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Council agrees bold, ambitious and balanced budget for Hackney
A balanced budget that continues to invest in a better Hackney for everyone has been approved for the next financial year.
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.
Statement on military action in the Middle East
A message to Hackney residents from the Mayor of Hackney
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.
Major new Shoreditch growth plan unveiled
A new Council Plan provides guidance for good growth in Shoreditch until 2040....
Hackney Central library: “beautiful refurbishment a clear demonstration of our commitment to the future”
A celebration of the newly refurbished library in Hackney Central took place this week...
Hackney Council encourages residents to celebrate a ‘safe and happy’ Purim festival
Purim, the annual Jewish festival, takes place in the Stamford Hill area, from tomorrow evening (Monday 2nd March) to the evening of Tuesday 3rd March.
125 new creative businesses in Hackney Wick since launch of creative enterprise zone
The number of creative businesses in Hackney Wick and Fish Island Creative Enterprise Zone has grown by 125 - a quarter - since the introduction of a creative enterprise zone, which is now being extended to run to 2028.
Mayor welcomes ‘generational reforms’ to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Mayor Caroline Woodley welcomes 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
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.