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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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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.

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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

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More new council homes coming soon to Hackney

Hoxton and Haggerston will get 136 brand new Council homes after councillors gave planning permission for homes at Buckland Court, Cropley Court, Fellows Court and Weymouth Court.

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Funding agreed for diverse projects to support Hackney’s communities

Grants have been announced for 15 innovative projects across Hackney...

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A statement on the Home Office's earned settlement consultation

Our response to the Government’s proposed asylum and earned settlement reforms.

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Repurposing vacant primary schools

As a result of the ongoing fall in numbers of primary school-aged children in Hackney, the Council made the difficult decision to close some primary schools in the borough.

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Why we're supporting Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week

Between 2 and 8 February 2026 Hackney Council is supporting Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week. 

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Hackney leads the way in cleaner air with bold new five-year action plan

The Council's 2026–2030 Air Quality Action Plan sets targets based on WHO guidelines, to deliver cleaner and healthier air over the next five years.