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Shoreditch by night

Major new Shoreditch growth plan unveiled

A new Council Plan provides guidance for good growth in Shoreditch until 2040....

Mayor of Hackney, Caroline Woodley, cutting the ribbon for the reopening of Hackney Central Library (credit Hackney Council and Sean Pollock)

Hackney Central library: “beautiful refurbishment a clear demonstration of our commitment to the future”

A celebration of the newly refurbished library in Hackney Central took place this week... 

Hackney Wick-2

125 new creative businesses in Hackney Wick since launch of creative economy zone

The number of creative businesses in Hackney Wick and Fish Island Creative Enterprise Zone has grown by 125 - a quarter - since the introduction of a creative enterprise zone, which is now being extended to run to 2028.

Man and woman walking past a tree

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.

Zipcar

Our response to Zipcar's planned closure

We'll continue to make sure there is a long term viable alternative to owning a private vehicle. 

Ann-Marie, founder of Kindhaus, a participant in the last round of Hackney Impact-2

New round of support for Hackney’s small businesses

More than ninety entrepreneurs and small businesses in Hackney are set to be offered support to scale-up and access new business opportunities as the latest phase of Hackney Impact launches this week.

Cllr Carole Williams, Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities

Living Wage Rates rise providing boost for Hackney workforce

Councillor Carole Williams, Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities, has released a statement on this week’s announcement about new Living Wage Rates for 2025/2026

OurBike cargo bike with passenger

New and improved cargo bikes available to rent in Hackney

Eight new cargo bikes are now available to rent in Hackney, as the borough re-launches its pioneering share scheme with upgraded models and a new location. 

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How to get involved Circular Economy Week 2025

To mark Circular Economy Week, which takes place from Monday 20-Sunday 26 October 2025, we’re hosting and supporting a range of events across Hackney to help you reduce, re-use and repair.

Hackney Wick Bath House saved

Future of Hackney Wick’s Bath House secured

A 1930s bath house in Hackney Wick will remain open as a not-for-profit space following an agreement for a popular sauna company to take on management of the building.