Hackney Council

Meet the new Speaker of Hackney!

Congratulations to Cllr Antoinette Fernandez who was elected as Speaker of Hackney for 2026-2027 at the Council's Annual General Meeting last night.

Hackney will be BUSY on Sunday for the Arsenal Champions Parade – especially around Blackstock Road, Clissold Park and Green Lanes.

A number of roads in Hackney will be closed to traffic from approx 4am-8pm.

Travelling will be much busier than usual, please check details and plan ahead.

Areas of Hackney near the parade route, such as parts of Clissold Park will be used to help the event run safely, including security and first aid facilities.

We're working with Arsenal and Islington Council to ensure the event runs safely and gets the streets and parks cleaned up afterwards.

Find out everything you need to know here:
https://www.arsenal.com/news/champions-parade-what-you-need-know

Residents requiring assistance or experiencing local disruptions on parade day can contact the Arsenal residents line directly on 020 7619 5000. For immediate emergencies, residents should continue to contact the emergency services or speak directly to a nearby police officer or event steward.

🏆 NEW: The Arsenal victory parade is coming to Hackney!

To celebrate winning the Premier League, there will be a special parade on Sunday 31 May from 2pm

The parade will travel through Islington and the border of Hackney in the north east of the borough.

Road closures and parking suspensions will be in place around the route, and there may be some disruption to travel.

Plan ahead and check the route and travel information.

Can you help provide Hackney students with school supplies this September? 📕✍🏻

Hackney Youth Parliament has launched its Pack to School Appeal for its fourth year running 💥

🎒They are asking for donations on essential items such as, backpacks, geometry sets, pens and scientific calculators along with other suggested items

These packs will help families affected by the cost of living crisis and provide young people with a positive start on their first days at their new schools.

NEW: £3.5 million now available to help residents facing rising costs.

Community groups can now apply for grants of up to £50,000 a year to support local families facing financial challenges.

Applications are open NOW until 29 June.

🏆 NEW: The Arsenal victory parade is coming to Hackney!

To celebrate winning the Premier League, there will be a special parade on Sunday 31 May from 2pm

The parade will travel through Islington and the border of Hackney in the north east of the borough.

Road closures and parking suspensions will be in place around the route, and there may be some disruption to travel.

Plan ahead and check the route and travel information.

Did you grow up coming to Ann Tayler Children & Family Hub? Work here? Bring your children through our doors?

We’re marking 40 years of supporting families in Hackney, and we want to celebrate with everyone who has ever been part of our story.

Join us for a free garden party on Saturday 6 June, 10.30am-3.30pm, with games, food, music and crafts. Ann Tayler Children & Family Hub E8 3RP. 👇

Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating today.

📣 Hackney Central and Dalston residents

Ensure you can vote for councillors on Thursday 25 June.

❗ Important deadlines:

▶️ Register to vote - midnight Tuesday 9 June https://orlo.uk/T17I4

▶️ Apply for a postal vote - 5pm Wednesday 10 June https://orlo.uk/DjJHj

▶️ Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (if you don’t have accepted photo ID) - 5pm Wednesday 17 June https://orlo.uk/AQtoY

▶️ Apply for a proxy vote - 5pm Wednesday 17 June https://orlo.uk/gSFXF

A statement from Mayor of Hackney, Zoë Garbett, and Deputy Mayor, Cllr Dylan Law, following last night's tragic murder in Towpath Walk.