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Wishing Hackney a happy and safe Purim

The annual Jewish festival, Purim, will take place from the evening of Thursday, 13 March, until the evening of Friday, 14 March. 

Homelessness

We will ensure that no one in Hackney is left facing homelessness alone

The Government has released the snapshot figures for the number of individuals sleeping rough on the nation’s streets, giving an indication of the Housing Emergency across the country, with a 20% increase in 2024.  

Hackney Council

Penalty charges to increase from 7 April

Parking fines and other penalty charges and fees will go up in Hackney from 7 April 2025, in line with increases across London.

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“A step towards a greener, more inclusive economy”: hub launched to boost green jobs in Hackney

Hackney Council’s partnership with the London Legacy Development Corporation, Build East Skills Centre, is creating exciting opportunities for local residents to develop skills in retrofitting and sustainable construction -  key areas in the rapidly growing green economy.

Mayor Caroline Woodley

An update on the Hackney Pension Fund

In Hackney, we continue to call for an end to the death, destruction and suffering we’ve witnessed throughout the conflict in Israel and Palestine, and that continues despite the current status of ceasefire and the desperate need for humanitarian aid.

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Return of £5m investment offer to support local climate action

Residents and businesses can again invest in local sustainability projects while earning a fixed annual interest rate of 4.2%. 

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Maximum effort pledged to improving satisfaction levels in Council’s housing service

Hackney Council’s housing service will continue to give ‘maximum effort’ to improving the satisfaction levels of tenants in the service.

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Rising to the challenges: new Council budget agreed

Efforts to tackle the housing crisis, reverse inequality and lead the fight against climate change in Hackney will continue in spite of the financial challenges affecting councils, the Mayor of Hackney has committed after councillors agreed Hackney Council’s new budget for the year ahead.

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"I want to go further and make Hackney even better": Mayor Woodley on the Council's budget

Hackney is London’s best borough. That’s why I made it my home many years ago, raised my son here, and in 2023 took up the huge honour of becoming Mayor of Hackney.

Cllr Sam Pallis, Deputy Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy

Council welcomes new London Growth Plan

Cllr Sam Pallis, Deputy Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, welcomes today's London Growth Plan.