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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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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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  1. Orsman Road Development Approved by Hackney Council Hackney Council's Planning Sub-Committee has granted planning permission for a development at 16-24 Orsman Road, London, N1 5QJ. The decision was made during a meeting held on... Hackney 6 July 2026
  2. Hackney Council Approves £350k for New Children's Homes Hackney Council's Cabinet has approved an additional £350,000 investment towards the refurbishment and repurposing of two council-owned properties to create new children's... Hackney 3 July 2026
  3. Hackney's new Local Plan timetable published Hackney Council has published the timetable for its new Local Plan, a crucial document that will guide development across the borough for the next 10 to 15 years. The plan,... Hackney 3 July 2026
  4. Hackney Council Faces £57.4m Cuts Amidst £2.77m Overspend Hackney Council is grappling with significant financial challenges, with reports indicating potential cuts of £57.4 million over three years. The authority's Cabinet met on... Hackney 3 July 2026
  5. Hackney Council Approves £1.9m for Borough-Wide Greening and Public Realm Projects Hackney Council's Cabinet has approved a £1.9 million investment in public realm and greening projects across the borough, with significant enhancements planned for Shoreditch. Hackney 3 July 2026
  6. Islington Council backs judicial review of Mayor's housing plans Islington Council has formally backed a judicial review into the Mayor of London's emergency housing plans, a move that could significantly impact future housing development in... Islington 3 July 2026
  7. Supermarket alcohol sales hours extended by one hour Supermarket alcohol sales hours have been extended by one hour across all days of the week following a decision by Hackney Council's Licensing Sub Committee E. Hackney 27 June 2026
  8. Licensing Sub-Committees to Operate Without Political Balance Hackney Council's Licensing Committee has agreed to establish five sub-committees that will operate without the requirement for political balance, a departure from the main... Hackney 7 June 2026