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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 Council Refuses Bar A Bar Event Due to Police Concerns Over Licensing Breaches Hackney Council has refused a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for Bar A Bar, citing police concerns over alleged breaches of licensing hours and ongoing investigations. Hackney 12 August 2026
  2. Councillor Nkiessu-Guifo Appointed Chair of Hackney Council's Appointments Sub Committee Councillor Rachel Nkiessu-Guifo has been appointed Chair of Hackney Council's Appointments Sub Committee for the municipal year 2026/27. Mayor Zoë Garbett will serve as Vice... Hackney 9 August 2026
  3. Hackney Council to recruit new Director for Adult Social Care Hackney Council has established an Appointments Sub Committee to oversee the recruitment of a new Executive Director for Adults Health & Integration. The committee met on... Hackney 9 August 2026
  4. Hackney Council Approves Synagogue Plans at 25 Amhurst Park Hackney Council's Planning Sub-Committee has approved plans for a new synagogue at 25 Amhurst Park, a decision that will provide a permanent place of worship for a growing... Hackney 2 August 2026
  5. Hackney Council Faces Resident Concerns Over Gambling Impact Assessment Delays Hackney Council is facing renewed pressure from residents over significant delays in implementing Gambling Impact Assessments (GIAs), with calls for the local authority to lobby... Hackney 1 August 2026
  6. Hackney Council to review and potentially end Haifa twinning agreement Hackney Council is to review its international twinning policy, with a resolution to potentially end its long-standing civic twinning agreement with Haifa, Israel. The decision,... Hackney 1 August 2026
  7. Hackney Council Establishes Working Group to Review Ethical Investment Policy Hackney Council has established a new working group to review and potentially revise the council's ethical investment policy, aiming to uphold a higher level of ethical... Hackney 29 July 2026
  8. Hackney backs £431k scheme to keep boys out of youth justice Hackney Council has approved a £431,000 scheme to provide five places in a supported accommodation project aimed at preventing young boys aged 16 and 17 from entering the youth... Hackney 26 July 2026