocks starts in June
Funding agreed for diverse projects to support Hackney’s communities
Grants have been announced for 15 innovative projects across Hackney...
Fly-tippers in Hackney fined £117,000 last year as council reveals true cost of illegal dumping
Why we're ramping up enforcement against fly-tippers
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Mayor welcomes ‘generational reforms’ to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Mayor Caroline Woodley welcome the Government’s publication of the SEND White Paper
Investing in what matters
A fully revamped Hackney Central Library reopened this month – with a brand new children’s area, nooks for reading, bookable meeting pods and new digital resources.
A bold, ambitious and balanced budget to build on Hackney’s achievements: Council announces new proposals
Continued investment in making Hackney even better, alongside frontline support for those most in need, is at the heart of the Council’s budget plans for 2026/27.
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