Skills, Place & Economy Scrutiny Commission
Hackney's Skills, Place & Economy Scrutiny Commission is currently reviewing progress on the borough's Parks and Green Spaces Strategy, focusing on environmental sustainability.
In September 2026, an update on the Hackney Parks and Green Spaces Strategy was presented to the Skills, Place & Economy Scrutiny Commission, detailing significant reductions in glyphosate use and enhancements to biodiversity. Officers reported good progress on the strategy's key commitments, particularly in environmental sustainability.
The Hackney Parks and Green Spaces Strategy, a ten-year plan running from 2021 to 2031, is currently halfway through its implementation. The commission heard that glyphosate use is now reserved solely for the treatment of invasive species.
Key facts
- An update on the Hackney Parks and Green Spaces Strategy was presented to the Skills, Place and Economy Scrutiny Commission in September 2026. Source
- Glyphosate use in Hackney's parks is now reserved solely for the treatment of invasive species. Source
- The Hackney Parks and Green Spaces Strategy is a ten-year plan running from 2021 to 2031. Source
- The Hackney Parks and Green Spaces Strategy is halfway through its implementation. Source
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