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Hackney Council begins process to become an HIV Confident organisation

This World AIDs Day Hackney Council has made a commitment to be recognised as a HIV Confident organisation, marking an important step in tackling HIV stigma and ensuring that people living with HIV can work for the Council or access its services with confidence and without fear of discrimination. 

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New London-wide campaign targets engine idling to improve air quality and health

Hackney joins with others London boroughs in campaign to tackle air pollution from engine idling. 

Mayor Woodley and Sadiq Khan with children from Shoreditch Park Primary School

Mayor Woodley: Why abolishing the two-child benefit cap is a win for Hackney

The announcement from the government follows tireless campaigning on behalf of families in the borough

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Landlords in Hackney to meet tighter rules as Hackney approves plans to introduce property licensing

Owners of most privately rented homes in Hackney will require a license to let out their property, under new Council proposals to raise standards for renters and protect them from rogue landlords. 

16 days of activism against gender based violence

Why we’re renewing our commitment to eliminating violence against women and girls

New violence against women and girls strategy marks 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence events in Hackney.

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Hackney announces new members of its Design Review Panel

The Design Review Panel provides independent design and architecture advice to the Council on planning applications and development proposals.

Key stakeholders for the Hackney Connect to Work programme at the launch event

Breaking down barriers: Hackney launches Connect to Work

Connect to Work will support people in Hackney with complex barriers into work 

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Hackney is no place for hate: become a Hackney Hate Crime Community Champion

Hackney Council is recruiting local residents to join a new network of Community Champions to tackle hate crime, support victims, and build a safer Hackney.

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Mayor Woodley: How I'm tackling the housing crisis head-on

Building Council homes, protecting private renters and improving the homes we manage 

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New Council homes approved for Nye Bevan Estate

A new terrace of nine homes along Millfields Road in Clapton are the first of a fresh wave of more than 300 Council homes to get the go ahead.