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community-led alternatives

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Hackney Council is exploring community-led proposals for two properties instead of commercial sale.

Hackney Council's Cabinet decided in July 2026 to explore community-led alternatives for two council-owned properties, 28-32 Ellingfort Road and 77 Brooksby's Walk. This decision means the properties will not be sold for commercial purposes, aligning with the administration's election manifesto to place assets into community ownership and public hands.

A time-limited process is now underway to evaluate credible community-led proposals for the sites, following public engagement. This approach focuses on proposals where local communities take the lead in managing and utilising assets. No further council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss these specific proposals.

Key facts

  1. Hackney's Cabinet decided in July 2026 to explore community-led alternatives for two council-owned properties. Source
  2. The properties are 28-32 Ellingfort Road and 77 Brooksby's Walk. Source
  3. The decision means the properties will not be sold for commercial purposes. Source
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  1. Hackney Cabinet rejects property sales for community use Hackney's Cabinet has rejected proposals to sell off two council-owned properties, opting instead to explore community-led alternatives. Hackney 24 July 2026