Hackney Council News - News https://news.hackney.gov.uk/ News from Hackney Council en-GB PRgloo 6aa2b1362051dc2f4e1e18b0 https://news.hackney.gov.uk/news/new-approach-to-help-speed-up-gutter-clearing-and-cut-costs New approach to help speed up gutter clearing and cut costs Hackney Council to use elevating platforms to reduce use of ‘disruptive’ scaffolding and speed up the cleaning of gutters - at a fraction of the cost

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:40:00 Z 6aa90b7c886c4da8391947f0 https://news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney-calls-on-tfl-to-rethink-bus-cuts Hackney calls on TfL to rethink bus cuts affecting the most vulnerable We’re urging Transport for London to scrap plans to change bus routes in Hackney.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:38:00 Z 6aa7f3802051dc2f4e1e38b6 https://news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney-is-yours-help-shape-the-future-of-your-borough Featured “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.

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:22:00 Z 6aa285022051dc2f4e1e14b8 https://news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney-residents-can-now-claim-land-for-growing Hackney residents can now claim land for growing Local groups can apply to transform unused land into community gardens. 

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:23:00 Z 6a9e7a2d2051dc2f4e1dda3c https://news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney-council-marks-zero-waste-week-with-launch-of-repair-cafe-programme Featured 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.

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:10:00 Z 6a85a27d3b185bb83e506198 https://news.hackney.gov.uk/news/new-gbp-17-000-funding-boost-for-hackneys-high-streets New £17,000 funding boost for Hackney’s high streets The Local Area Activation Fund awards £17,000 for community events, including LGBTQIA+ celebrations, anniversary film screenings, and creative workshops.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:29:00 Z 6a9697fbe1338c38fab7a8be https://news.hackney.gov.uk/news/nominate-your-favourite-new-building-in-the-hackney-design-awards-2026 Featured Nominate your favourite new building in the Hackney Design Awards 2026 The biennial Hackney Design Awards return this year, launching on Tuesday 1st September.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:29:00 Z 6a86e41a3b185bb83e506e74 https://news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackneys-newest-gym-is-now-open Hackney's newest gym is now open An empty Hackney Council office has been turned into a new temporary gym, giving residents an accessible and affordable new space to exercise while Kings Hall Leisure Centre is being refurbished

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:58:00 Z 6a87169bf757efa545c584f2 https://news.hackney.gov.uk/news/the-power-of-positivity-hackney-students-celebrate-some-of-their-best-gcse-results-yet Featured “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.

]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 Z 6a85856f3b185bb83e505e5d https://news.hackney.gov.uk/news/were-giving-hackney-back-to-its-people-mayor-garbetts-first-100-days Featured “We’re giving Hackney back to its people”: Mayor Garbett’s first 100 days The recently-elected Mayor of Hackney on her new administration's achievement so far.

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