Parks and Green Spaces Strategy 2021–2031
Hackney Council is reviewing progress on its Parks and Green Spaces Strategy, focusing on environmental sustainability and community engagement.
Hackney Council's Skills, Place and Economy Scrutiny Commission reviewed progress on the Parks and Green Spaces Strategy 2021–2031 in September 2026. Officers reported good progress on the ten-year plan, which is now halfway through its implementation. Significant strides have been made in environmental sustainability, with glyphosate use drastically cut and now reserved solely for treating invasive species.
As part of the strategy's commitment to community engagement, Hackney Council plans to appoint a dedicated Volunteering Officer. This role, anticipated to be established in 2026, is part of a wider service restructure that also includes creating roles for a fundraising officer and more apprentices. The officer will oversee a comprehensive volunteering programme.
The Parks and Green Spaces Strategy 2021–2031 is a ten-year plan by Hackney Council to manage the borough's parks and green spaces. It addresses maintenance, financial, climate, and biodiversity challenges, focusing on community engagement and enhancing environmental sustainability.
Key facts
- Glyphosate use is now reserved solely for the treatment of invasive species. Source
- Hackney Council plans to appoint a dedicated Volunteering Officer in 2026. Source
- The Parks and Green Spaces Strategy 2021–2031 is halfway through its implementation. Source
- The strategy is a ten-year plan running from 2021 to 2031. Source 1 Source 2
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