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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Discover fantastic local options, chat with friendly services, and connect with other families who understand the journey. Book your free spot today: futureready26.eventbrite.co.uk 2/2 #Inclusion #Hackney #SEND

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Future Ready! Hackney’s Preparing for Adulthood Event

Join us for an event to help young adults with SEND and additional needs transition into adulthood with confidence.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🌟 Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you're a parent or carer, or work with a young person aged 14–25 with SEND or additional needs, join us for our Future Ready! Preparing for Adulthood event. 🗓️ 13 Oct 🕕 12-5pm 📍 Hackney Church 1/2

A close-up shot showing people at a table, with one person holding a booklet titled "SEND Hackney Preparing for Adulthood Guide for Young People, Parents and Carers". Another person's hand is reaching toward printed documents laid out on a yellow table surface.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🏫 In Hackney, eight primary schools had to close in the last few years. Plans are underway to repurpose the buildings into spaces that serve the shifting needs of our residents, such as creating 48 new places for children with SEND, and converting two school buildings into much needed new homes.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📰 An in-depth article in today’s @financialtimes.com looks at the impact of falling school rolls across Hackney and London: www.ft.com/content/5b01... (paywalled).

The single-storey building of the former Baden Powell Primary School under renovation with scaffolding, featuring a hopscotch grid painted on the asphalt foreground

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Congrats to all students collecting their GCSE results today. 🥳🌟 If you need support finding a sixth form, college or alternative education pathway, visit: orlo.uk/4KCx5 Or drop into Young Hackney hubs for advice! 📍Forest Road Youth Hub, E8 3BY 📍The Edge Youth Hub, N4 1SN

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Last chance to register for a Play Street for #CarFreeDay! Join streets across Hackney on Sunday 20 September and transform your road into a space to play and connect for a few hours. Don’t miss out! Register for your street to be involved by Tuesday 18 August: orlo.uk/CEE4S

School children in green uniforms drawing 'PLAY STREET' in colourful chalk on an asphalt road.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to students across Hackney who collected their A-Level, T Level & BTec results today Any students not sure on next steps? We’ve gathered info on services that can support, whatever that might be - orlo.uk/sTFXq #ResultsDay2026

Pupils collecting exam results outside their school this morning

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We will gather the stories and share them with central government, asking them to fix childcare so it works for everyone. Help us push for a system that finally works for everyone. ⤵️

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

👶 We’re launching a borough-wide campaign to demand urgent national childcare reform - and we need your help. We want to hear from as many parents as possible about their experience with childcare.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Before any final decision is made, there will be public engagement, consultation with Haifa, and an Equalities Impact Assessment. With a final proposal coming back to full council at a future meeting. Please share your views here: consultation.hackney.gov.uk/chief-execut...

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Hackney’s Global Future: Reviewing Our International Partnerships - Hackney Council - Citizen Space

Find and participate in consultations run by Hackney Council

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

📆 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.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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 ⬇️

A Hackney Council branded image with the text: Statement following the tragic murder on Downs Park Road. We were shocked and saddened to learn about the tragic murder of a man in Hackney yesterday afternoon. Our thoughts go to the family and friends of the victim. We know that our residents will be worried and upset and we are offering our support to those affected by this incident. Our teams are ready to provide assistance to the police in their investigation as needed. Zoë Garbett, Mayor of Hackney

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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...

Hackney primary school students showing their Heartstone artwork.

Hackney primary school student showing their Heartstone artwork.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The project will help children in our care stay close to their schools, their friends, and their support networks. We look forward to getting the homes ready to welcome the first Hackney children by April 2027. 🔗 news.hackney.gov.uk/news/new-loc...

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Hackney Council partners with national charity Action for Children to create new local homes for children in care | Hackney Council News

Plans to develop two new children’s homes are underway in Hackney, as part of a significant investment in the care and support for local children and young people.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🏠 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. 👇

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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...

Record a demo and perform live at EartH Studios.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

😲 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...

Pupils from William Patten Primary School in their new nature area

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🚀 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...

A man from standing in a park next to a Zero Emissions Network cargo bike surrounded by various pieces of fitness equipment.

Staff members from Allen Pharmacy outside the pharmacy with a Zero Emissions Network cargo bike

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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...

Cllr Antoinette Fernandez, Speaker of Hackney.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

❓ 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/...

The BBC Radio 4 team (left) interviewing Jason Marantz, Director of Education and Inclusion in Hackney (middle) and Joe Sieber, headteacher of Ickburgh School (right). The words 'Fulfilment Belonging Independence' are visible on a board at the back of the room

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

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

Mayor of Hackney Caroline Woodley and Cllr Carole Williams, Hackney Cabinet Member for Equalities, with the Commonwealth flag outside Hackney Town Hall.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

They will also have access to other activities they enjoy, such as all-year round sports ⛹️ or music 🎷. ☕ An exciting new community cafe will allow older children learn valuable life skills as they prepare for adulthood. We’ll share more updates as the plans progress. #Hackney #SEND

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

👐 This investment couldn’t be more timely, as one in five children in Hackney now need additional SEND support. The new site will make it easier for more Hackney children with SEND to learn and be supported closer to home.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

😍 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.

A line-drawing illustration of a proposed new school entrance as viewed from a paved path. Young people with backpacks are walking toward the modern, glass-paneled doors. A green area with flowering plants and tall grasses is to the left of the path

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

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

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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...

An electric car plugged into a lamp column charger

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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...

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Hackney Children and Family Hubs | Hackney Education

Children and Family Hubs in Hackney provide information, help and support to families. Our aspiration is for every child to have: the best start in life grow up in a child friendly borough receive the...

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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

Canal boats moored in the distance on the River Lea

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

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

School children, Cllr Sarah Young, Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Transport, Cllr Sam Pallis, Councillor for Cazenove Ward stand in front of a screen of foliage at Jubilee Primary School

A man teaches children about planting bulbs

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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...

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

They also learnt some quick tips to reduce indoor air pollution: 🪟 ventilate when cooking or cleaning 🧼 clean your extractor fans and filters regularly ❌ avoid air fresheners, sprays, aerosols Watch what this participant discovered: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLnS...

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Why indoor air quality matters and how to improve it for our health

YouTube video by MP Smarter Travel

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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

A group of people watching a presentation

a diagram of a house with post-it notes stuck on

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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...

People collecting food outside a leisure centre

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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

a person on a Voi bike stands next to a person on a Lime bike, next to Cllr Young, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, on a cargo bike

a woman rides a cargo bike with a child sitting in the front carrier box

a sign that says free cycle check at the corner of a street

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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...

Person riding a cargo bike with a person sitting in the front carrier box

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Want to know more about the support available in Hackney for children and young people with SEND? Visit orlo.uk/RF7Gn

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

🙏 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.

a reading space in one of the bright classrooms at The Meadow

From left to right: Terry Corpe, Head of School at Sebright Primary School,Robin Warren, Executive Head Teacher, Mayor of Hackney Caroline Woodley, Cllr Anya Sizer, Deputy Cabinet Member for Families, Early Years and SEND

Voice buttons at the entrance to The Meadow welcome children to the new space

The reading corner at The Meadow at Sebright Primary School, the new space for children with speech, language and communication needs

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Achievements include 👇 ☀️ 4,000 solar panels on 27 housing blocks, cutting bills by 15% 🌡️1,300 homes, leisure centre & 2 schools in a new heat network, saving 2,635 tonnes of CO₂ per year 👚 1,000 tonnes of waste saved from disposal, saving £400,000 🌳 17,000+ new trees

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

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...

People sitting in a community garden with text that reads "But how will climate action benefit local people?" "Let us show you!"

A block of flats with solar panels on the roof with text that reads "Warmer homes, lower bills. Solar panels on housing estates. Gov money for energy efficient upgrades. A new CO2 heat network"

Two people fixing a clock accompanied by text that reads "Repair more, waste less and save money. 8 new repair shops. Well stocked Library of Things. £400k saved by reducing waste disposal."

A rain garden with plans and flowers accompanied by text that reads "And cleaner air for all! Low traffic zones. 1,300 renewable powered EV chargers. New rain gardens and trees planted"

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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 ⬇️

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

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

View from the back of the hall at London Walking Wheeling and Cycling Conference

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