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Hackney Mayor urges government to reject new guidance on single-sex spaces

Mayor Zoë Garbett has called on government to change course on guidance that puts transgender people at risk.

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Hackney Council partners with national charity Action for Children to create new local homes for children in care

Plans to develop two new children’s homes are underway in Hackney, as part of a significant investment in the care and support for local children and young people.

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Work starts on a more ethical Pension Fund Strategy

An update from Zoë Garbett, Mayor of Hackney, and Cllr Izzy Castello-Cortes, Chair of the Hackney Pensions Committee.

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FIRST LOOK: the drones saving money and speeding up repairs

Drone surveys on Council blocks are the first step in a drive to cut the use of disruptive scaffolding.

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Cargo bike grants up to £2,500 for businesses now available

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

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Coming soon: new gym to take over empty Council office

The repurposed Hackney Central office is the first building to be brought back to life as part of the Mayor of Hackney’s Who Owns Hackney investigation.

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Update on the Britannia project

Construction has paused after Ardmore Construction Group went into administration.

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“Losing a game is no excuse”: tackling domestic abuse during the World Cup

Victims of domestic abuse are being urged to seek support with the World Cup 2026 now underway.

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The best free things to do during London Climate Action Week 2026

Discover free sustainability events taking place across Hackney this month. 

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Applications open for new £4000 grants to boost Hackney high streets

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

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Hackney elects new Speaker

Councillor Antoinette Fernandez is announced as the new Speaker of Hackney.

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Help provide secondary school supplies for local children this September

Hackney Youth Parliament is asking residents to support its Pack to School Appeal, an initiative providing brand new school equipment to Hackney children starting secondary school in September.