Cladding Safety Scheme
Hackney Council has secured significant funding from the Cladding Safety Scheme to remediate unsafe cladding on its buildings.
Hackney Council recently secured £547 million from the Cladding Safety Scheme, a government initiative for remediating unsafe cladding on buildings. This funding, discussed by the council's Cabinet in October 2026, will cover the full cost of remediation works for all eligible council-owned buildings, ensuring no expense for the council or leaseholders.
The council's Housing Services is currently assessing 190 owned buildings under the Building Safety Act. Of these, 32 buildings have been identified as requiring remediation works, with further assessments ongoing to determine the full scope of necessary interventions.
Key facts
- Hackney Council secured £547 million in government funding in November 2026. Source
- The funding is from the Cladding Safety Scheme. Source
- It covers the full cost of remediation for eligible council-owned buildings. Source
- The council's Cabinet discussed this funding in October 2026. Source
- Housing Services is assessing 190 buildings, with 32 requiring remediation. Source
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