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Mayor Garbett: "We need a government that backs rent controls"

A response from Zoë Garbett, Mayor of Hackney, to the King's Speech 2026.

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How we are improving our Housing Services

Hackney Council's Housing Services making strides to improve service but still more to do.

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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

Proposals for new homes at Cropley Court

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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Residents recognise improvements to the Council’s Housing Services - but still more work to do

Satisfaction with Hackney Council’s Housing Services is higher now than when the service started its improvement drive - but there is still more work to do

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Water supply issues on Frampton Park Estate

Water supply issues on Frampton Park Estate due to a burst water main affecting supplies in the E9 area. Thames Water are seeking to remedy the situation as quickly as possible.

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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. 

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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.