double moves
Hackney Council recently defeated a motion to prevent secure tenants from facing double moves during the Woodberry Down Estate regeneration.
Hackney Council recently defeated a Labour motion aimed at preventing secure tenants on the Woodberry Down Estate from having to move twice during regeneration. The motion, brought by Councillor Sarah Young and Councillor Joanna Sumner in September 2026, sought a commitment against "double decant" and a costed plan within three months.
Council officers stated that the proposed resolutions were unviable due to significant financial, contractual, and programmatic risks. "Double moves" refers to residents having to relocate twice during a regeneration project before moving into their new permanent home.
Key facts
- A Labour motion to prevent double moves for secure tenants on Woodberry Down Estate was defeated at Hackney Council in September 2026. Source
- The motion called for a costed plan within three months to achieve no double decants. Source
- Council officers stated the proposed resolutions were unviable due to financial, contractual, and programmatic risks. Source
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