Woodberry Down Estate regeneration
Hackney Council is currently discussing resident promises and preventing double moves during the Woodberry Down Estate regeneration.
In September 2026, a Labour motion at Hackney Council, brought by Councillor Sarah Young and seconded by Councillor Joanna Sumner, to prevent secure tenants from facing double moves during the Woodberry Down Estate regeneration was defeated. The motion called for a commitment against double decants and a costed plan within three months. Council officers stated the proposals were unviable due to significant financial, contractual, and programmatic risks.
The Woodberry Down Estate regeneration is a project in Hackney aiming to build over 5,500 homes. The recent discussion at Hackney Council highlights ongoing concerns regarding the impact on secure tenants during the regeneration process, specifically around the potential for residents to be moved twice before settling into their new homes.
Key facts
- A Labour motion regarding preventing double moves for secure tenants on Woodberry Down Estate was defeated at Hackney Council in September 2026. Source
- The motion was brought by Councillor Sarah Young and seconded by Councillor Joanna Sumner. Source
- Council officers stated the motion's proposals were unviable due to financial, contractual, and programmatic risks. Source
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