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56 stories from and about Hackney, mostly council & politics, crime & safety, property & planning. The most recent ran on 22 October 2026. Page 1 of 3.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Pensions Committee to Review Investment Strategy
Hackney's pensions committee has agreed to review the council's responsible investment strategy and develop future exclusion criteria. This follows a pledge by the Green party to divest the council's pension fund from companies allegedly supporting genocide.
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Property & Planning · HackneyDusty Knuckle bakery approved for Blackstock Road site
The Dusty Knuckle bakery has received approval for new signage at its planned third permanent location at 81 Blackstock Road. Hackney Council approved the application on September 25, with the bakery rumoured to open its doors in November.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney residents face higher care bills as council lifts cap
Hackney Council ended its £250‑a‑week adult social care cap on 7 September 2026. The change is expected to recover £150,000 annually for the authority, yet a self‑funding disabled resident says his monthly bill could rise from £1,000 to around £3,000. The council argues the move aligns with national rules.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Greens accused of hypocrisy over 'convener' role
Hackney Labour councillor Ben Lucas has accused the Green Party of hypocrisy over the appointment of a 'convener', a role he says is functionally a party whip. The Green Party had previously campaigned on not having such a system.
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Crime & Safety · HackneyGang member jailed for 20 years for plotting gun attack
Beytullah Gunduz has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison for plotting a gun attack. The sentence follows a feud between the Hackney Turks and Tottenham Turks, which has seen violent incidents including a shooting that injured a nine-year-old girl.
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Crime & Safety · HackneyMan stabbed on Aden Grove, three suspects arrested
A man in his 40s was stabbed on Aden Grove in Hackney at 3.55 am on 23 September 2026. Police treated his injuries at the scene and in hospital, calling them non‑life‑threatening. Officers arrested two men, 22 and 18, and a 22‑year‑old woman on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. Anyone with information should call 101, reference 780/23SEP.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney schools record highest London permanent exclusions
Hackney recorded the highest rate of permanent school exclusions in London for the 2024/25 academic year, with 50 pupils excluded. This rate is 2.7 times the London average and contrasts with a city-wide fall in exclusions.
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Property & Planning · HackneyHackney Council lists 25 planning applications
Hackney Council has published its list of planning applications for the week of 19 September 2026, featuring twenty-five proposals. These range from rear ground-floor extensions and loft conversions to changes of use and works on listed buildings.
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Transport & TfL · HackneyHackney residents face danger as floating bus stops approved on Queensbridge Road
Hackney Council opened a 21‑day public consultation on 18 September 2026 for floating bus stops on Queensbridge Road. Disabled residents claim the design threatens their safety, while the council insists it meets Department for Transport guidelines.
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Transport & TfL · HackneyHackney Council urges TfL to scrap bus route changes
Hackney Council has formally asked Transport for London (TfL) to abandon proposed changes to six bus routes. The council contends the alterations would negatively impact lower-income households, women, and global majority communities, and is urging residents to voice their concerns.
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Local News · HackneyWest Reservoir east‑bank path opens, residents object to new fence
Hackney Council opened the east‑bank path around the West Reservoir on 9 September after summer works. A solid fence and turnstile restrict the café view and beach to paying swimmers, sparking complaints from residents, a Green councillor and the New River Renewal Campaign.
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Culture & Arts · HackneyFatiha El-Ghorri brings "Cockney Stacking Doll" to Hackney Empire
Comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri performed her show "Cockney Stacking Doll" at Hackney Empire in September 2026. The show touched on personal experiences, including her womb cancer diagnosis and hysterectomy in 2025, and her Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer nomination in August 2026.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Council funds seven Repair Cafés
Hackney Council has awarded £1,500 grants to seven community groups to establish Repair Cafés across the borough. These initiatives, running from September to December 2026, aim to reduce waste by offering free repairs for household items and foster community resilience through skill-sharing.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Council pays £4,500 for missed education for autistic boy
Hackney Council has paid £4,500 in compensation to the family of an autistic boy due to significant delays and errors in providing him with alternative education. The boy, identified as Y, had missed a substantial period of schooling following his diagnosis.
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Property & Planning · HackneyHackney Council appoints Wates to finish Britannia housing scheme after cost surge
Hackney Council has named Wates Group Ltd as the new builder for the stalled Britannia regeneration, increasing the projected cost to over £197 million. The council used delegated powers to approve the contractor change without cabinet approval and refused a Freedom of Information request for related legal documents.
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Lifestyle & Food · HackneySonora Taquería in Stoke Newington closes on 31 October 2026
Sonora Taquería, a popular Mexican restaurant in Hackney’s Stoke Newington, will close on 31 October 2026. Owners Michelle Salazar de la Rocha and Sam Napier cited personal hardships and a desire to move on. The venue opened in 2023 after a successful street‑food stint.
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Property & Planning · HackneyHackney tenants still await £263,555 court order from billionaire landlord
A London court ordered property developer John Christodoulou to repay £263,555.69 to 47 Hackney tenants, but the money has not been paid after 18 months. Officials are debating how to use the Mayor’s rogue‑landlord database and whether a banning order can be imposed.
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Crime & Safety · HackneyMan stabbed on Well Street, Hackney; road closed
A man was taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed on Well Street in Hackney on 26 August 2026. The incident led to the closure of the road and diversions for several bus routes.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Council to face new legal duty on tenant home cooling
Hackney Council will soon have a legal obligation to ensure its tenants' homes are kept cool, as part of an extension to Awaab's Law. The new regulations, expected by the end of 2026, aim to address the growing risk of overheating in London properties.
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Local News · Hackney12-year-old boy dies after drowning in River Lea at Hackney Marshes
A 12-year-old boy drowned in the River Lea near Hackney Marshes on 15 August 2026. Emergency services conducted a search lasting over six hours before recovering his body. Hackney Council and the Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident, which occurred during a heat-health alert.
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Borough-wide and national stories that name Hackney or bear directly on it.
Property & Planning · LondonCommunity sauna planned for Crystal Palace Park
Plans for a community sauna with a capacity for 50 people have been submitted to Bromley Council for a site in Crystal Palace Park. The proposal from the Crystal Palace Park Trust and Community Sauna Baths CIC includes a temporary office space.
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Council & Politics · All LondonHospitalised offenders to lose benefits
Criminals detained in hospital, including those convicted of serious offences, will no longer receive benefits under new government proposals. The change, driven by campaigning victims' families, is expected to save tens of millions of pounds annually.
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Southwark records most burglaries as London figures fall
Southwark recorded the highest number of burglaries in London in September 2026, with 224 incidents. This is almost six times the 39 recorded in Kingston upon Thames. Across the capital, 3,829 burglaries were logged, a 3.9% decrease over the previous 12 months. Five boroughs shared the highest burglary rate per capita.
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Council & Politics · LondonSeven London councils refuse to aid Home Office immigration raids
At least seven London councils have now stated they will refuse to cooperate with Home Office immigration enforcement. Newham Council passed a motion to only cooperate with immigration raids where legally obligated, following similar decisions by six other boroughs.
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Council & Politics · IslingtonIslington Council declares 'private rent crisis'
Islington Council has declared a 'private renting crisis' and voted to lobby the government for powers to introduce rent controls and an emergency rent freeze. Average rents in the borough reached £2,868 in August 2026, a 6.2 per cent annual increase.
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Local News · London5,500 London children join Dolly Parton's book scheme
More than 5,500 children across London have signed up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library since the singer's death. The free book-gifting scheme is now available in seven London boroughs, aiming to provide age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five.
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Transport & TfL · LondonFour Generations of London Black Cab Drivers
Dave Goulding, 71, and his four sons are all licensed Hackney carriage drivers in London. The family tradition is set to continue with Billy’s 19-year-old son Harrison, who plans to begin studying the Knowledge.
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Business · LondonCharity shops face crisis as donations overwhelm system
Major UK charities are closing hundreds of stores due to an overwhelming volume of donated clothing, much of which is unsaleable and ends up as waste overseas. The fashion industry's environmental impact is a key factor in this growing crisis.
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Council & Politics · LondonGLA condemns Green‑led boroughs for refusing immigration raid cooperation
London Assembly members approved a motion denouncing six Green‑led boroughs for declining to help Home Office immigration raids. The councils, Lewisham, Hackney, Haringey, Lambeth, Southwark and Waltham Forest, have all adopted a non‑cooperation stance. The Home Office says arrests for illegal work rose 83% and raids grew 77% over the past year and a half.
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Crime & Safety · LondonThree men sentenced to life for Gregory Volquez murder on Tiverton Road
On 4 September 2026, three men received life sentences for the killing of Gregory Catillo Volquez on Tiverton Road, Haringey. The court set minimum terms of 22‑23 years, concluding a Metropolitan Police investigation that traced the attackers from Hackney to Spain.
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Council & Politics · LewishamLewisham Mayor Liam Shrivastava marks 100 days in office
Liam Shrivastava, Lewisham's first directly-elected Green Mayor, has passed his 100-day milestone. His administration has initiated a review into cooperation with immigration enforcement and reported clearing over 11,000 fly-tipping sites since May 2026.
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Council & Politics · LondonBarnet among London boroughs facing burial space shortage by 2040
Barnet Council is one of nine London boroughs already using cemeteries outside its boundaries due to limited space, a City Hall audit reveals. With 17 councils predicted to run out of burial capacity by 2040, residents may face longer journeys to visit graves or delays in local burials.
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Council & Politics · London£500,000 al fresco plan expands to 13 London boroughs including Brent
Thirteen London boroughs, including Brent, have received a share of £500,000 to expand al fresco dining and street events this summer. Deputy Mayor for Business Howard Dawber said demand from councils exceeded the funding, while footfall rose by up to 85% in some areas last year.
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Council & Politics · IslingtonIslington waste fires cost £1m as battery disposal rules stall in Lords
Islington’s Hornsey Street Waste Transfer Station suffered its fourth fire in 14 months on 28 July 2026, causing at least £1 million in damage. Officials say improper disposal of rechargeable batteries is driving the blazes, while the Lithium-ion Battery Safety Bill remains stuck in Parliament.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonTime Out Lists Spotlight London’s Halal and Barbecue Dining Scenes
Time Out London’s latest restaurant lists name 21 halal and barbecue venues spanning 12 boroughs, revealing how local communities shape the capital’s food identity. The selections include Michelin-starred Mayfair spots alongside Walthamstow family-run eateries.
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