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Thousands of new jobs and businesses have been created in Hackney in the last eight years, making it London’s fastest growing local economy.

Mayor of Hackney, Caroline Woodley, has announced changes to her Cabinet to help deliver on her priorities to tackle the housing crisis, combat poverty, and maintain Hackney’s position as a climate leader.

The changes will see Deputy Mayor Guy Nicholson become Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Regeneration, taking responsibility for Housing Services in addition to his existing role. Cllr Clayeon McKenzie will step down after nine years as Cabinet Member for Housing Services and Resident Participation.

Deputy Mayor Anntoinette Bramble will expand her remit to cover children’s services and young people. She will be supported by Cllr Anya Sizer, who takes up a new role as Deputy Cabinet Member for Families, Early Years and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Once-in-a-generation transformation of Hackney Museum given green light

Hackney Council is set to refurbish three more play areas in 2026 at Clissold Park, London Fields (north), and Millfields, making them more exciting, more inclusive and suitable for older as well as younger children. Design work will commence this autumn.

All public toilets in Hackney’s parks and green spaces have now been refurbished in time for spring and summer, completing a programme of improvements over the past few years. 

Hackney Council has adopted a new plan to ensure that as Dalston continues to grow, the town centre community will benefit.

Young people’s achievements were marked at an annual award ceremony yesterday evening at Hackney Town Hall.

An action plan to ensure Hackney Council builds on its success over the last two decades has been agreed by the Council’s Cabinet after a report praised Hackney as “an inclusive, exciting and ambitious council, committed to delivering for its residents.”