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Hackney Council

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Hackney Council is reforming its planning process and addressing challenges in its homelessness and temporary accommodation programme.

Hackney Council approved new rules on September 23, 2026, establishing its Planning Sub-Committee as an independent body from October 31, 2026, in response to new legislation. Meanwhile, the council's £145 million Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation Supply Transformation Programme for 2026/27 faces challenges, including a 29% drop in homelessness prevention success, with officers exploring a housing company to subsidise rents.

The Corporate Committee deferred a report on gender and ethnicity pay gaps until November 2026, which showed women earn more on average but are under-represented in lower pay quartiles, and white employees earn more than Black and Global Majority colleagues. Separately, the council is implementing its 'Families First Partnership Programme' to reform children's social care, prioritising early intervention.

The Licensing Committee is scheduled to meet on September 30, 2026, to review its annual report. The Planning Sub-Committee is set to meet on October 7, 2026, and Licensing Sub Committee E on October 13, 2026. Hackney Council is the local government authority for the London Borough of Hackney.

Key facts

  1. New rules establishing an independent Planning Sub-Committee were approved by Full Council on September 23, 2026. Source
  2. A Labour motion on preventing double moves for Woodberry Down Estate tenants was defeated on September 27, 2026. Source
  3. The Corporate Committee deferred a report on gender and ethnicity pay gaps until November 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  4. Hackney Council is investing £145 million in its Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation Supply Transformation Programme for 2026/27. Source 1 Source 2
  5. The council reported a 29% decrease in homelessness prevention success in the first four months of 2026/27. Source
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  1. Hackney Pension Fund's Future: Strategic Asset Allocation Workshop Held Hackney Council's Pensions Committee met on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, for a workshop focusing on the strategic asset allocation for the Hackney Pension Fund. The session, held... Hackney 11 November 2025
  2. Hackney Council Refuses HMO Plans for Clifden and Blurton Roads Due to Substandard Living Conditions Hackney Council has refused planning permission for two Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) applications, citing concerns over substandard living conditions that would be... Hackney 9 November 2025
  3. Hackney Council's Audit & Anti-Fraud Service Faces Staffing and Capacity Challenges Hackney Council's Audit & Anti-Fraud Service is facing staffing and capacity challenges that have impacted its ability to meet objectives, according to a progress report... Hackney 3 November 2025
  4. Hackney Council to Implement Early Intervention Strategies to Address Overspending Hackney Council is planning early intervention to address overspending within its Children and Education Directorate, with a focus on a Prevention and Early Intervention... Hackney 1 November 2025
  5. Hackney Council Faces Rising Complaints, Housing Issues Top List Hackney Council is facing increased scrutiny as complaints surge, particularly concerning housing-related issues. The Hackney Council Scrutiny Panel reviewed the Hackney Council... Hackney 7 October 2025
  6. Hackney Leads London Boroughs in Green Flag Awards for Parks and Open Spaces Hackney Council has been recognised for its commitment to green spaces, topping the list of London boroughs for Green Flag awards with 33 parks and open spaces. This achievement... Hackney 26 September 2025
  7. Hackney's Unique Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment Includes Anti-Racist Prompts Hackney Council has developed a unique domestic abuse risk assessment that includes prompts designed to address anti-racist practice, intergenerational abuse, and other... Hackney 24 September 2025
  8. Hackney Scrutiny Commission to Review Housing Ombudsman Special Investigation Hackney Council's Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission will review the Housing Ombudsman's special investigation into the council, as part of its work programme for 2025/26. Hackney 24 September 2025