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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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Council & Politics · HackneyNewcome House lift broken for seven weeks with no repair date
Residents of Newcome House on Powell Road, Lower Clapton, have been without a working lift for over seven weeks. Hackney Council’s contractor is yet to secure a repair slot, leaving elderly and disabled residents to climb four flights of stairs daily. The council is spending £24 million to replace 120 lifts by 2027.
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Council & Politics · HackneyDiane Abbott readmitted to Labour after year-long suspension
Diane Abbott has been readmitted to the Labour Party following a year-long suspension over antisemitism allegations. The Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP received a formal warning for a tweet referring to the Israel Defense Forces as the 'Jewish Defence Force'. Joani Reid, MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, was also readmitted after her voluntary suspension.
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Council & Politics · HackneyMayor Launches £1.8bn Plan to Clean London's Rivers
Sir Sadiq Khan has unveiled a £1.8 billion plan to clean up London's rivers and waterways over the next decade. The initiative, launched at Hackney's West Reservoir, aims to make 600km of water bodies swimmable and support wildlife.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Mayor Apologises for Haifa Twinning Deadline Error
Hackney Mayor Zoë Garbett has apologised for a 'serious mistake' after a letter to Haifa's Mayor set a consultation deadline of 7 October, the anniversary of Hamas attacks. The council voted to begin terminating the 58-year twinning arrangement.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonTfL proposes scrapping north London bus route 67 and rerouting 149
Transport for London has proposed withdrawing the 67 bus route between Wood Green and Dalston Junction and rerouting the 149 to avoid Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The eight-week public consultation closes on 20 September 2024.
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Council & Politics · HackneyOfsted praises Hackney’s care leaver support after two-year turnaround
Hackney’s support for young people leaving care has improved substantially, Ofsted found, with warm relationships and a dedicated hub praised. However, inspectors identified inconsistencies in supervision and health summaries, while housing progress remains partial.
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Council & Politics · HackneyGovernment cuts business rates for 32,000 pubs and venues but excludes large music spaces
A 20% business rates cut for nearly 32,000 pubs, clubs and live music venues in England has been announced by the government. Hackney Council’s cabinet member for nightlife, Cllr Sam Mathys, said the measure is overdue but leaves key issues unresolved, including the exclusion of larger venues and delayed savings until next year.
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