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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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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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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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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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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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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Council demands childcare review as nursery closes and fees rise
Hackney Council is urging the government to end the childcare postcode lottery after a private nursery closed and fee increases sparked backlash. Residents have until 11 October to submit evidence, while campaigners say the problems are already clear. The council’s 2024 attempt to close two children’s centres was blocked in court.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Council to end 58-year twinning with Haifa after review vote
Hackney Council has voted to review all twinning agreements, with Haifa set to lose its 58-year partnership. Mayor Zoë Garbett argues the link undermines anti-racist commitments, while critics call the move contradictory and accuse the council of predetermining the outcome.
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Property & Planning · HackneyBoxpark Shoreditch retains licence after noise review by Hackney Council
Hackney Council’s licensing sub-committee ruled on 28 July that Boxpark in Shoreditch can continue playing live music at night, despite complaints from ten residents. The decision requires the venue to hold quarterly community meetings and operate a 24/7 noise helpline, but stops short of revoking its licence.
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Crime & Safety · HackneyFire on Hackney Road displaces residents and closes road between Shoreditch and Cremer Street
A fire at a shop with flats above on Hackney Road, Hackney, on 3 August 2026 forced evacuations and closed the road between Shoreditch High Street and Cremer Street. Forty firefighters attended, and no injuries were reported.
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