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People from across Hackney’s communities are working together to help shape the future of the borough's main roads as part of an innovative new engagement approach to ensure they work for everyone.

Stories Woven In Strands, a free display at Hackney Museum, explores texturism and the Hackney youth group campaign for better hair representation through emojis.

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. 

A crackdown on irresponsible dog owners in Hackney is beginning.

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 marks National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025 with a series of anti-hate crime pop-up stalls across the borough, focusing on supporting victims of disability hate. 

Residents and library users will have the chance to help decide on changes to library opening times under plans to ensure Hackney’s libraries remain open in the face of the major financial challenges faced by the Council.

A message from Caroline Woodley, Mayor of Hackney, Cllr Peray Ahmet, Leader of Haringey Council and Cllr Barry Rawlings, Leader of Barnet Council

A message from Caroline Woodley, Mayor of Hackney, and Cllr Susan Fajana Thomas, Cabinet Member for Community Safety.

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.

A statement from our Cabinet Member for Health, Cllr Chris Kennedy to help reassure expectant mothers and their families that paracetamol remains a safe option during pregnancy, with no evidence that it causes autism.