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Funding agreed for diverse projects to support Hackney’s communities

Grants have been announced for 10 innovative projects across Hackney...

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A statement on the Home Office's earned settlement consultation

Our response to the Government’s proposed asylum and earned settlement reforms.

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Repurposing vacant primary schools

As a result of the ongoing fall in numbers of primary school-aged children in Hackney, the Council made the difficult decision to close some primary schools in the borough.

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Why we're supporting Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week

Between 2 and 8 February 2026 Hackney Council is supporting Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week. 

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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.

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Funding approved for tranche of 400 new Council homes

Funding to get spades in the ground on 400 new Council homes across Hackney was approved by the Council’s cabinet this week. 

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New council homes for Stoke Newington and Clapton

Thirty seven new council homes - all for social rent - will be built on two Council owned sites in Stoke Newington and Clapton, after they were approved by the Council’s planning sub-committee.

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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