Hackney Council
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Tell us where you want new electric vehicle charge points! ⚡🚗
We want your feedback on where to install Hackney’s next EV charge points, as part of our sector-leading rollout
Fill out the short survey to request a new location: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Niy...
We want your feedback on where to install Hackney’s next EV charge points, as part of our sector-leading rollout
Fill out the short survey to request a new location: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Niy...
January 14, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Tell us where you want new electric vehicle charge points! ⚡🚗
We want your feedback on where to install Hackney’s next EV charge points, as part of our sector-leading rollout
Fill out the short survey to request a new location: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Niy...
We want your feedback on where to install Hackney’s next EV charge points, as part of our sector-leading rollout
Fill out the short survey to request a new location: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Niy...
Great news for Hackney! By the end of the month, families will be able to get even more free money and benefits advice through our Children & Family Hubs, backed by funding from @london.gov.uk
Find your nearest Children & Family Hub: education.hackney.gov.uk/content/hack...
Find your nearest Children & Family Hub: education.hackney.gov.uk/content/hack...
January 14, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Great news for Hackney! By the end of the month, families will be able to get even more free money and benefits advice through our Children & Family Hubs, backed by funding from @london.gov.uk
Find your nearest Children & Family Hub: education.hackney.gov.uk/content/hack...
Find your nearest Children & Family Hub: education.hackney.gov.uk/content/hack...
We’ve secured #GreenRoots funding to enhance and protect the River Lea 🌾🌱
We’ll use it to support our work looking after local waterways, creating healthier habitats for wildlife and getting more of the community involved
Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/White%20stor...
@london.gov.uk
We’ll use it to support our work looking after local waterways, creating healthier habitats for wildlife and getting more of the community involved
Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/White%20stor...
@london.gov.uk
December 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
We’ve secured #GreenRoots funding to enhance and protect the River Lea 🌾🌱
We’ll use it to support our work looking after local waterways, creating healthier habitats for wildlife and getting more of the community involved
Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/White%20stor...
@london.gov.uk
We’ll use it to support our work looking after local waterways, creating healthier habitats for wildlife and getting more of the community involved
Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/White%20stor...
@london.gov.uk
17 schools in Hackney now have green screens of ivy protecting pupils from pollution 🌿🌱
Thanks to Meristem Design for installing the living screens and leading the daffodil planting workshop at Jubilee Primary, Sebright Primary, and St Monica's Catholic Primary
👉 orlo.uk/mkEKK
Thanks to Meristem Design for installing the living screens and leading the daffodil planting workshop at Jubilee Primary, Sebright Primary, and St Monica's Catholic Primary
👉 orlo.uk/mkEKK
December 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM
17 schools in Hackney now have green screens of ivy protecting pupils from pollution 🌿🌱
Thanks to Meristem Design for installing the living screens and leading the daffodil planting workshop at Jubilee Primary, Sebright Primary, and St Monica's Catholic Primary
👉 orlo.uk/mkEKK
Thanks to Meristem Design for installing the living screens and leading the daffodil planting workshop at Jubilee Primary, Sebright Primary, and St Monica's Catholic Primary
👉 orlo.uk/mkEKK
Did you know, Hackney is a designated Smoke Control Area?
To make things easy we've created a single boroughwide Order. The 27 previous smoke control orders are merging into one for the whole borough, which comes into effect on 1 December.
See the rules: hackney.gov.uk/smoke-contro...
To make things easy we've created a single boroughwide Order. The 27 previous smoke control orders are merging into one for the whole borough, which comes into effect on 1 December.
See the rules: hackney.gov.uk/smoke-contro...
November 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Did you know, Hackney is a designated Smoke Control Area?
To make things easy we've created a single boroughwide Order. The 27 previous smoke control orders are merging into one for the whole borough, which comes into effect on 1 December.
See the rules: hackney.gov.uk/smoke-contro...
To make things easy we've created a single boroughwide Order. The 27 previous smoke control orders are merging into one for the whole borough, which comes into effect on 1 December.
See the rules: hackney.gov.uk/smoke-contro...
This is what a new approach to engaging with residents on transport looks like ⬇️
Local people with diverse views have been exploring how to make main roads work for everyone
We’ll take their recommendations forward in our next transport strategy
Local people with diverse views have been exploring how to make main roads work for everyone
We’ll take their recommendations forward in our next transport strategy
November 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This is what a new approach to engaging with residents on transport looks like ⬇️
Local people with diverse views have been exploring how to make main roads work for everyone
We’ll take their recommendations forward in our next transport strategy
Local people with diverse views have been exploring how to make main roads work for everyone
We’ll take their recommendations forward in our next transport strategy
Ever thought about the air quality in your home❓
Together with City of London Corporation we gave air quality monitors to residents to help them learn more about their indoor air quality
Here are some sources of pollution they found:
🧽 cleaning products
🍳 gas stoves
🐈 pet litter trays
Together with City of London Corporation we gave air quality monitors to residents to help them learn more about their indoor air quality
Here are some sources of pollution they found:
🧽 cleaning products
🍳 gas stoves
🐈 pet litter trays
November 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Ever thought about the air quality in your home❓
Together with City of London Corporation we gave air quality monitors to residents to help them learn more about their indoor air quality
Here are some sources of pollution they found:
🧽 cleaning products
🍳 gas stoves
🐈 pet litter trays
Together with City of London Corporation we gave air quality monitors to residents to help them learn more about their indoor air quality
Here are some sources of pollution they found:
🧽 cleaning products
🍳 gas stoves
🐈 pet litter trays
FREE fresh fruit and vegetables
@thefelixproject.bsky.social and Better Leisure are giving out fresh fruit and veg this Friday
📅 Friday 7 November, 12-2pm
📌 Britannia Leisure Centre
Just bring your own bags and boxes to carry the food home!
Find out more: www.better.org.uk/leisure-cent...
@thefelixproject.bsky.social and Better Leisure are giving out fresh fruit and veg this Friday
📅 Friday 7 November, 12-2pm
📌 Britannia Leisure Centre
Just bring your own bags and boxes to carry the food home!
Find out more: www.better.org.uk/leisure-cent...
November 5, 2025 at 10:03 AM
FREE fresh fruit and vegetables
@thefelixproject.bsky.social and Better Leisure are giving out fresh fruit and veg this Friday
📅 Friday 7 November, 12-2pm
📌 Britannia Leisure Centre
Just bring your own bags and boxes to carry the food home!
Find out more: www.better.org.uk/leisure-cent...
@thefelixproject.bsky.social and Better Leisure are giving out fresh fruit and veg this Friday
📅 Friday 7 November, 12-2pm
📌 Britannia Leisure Centre
Just bring your own bags and boxes to carry the food home!
Find out more: www.better.org.uk/leisure-cent...
Celebrating the launch of new cycle hire options in Hackney at our newest cargo bike hub
You can now rent dockless bikes from Voi and Lime, or pick up an OurBike cargo bike, perfect for carrying bigger loads
👉 orlo.uk/SuKg6
You can now rent dockless bikes from Voi and Lime, or pick up an OurBike cargo bike, perfect for carrying bigger loads
👉 orlo.uk/SuKg6
November 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Celebrating the launch of new cycle hire options in Hackney at our newest cargo bike hub
You can now rent dockless bikes from Voi and Lime, or pick up an OurBike cargo bike, perfect for carrying bigger loads
👉 orlo.uk/SuKg6
You can now rent dockless bikes from Voi and Lime, or pick up an OurBike cargo bike, perfect for carrying bigger loads
👉 orlo.uk/SuKg6
Carrying shopping, small furniture or even a friend?
Hackney’s cargo bike scheme is expanding with new models and locations
Rent from just £1.25 with @zeroemissions.bsky.social and OurBike
Try one this Sunday at Chatsworth Road Market, 11am-2pm
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/new-and...
Hackney’s cargo bike scheme is expanding with new models and locations
Rent from just £1.25 with @zeroemissions.bsky.social and OurBike
Try one this Sunday at Chatsworth Road Market, 11am-2pm
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/new-and...
October 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Carrying shopping, small furniture or even a friend?
Hackney’s cargo bike scheme is expanding with new models and locations
Rent from just £1.25 with @zeroemissions.bsky.social and OurBike
Try one this Sunday at Chatsworth Road Market, 11am-2pm
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/new-and...
Hackney’s cargo bike scheme is expanding with new models and locations
Rent from just £1.25 with @zeroemissions.bsky.social and OurBike
Try one this Sunday at Chatsworth Road Market, 11am-2pm
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/new-and...
🙏 Recently, we've opened 24 new places for children with SEND.
🏫 The Meadow at Sebright School is a special, calm space where children with speech, language & communication needs can receive one-to-one support, while staying connected with their mates in mainstream lessons.
🏫 The Meadow at Sebright School is a special, calm space where children with speech, language & communication needs can receive one-to-one support, while staying connected with their mates in mainstream lessons.
October 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🙏 Recently, we've opened 24 new places for children with SEND.
🏫 The Meadow at Sebright School is a special, calm space where children with speech, language & communication needs can receive one-to-one support, while staying connected with their mates in mainstream lessons.
🏫 The Meadow at Sebright School is a special, calm space where children with speech, language & communication needs can receive one-to-one support, while staying connected with their mates in mainstream lessons.
We’re tackling climate change in a way that delivers real benefits for local people ⬇️
That means warmer homes, lower bills, more reuse, less waste, cleaner air and healthier streets
Read about the progress we’ve made and what it means for local people: hackney.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s9...
That means warmer homes, lower bills, more reuse, less waste, cleaner air and healthier streets
Read about the progress we’ve made and what it means for local people: hackney.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s9...
September 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
We’re tackling climate change in a way that delivers real benefits for local people ⬇️
That means warmer homes, lower bills, more reuse, less waste, cleaner air and healthier streets
Read about the progress we’ve made and what it means for local people: hackney.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s9...
That means warmer homes, lower bills, more reuse, less waste, cleaner air and healthier streets
Read about the progress we’ve made and what it means for local people: hackney.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s9...
Did you know your garden waste is recycled into compost after we collect it?
🍂 Most types of garden waste can be recycled, including bark, flowers, grass and hedge cuttings, leaves, plants, small branches, twigs and weeds Find out more ⬇️
🍂 Most types of garden waste can be recycled, including bark, flowers, grass and hedge cuttings, leaves, plants, small branches, twigs and weeds Find out more ⬇️
September 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Did you know your garden waste is recycled into compost after we collect it?
🍂 Most types of garden waste can be recycled, including bark, flowers, grass and hedge cuttings, leaves, plants, small branches, twigs and weeds Find out more ⬇️
🍂 Most types of garden waste can be recycled, including bark, flowers, grass and hedge cuttings, leaves, plants, small branches, twigs and weeds Find out more ⬇️
A packed Guildhall for another sold-out London Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Conference 🚶👩🦽🚴♀️
Alongside our partners City of London, we’ll hear from the industry’s best speakers about how to make active travel the default option for everyone.
#WalkWheelCycle25
Alongside our partners City of London, we’ll hear from the industry’s best speakers about how to make active travel the default option for everyone.
#WalkWheelCycle25
September 10, 2025 at 8:55 AM
A packed Guildhall for another sold-out London Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Conference 🚶👩🦽🚴♀️
Alongside our partners City of London, we’ll hear from the industry’s best speakers about how to make active travel the default option for everyone.
#WalkWheelCycle25
Alongside our partners City of London, we’ll hear from the industry’s best speakers about how to make active travel the default option for everyone.
#WalkWheelCycle25
Loving the new mural on Hoxton Street 😍
Created by artist Mohammed Z. Rahman with Peer Gallery + the Young Ambassadors, it celebrates Hoxton’s history & diverse communities 🙌 Part of our #ConnectingHoxton project, supported by Mayor of London + central gov funding.
Created by artist Mohammed Z. Rahman with Peer Gallery + the Young Ambassadors, it celebrates Hoxton’s history & diverse communities 🙌 Part of our #ConnectingHoxton project, supported by Mayor of London + central gov funding.
September 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Loving the new mural on Hoxton Street 😍
Created by artist Mohammed Z. Rahman with Peer Gallery + the Young Ambassadors, it celebrates Hoxton’s history & diverse communities 🙌 Part of our #ConnectingHoxton project, supported by Mayor of London + central gov funding.
Created by artist Mohammed Z. Rahman with Peer Gallery + the Young Ambassadors, it celebrates Hoxton’s history & diverse communities 🙌 Part of our #ConnectingHoxton project, supported by Mayor of London + central gov funding.
Repair, mend and upcycle your old clothes at these FREE workshops at Chats Palace
- Saturday 13 September
- Saturday 20 September
- Saturday 27 September
11am-4pm 👇
- Saturday 13 September
- Saturday 20 September
- Saturday 27 September
11am-4pm 👇
September 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Repair, mend and upcycle your old clothes at these FREE workshops at Chats Palace
- Saturday 13 September
- Saturday 20 September
- Saturday 27 September
11am-4pm 👇
- Saturday 13 September
- Saturday 20 September
- Saturday 27 September
11am-4pm 👇
The historic Chatsworth Road Market looks a little different now…
We’ve turned it into a pedestrianised zone every Sunday, 6am-8pm, to create more space for the market
Funded by TfL, it’s part of a wider project to make the area safer, healthier and more welcoming
We’ve turned it into a pedestrianised zone every Sunday, 6am-8pm, to create more space for the market
Funded by TfL, it’s part of a wider project to make the area safer, healthier and more welcoming
August 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The historic Chatsworth Road Market looks a little different now…
We’ve turned it into a pedestrianised zone every Sunday, 6am-8pm, to create more space for the market
Funded by TfL, it’s part of a wider project to make the area safer, healthier and more welcoming
We’ve turned it into a pedestrianised zone every Sunday, 6am-8pm, to create more space for the market
Funded by TfL, it’s part of a wider project to make the area safer, healthier and more welcoming
Chatsworth Road Sunday Market is going fully pedestrianised
Celebrate the launch with free live music and drumming workshops, as well as the market’s vast array of stalls and al fresco dining options
📆 Sunday 24 August, 10am-5pm
www.eventbrite.com/e/chats-road...
Celebrate the launch with free live music and drumming workshops, as well as the market’s vast array of stalls and al fresco dining options
📆 Sunday 24 August, 10am-5pm
www.eventbrite.com/e/chats-road...
August 22, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Chatsworth Road Sunday Market is going fully pedestrianised
Celebrate the launch with free live music and drumming workshops, as well as the market’s vast array of stalls and al fresco dining options
📆 Sunday 24 August, 10am-5pm
www.eventbrite.com/e/chats-road...
Celebrate the launch with free live music and drumming workshops, as well as the market’s vast array of stalls and al fresco dining options
📆 Sunday 24 August, 10am-5pm
www.eventbrite.com/e/chats-road...
We want to hear your views on our new draft Air Quality Action Plan
It sets out the steps we’ll take over the next five years to improve air quality in Hackney
👉 Read the draft plan and share your views: Bit.ly/HackneyAQAP
It sets out the steps we’ll take over the next five years to improve air quality in Hackney
👉 Read the draft plan and share your views: Bit.ly/HackneyAQAP
August 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
We want to hear your views on our new draft Air Quality Action Plan
It sets out the steps we’ll take over the next five years to improve air quality in Hackney
👉 Read the draft plan and share your views: Bit.ly/HackneyAQAP
It sets out the steps we’ll take over the next five years to improve air quality in Hackney
👉 Read the draft plan and share your views: Bit.ly/HackneyAQAP
Join us for free family-friendly cycling activities, including cycle training, bike safety checks and crafts this week ☀️🚲
📅 Thursday 14 August, 10.30am-4pm
📍Shoreditch Park
#Summerfest #DrBike
👉 hackney.gov.uk/cycle-traini...
📅 Thursday 14 August, 10.30am-4pm
📍Shoreditch Park
#Summerfest #DrBike
👉 hackney.gov.uk/cycle-traini...
August 11, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Join us for free family-friendly cycling activities, including cycle training, bike safety checks and crafts this week ☀️🚲
📅 Thursday 14 August, 10.30am-4pm
📍Shoreditch Park
#Summerfest #DrBike
👉 hackney.gov.uk/cycle-traini...
📅 Thursday 14 August, 10.30am-4pm
📍Shoreditch Park
#Summerfest #DrBike
👉 hackney.gov.uk/cycle-traini...
Get your bike safety checked at our free pop-up events this week!
📅 Wednesday 6 August, 3.30-6.30pm
📍Eagle Wharf Road and Shepherdess Walk junction
📅 Thursday 7 August, 3.30-6.30pm
📍Homerton Hospital (near the bike shed in the car park)
Check out the calendar: hackney.gov.uk/cycle-traini...
📅 Wednesday 6 August, 3.30-6.30pm
📍Eagle Wharf Road and Shepherdess Walk junction
📅 Thursday 7 August, 3.30-6.30pm
📍Homerton Hospital (near the bike shed in the car park)
Check out the calendar: hackney.gov.uk/cycle-traini...
August 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Get your bike safety checked at our free pop-up events this week!
📅 Wednesday 6 August, 3.30-6.30pm
📍Eagle Wharf Road and Shepherdess Walk junction
📅 Thursday 7 August, 3.30-6.30pm
📍Homerton Hospital (near the bike shed in the car park)
Check out the calendar: hackney.gov.uk/cycle-traini...
📅 Wednesday 6 August, 3.30-6.30pm
📍Eagle Wharf Road and Shepherdess Walk junction
📅 Thursday 7 August, 3.30-6.30pm
📍Homerton Hospital (near the bike shed in the car park)
Check out the calendar: hackney.gov.uk/cycle-traini...
Apply to turn your road into a Play Street for Car Free Day on 21 September!
We’re making it easier for this special occasion with a simplified application process to close your road
Register by 7 August: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We’re making it easier for this special occasion with a simplified application process to close your road
Register by 7 August: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
July 31, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Apply to turn your road into a Play Street for Car Free Day on 21 September!
We’re making it easier for this special occasion with a simplified application process to close your road
Register by 7 August: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We’re making it easier for this special occasion with a simplified application process to close your road
Register by 7 August: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We’re part of a new partnership plan to improve the River Lea 🌊
The aim is to enhance its biodiversity, improve water quality and flow, and create a cleaner, wilder, more accessible river for everyone
Find out more: storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/...
#londonlea #londonlea5YCP
The aim is to enhance its biodiversity, improve water quality and flow, and create a cleaner, wilder, more accessible river for everyone
Find out more: storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/...
#londonlea #londonlea5YCP
July 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We’re part of a new partnership plan to improve the River Lea 🌊
The aim is to enhance its biodiversity, improve water quality and flow, and create a cleaner, wilder, more accessible river for everyone
Find out more: storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/...
#londonlea #londonlea5YCP
The aim is to enhance its biodiversity, improve water quality and flow, and create a cleaner, wilder, more accessible river for everyone
Find out more: storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/...
#londonlea #londonlea5YCP
Last week, we hosted the Launch of the Office of the Windrush Commissioner, which aims to see justice for those affected by the Windrush Scandal.
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney...
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney...
July 22, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Last week, we hosted the Launch of the Office of the Windrush Commissioner, which aims to see justice for those affected by the Windrush Scandal.
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney...
news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney...
Hackney is London's top borough for Green Flag Parks! 🏆
We received 33 Green Flag Awards - the international benchmark for exceptional standards in park maintenance
Thanks to our dedicated parks team, volunteers and user groups who keep these spaces thriving 👏
#GreenFlagAward
We received 33 Green Flag Awards - the international benchmark for exceptional standards in park maintenance
Thanks to our dedicated parks team, volunteers and user groups who keep these spaces thriving 👏
#GreenFlagAward
July 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Hackney is London's top borough for Green Flag Parks! 🏆
We received 33 Green Flag Awards - the international benchmark for exceptional standards in park maintenance
Thanks to our dedicated parks team, volunteers and user groups who keep these spaces thriving 👏
#GreenFlagAward
We received 33 Green Flag Awards - the international benchmark for exceptional standards in park maintenance
Thanks to our dedicated parks team, volunteers and user groups who keep these spaces thriving 👏
#GreenFlagAward