Hackney Downs Station Area Public Realm Improvements scheme
Plans for the Hackney Downs Station Area Public Realm Improvements scheme were abandoned in March 2026.
The Hackney Downs Station Area Public Realm Improvements scheme was abandoned in March 2026 following significant public opposition, particularly to proposals for two-way traffic on Sigdon Road and Wayland Avenue. The Assistant Director, Streetscene, made this decision at an Officer Executive Decisions meeting on March 20, 2026.
The scheme aimed to enhance safety and accessibility around Hackney Downs Station, including various traffic management measures such as installing a restricted parking zone and altering parking. It was part of a wider £19 million Levelling Up Fund programme for Hackney Central.
Key facts
- The scheme was abandoned in March 2026 due to public opposition. Source
- The Assistant Director, Streetscene, made the decision on March 20, 2026. Source
- The scheme was part of a £19 million Levelling Up Fund programme. Source
- Public opposition focused on two-way traffic on Sigdon Road and Wayland Avenue. Source
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