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The Local Area Activation Fund awards £17,000 for community events, including LGBTQIA+ celebrations, anniversary film screenings, and creative workshops.

A statement from Cllr Sam Mathys, Cabinet Member for Culture, Nightlife, Resilience and Business Standards, on the Government’s business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues.

Businesses in Hackney can now apply for funding to buy a cargo bike. 

Calling all Hackney businesses. Apply now for the new Local Area Activation Fund to boost your high streets.

The new Mayor has appointed her full Cabinet team following this month's local elections.

It’s part of the spring programme of events backed by Hackney Council including upcycled fashion pop-ups, plant swaps and more.

Nearly 100 startups, charities and social enterprises have been supported with mentoring, networking and workshops to scale-up and access new opportunities as part of the latest round of Hackney Impact, the Council’s business support programme, which concludes this month.

A new network of rapid electric vehicle (EV) charge points is underway in Hackney. 

Local Hackney businesses have been given a cash boost of up to £5k each to host events, markets or campaigns that drive footfall and spend on their local high street.

Ridley Road Market is now open on Sundays, extending trading at the market to seven days a week bringing a new weekend buzz to one of Hackney’s best-loved trading streets.

Residents will soon see more street sweepers, flytipping removal crews and enforcement officers out keeping Hackney’s streets clean. 

The Mayor of Hackney has requested an urgent meeting with the building’s landlord and the police.