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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 Approves £24m Investment in Transport for Vulnerable Residents Hackney Council has approved a significant investment of up to £24 million to fund vital transport services for vulnerable residents. This includes children with Special... Hackney 26 July 2026
  2. Hackney Council Approves £1.9m Floating Housing Support Service for Vulnerable Residents Hackney Council has approved the procurement of a new floating housing support service, valued at up to £1,932,000 (excluding VAT) over a maximum of seven years, with a planned... Hackney 26 July 2026
  3. Hackney awards £1.5m contract for corporate water supply Hackney Council has awarded a £1.5 million contract for its corporate water supply, a decision made during a Hackney Procurement Board meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Hackney 26 July 2026
  4. New legislation forces changes to Hackney planning decisions Hackney Council is preparing to significantly reform its planning decision-making processes in line with new national legislation, the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025,... Hackney 25 July 2026
  5. Hackney Council to overhaul Planning Committee powers Hackney Council is set to significantly alter the powers and structure of its Planning Committee, elevating it to a standalone committee and redefining which decisions are made... Hackney 25 July 2026
  6. Councillor Alastair Binnie-Lubbock Appointed Chair of Hackney Council's Constitution Committee Councillor Alastair Binnie-Lubbock has been appointed as the Chair of Hackney Council's Constitution Committee. The appointment was noted at a meeting of the committee held on... Hackney 25 July 2026
  7. Hackney Planning Committee to Gain Standalone Status Amidst Legislative Reforms Hackney Council's Planning Committee is set to gain standalone status, moving from its current position as a sub-committee of the Corporate Committee. This change aligns the... Hackney 25 July 2026
  8. Woodberry Down Primary School Kitchen to Receive £1m Upgrade After Sewage Flood Hackney Council's Cabinet has approved a £1 million investment to refurbish the kitchen and dining facilities at Woodberry Down Primary School, which were severely damaged by a... Hackney 24 July 2026