We are reviewing Hackney’s civic twinning agreement with Haifa in Israel. Last night, full council agreed, in principle, to formally consider ending the 1968 agreement as part of a wider review of Hackney's international twinning relationships. We want our global partnerships to reflect our values.

📆 THE HACKNEY MAYOR'S DIARY IS NOW ONLINE Too much government decision making happens behind closed doors. We want Hackney to be different. So - for the very first time - the Mayor of Hackney's diary is public, so you can see who she's meeting and hold her to account.

A statement from Mayor of Hackney, Zoë Garbett, following yesterday’s tragic murder on Downs Park Road on 13 July 2026. Anyone with information should contact the police by calling 101 quoting reference 4139/13JUL, or anonymously via Crimestoppers. More ⬇️

Today the Hackney primary schools taking part in the Heartstone programme visited Town Hall to celebrate their learning and the art they made. Heartstone has been running in several Hackney schools since September 2025 to help challenge racism and intolerance. heartstonechandra.com/projects/hea...

🏠 We are partnering with the national charity @actionforchildren.bsky.social to develop two new local homes for children in care. The two new homes, Starbright House and Blossom House, will provide a stable, safe and nurturing environment for up to six young people aged 10–17. 👇

Take your first step towards a creative career with Discover Young Hackney! Discover Young Hackney is back with a line up of free or low cost activities and workshops in theatre, music, video production and dance throughout July and August for people aged 15-26. www.lovehackney.uk/discover-you...

😲 Three local schools have been transforming their traditional playgrounds into wilder spaces, swapping astroturf for wildflowers, mud kitchens, ponds and herb gardens Find out how it went: www.lovehackney.uk/news/boost-b...

🚀 NOW OPEN: get up to £2,500 for a cargo bike! Businesses can apply for a grant up to £2,500 from the Zero Emissions Network to buy a cargo bike It’s open to businesses or organisations in Hackney, Westminster, Tower Hamlets, Newham and City of London 👉 zeroemissionsnetwork.com/offers/workp...

Meet the new Speaker of Hackney! Welcome to Cllr Antoinette Fernandez who was elected as Speaker of Hackney for 2026-2027 at the Council's Annual General Meeting last night. Read more here: news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney...

❓ How do cash-strapped councils respond to growing special educational needs? Our Director of Education and Inclusion, Jason Marantz, explains how we’re helping local families and children with SEND access the support they need. 🔗 Tune in at 8pm or on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Today we raised the flag for #CommonwealthDay If you are from one of the Commonwealth countries, you may have been affected by the #WindrushScandal and could be entitled to claim compensation. See if you are eligible to apply here: hackney.gov.uk/windrush

😍 Great news for families with children with SEND! 48 more specialist school places will open for local children with complex needs in Autumn 2027 🥳 This is part of the expansion of Ickburgh School onto the former Baden Powell Primary School, which recently had to close due to lack of pupils.

We welcomed energy minister Ed Miliband to Wrens Park to announce the govt's £15bn Warm Homes Plan. It’s one of the places our pioneering Hackney Light & Power solar project is giving council tenants and leaseholders direct discounts on their bills. Clean, affordable solar energy should be for all

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...

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...

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@london.gov.uk · 7mo ago

There are parents and carers across the capital who are entitled to financial help but currently don’t receive it. I’m working with partners to change that ⬇️

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

🙏 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.

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...

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 ⬇️

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

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.

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 👇

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