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Connect to Hackney

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Connect to Hackney, a joint venture by Hackney Council, aligns with the council's transformation programme, which was reviewed in October 2026.

Hackney Council's Scrutiny Panel reviewed the Corporate Transformation Programme on October 8, 2026. This programme aims to deliver approximately £35.9 million in savings towards the council's Medium Term Financial Plan target of £57 million over three years, according to a report presented by Director for Corporate Strategy and Transformation, Kieran Read.

Connect to Hackney is a joint venture by Hackney Council aimed at reducing agency staff recruitment costs. Its objectives align with the broader Corporate Transformation Programme's goal to modernise council operations and ensure long-term financial sustainability. No specific recent updates on Connect to Hackney are available in the supplied material, and no upcoming discussions are scheduled.

Key facts

  1. Hackney Council's Scrutiny Panel reviewed the Corporate Transformation Programme on October 8, 2026. Source
  2. The Corporate Transformation Programme aims to deliver £35.9 million in savings. Source
  3. The programme contributes to a £57 million MTFP target over three years. Source
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