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Hackney forces Mayor of London concession on affordable housing cuts
Plans to let developers reduce the proportion of affordable homes in new projects in Hackney have been scaled back
Statement on murder on Downs Park Road
A statement from Mayor of Hackney, Zoë Garbett, following yesterday’s tragic murder on Downs Park Road on 13 July 2026
Official: Hackney is London's top borough for parks
A record 34 of Hackney’s parks and green spaces have been rated among the best in the country.
Free and low-cost summer activities for young people
Young Hackney has launched its Summer Activities Guide, a one-stop guide to free and low-cost activities for children and young people aged up to 19 years olds, or 25 with SEND.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cargo bike grants up to £2,500 for businesses now available
Businesses in Hackney can now apply for funding to buy a cargo bike.
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.
Update on the Britannia project
Construction has paused after Ardmore Construction Group went into administration.
“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.