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Hackney Council and Department for Education representatives at the opening of the Hackney Care Leavers Hub in June 2025. From left to right: Mark Ridell MBE, National Adviser for Care Leavers, Diane Benjamin, Director of Children’s Social Care, Jahnine Davis, National Kinship Care Ambassador, Janet

A new space for Hackney care leavers

Hackney's new Care Leavers Hub opened in June.

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Hackney recognises the contribution of His Majesty’s Forces on Armed Forces Day

Hackney paid tribute to the brave service people in the British Armed Forces with a ceremony on Armed Forces Day.

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Inside Hackney’s plans for safer, more inclusive nightlife

Hackney’s first-ever evening and nighttime strategy has launched, aiming to create a safer, more inclusive borough that’s still at the forefront of London’s nightlife.

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Statement on Child Q misconduct hearing

A response to the outcome of the misconduct hearing into the treatment of Child Q 

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Hackney Council to tackle anti-social behaviour head-on with a week of community events

A series of pop-ups will take place next week to help residents work with Hackney Council to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) head-on.

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Help for residents struggling to make ends meet

Support from Hackney Council is available to help residents with food, fuel, and essential costs

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Hackney Council marks London Climate Action Week with launch of Repair Café Grant

Eight community groups awarded grants to open Repair Cafés to promote sustainability and community resilience

Ibrahim Kozan (centre) working at Ferris Fashion, Aldgate.  Image courtesy of Ibrahim Kozan.

Hackney Museum exhibition explores experience of Turkish diaspora in Hackney’s garment trade

Free community display shines a light on Hackney’s Turkish speaking communities in the late 20th century

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Hackney to consult on new licensing proposals to protect tenants from rogue landlords

Owners of privately rented homes in Hackney could require a licence to let out their property, under new Council proposals to raise standards for renters and protect them from rogue landlords. 

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Statement on 80 Eastway (The Bath House), Hackney Wick

An update from Cllr Robert Chapman

Mayor Woodley on the site of new Council homes at the Britannia development

Mayor of Hackney responds to government Spending Review

Mayor Caroline Woodley welcomes funding for affordable housing - plus more reaction to the spending review