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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 20d

Achievements include 👇
☀️ 4,000 solar panels on 27 housing blocks, cutting bills by 15%
🌡️1,300 homes, leisure centre & 2 schools in a new heat network, saving 2,635 tonnes of CO₂ per year
👚 1,000 tonnes of waste saved from disposal, saving £400,000
🌳 17,000+ new trees

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 20d

We’re tackling climate change in a way that delivers real benefits for local people ⬇️

That means warmer homes, lower bills, more reuse, less waste, cleaner air and healthier streets

Read about the progress we’ve made and what it means for local people: hackney.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s9...

People sitting in a community garden with text that reads "But how will climate action benefit local people?" "Let us show you!"

A block of flats with solar panels on the roof with text that reads "Warmer homes, lower bills. Solar panels on housing estates. Gov money for energy efficient upgrades. A new CO2 heat network"

Two people fixing a clock accompanied by text that reads "Repair more, waste less and save money. 8 new repair shops. Well stocked Library of Things. £400k saved by reducing waste disposal."

A rain garden with plans and flowers accompanied by text that reads "And cleaner air for all! Low traffic zones. 1,300 renewable powered EV chargers. New rain gardens and trees planted"

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 23d

Did you know your garden waste is recycled into compost after we collect it?

🍂 Most types of garden waste can be recycled, including bark, flowers, grass and hedge cuttings, leaves, plants, small branches, twigs and weeds Find out more ⬇️

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 29d

A packed Guildhall for another sold-out London Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Conference 🚶👩‍🦽🚴‍♀️

Alongside our partners City of London, we’ll hear from the industry’s best speakers about how to make active travel the default option for everyone.

#WalkWheelCycle25

View from the back of the hall at London Walking Wheeling and Cycling Conference

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Sep 5

More here 👉 hackney.gov.uk/regeneration...

Hoxton regeneration | Hackney Council

hackney.gov.uk

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Sep 5

Loving the new mural on Hoxton Street 😍

Created by artist Mohammed Z. Rahman with Peer Gallery + the Young Ambassadors, it celebrates Hoxton’s history & diverse communities 🙌 Part of our #ConnectingHoxton project, supported by Mayor of London + central gov funding.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Sep 2

See details and register here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Textiles Repair Café at Chats Palace - Sept 2025

Hi there! This is the form to register to the Textiles Repair Café workshops organised by the London School of Solarpunk at Chats Palace. The session will take place on: Saturday 13 September, 11am-4...

docs.google.com

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Sep 2

Repair, mend and upcycle your old clothes at these FREE workshops at Chats Palace

- Saturday 13 September
- Saturday 20 September
- Saturday 27 September

11am-4pm 👇

Design graphic with the following text: 'Free textiles repair cafe
Repair, mend and upcycle your clothes and fabrics at our workshops at Chats Palace (E9 6DF)'

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Aug 27

Find out more: orlo.uk/UYc6D

Hackney’s historic market is about to get a whole lot more strollable | Hackney Council News

Chatsworth Road Sunday market is about to be transformed into a fully pedestrianised shopping and eating zone, making it safer, more spacious, and perfect for a Sunday walk.

orlo.uk

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Aug 27

The historic Chatsworth Road Market looks a little different now…

We’ve turned it into a pedestrianised zone every Sunday, 6am-8pm, to create more space for the market

Funded by TfL, it’s part of a wider project to make the area safer, healthier and more welcoming

People at Chatsworth Road Market sat at a table, eating food, talking and embracing each other

Trader at Chatsworth Road Market offering samples to customers

Council leaders cutting the ribbon at Chatsworth Road Market

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Aug 22

Chatsworth Road Sunday Market is going fully pedestrianised

Celebrate the launch with free live music and drumming workshops, as well as the market’s vast array of stalls and al fresco dining options

📆 Sunday 24 August, 10am-5pm

www.eventbrite.com/e/chats-road...

two women walk towards market stalls on Chatsworth Road

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Aug 14

We want to hear your views on our new draft Air Quality Action Plan

It sets out the steps we’ll take over the next five years to improve air quality in Hackney

👉 Read the draft plan and share your views: Bit.ly/HackneyAQAP

a parklet with plants next to a cycle hangar

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Aug 11

Join us for free family-friendly cycling activities, including cycle training, bike safety checks and crafts this week ☀️🚲

📅 Thursday 14 August, 10.30am-4pm
📍Shoreditch Park

#Summerfest #DrBike

👉 hackney.gov.uk/cycle-traini...

a child on a bike with a blender attached to the front

An adult and two children sit on a two seater bike

a group of people standing under a gazebo with a sign that says dr bike

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Aug 6

Get your bike safety checked at our free pop-up events this week!

📅 Wednesday 6 August, 3.30-6.30pm
📍Eagle Wharf Road and Shepherdess Walk junction

📅 Thursday 7 August, 3.30-6.30pm
📍Homerton Hospital (near the bike shed in the car park)

Check out the calendar: hackney.gov.uk/cycle-traini...

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Jul 31

Apply to turn your road into a Play Street for Car Free Day on 21 September!

We’re making it easier for this special occasion with a simplified application process to close your road

Register by 7 August: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

A child drawing with chalk on the road next to a bucket of chalk with a sign that reads "Celebrate Car Free Day"

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Jul 30

We’re part of a new partnership plan to improve the River Lea 🌊

The aim is to enhance its biodiversity, improve water quality and flow, and create a cleaner, wilder, more accessible river for everyone

Find out more: storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/...

#londonlea #londonlea5YCP

A group of volunteers with buckets and nets

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Jul 22

Last week, we hosted the Launch of the Office of the Windrush Commissioner, which aims to see justice for those affected by the Windrush Scandal.

news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney...

A photo of guests at the launch of the Office of the Windrush Commissioner, in front of the 'Warm Shores' Windrush sculptures outside Hackney Town Hall.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Jul 15

Find out more: news.hackney.gov.uk/news/number-...

Hackney is London's number one borough for Green Flag Parks! | Hackney Council News

Hackney has been named the London borough with the most Green Flag Awards, after receiving 33 of the prestigious awards — the international benchmark for well-managed, accessible, and biodiverse publi...

news.hackney.gov.uk

Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Jul 15

Hackney is London's top borough for Green Flag Parks! 🏆

We received 33 Green Flag Awards - the international benchmark for exceptional standards in park maintenance

Thanks to our dedicated parks team, volunteers and user groups who keep these spaces thriving 👏

#GreenFlagAward

Caroline Woodley, Mayor of Hackney, and members of the parks team in a park

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Jul 9

Help shape our plan for improving air quality!

We’re developing a new plan for tackling air pollution, and we want to hear your views on it

Have your say: consultation.hackney.gov.uk/public-realm...

A member of Hackney Council's sustainability team talking to a woman at a Sustainability Day event

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Jul 9

Find more tips to beat the heat: www.gov.uk/government/p...

Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather

www.gov.uk

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Jul 9

🌞 Remember to stay cool and hydrated in this hot weather!

💧 In Hackney, find drinking fountains at Clissold Park, London Fields Lido, and Hackney Downs. Libraries are open as cool spaces.

If you see someone sleeping rough, report their location on the StreetLink website

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Jul 9

Read the results: www.healthystreetsscorecard.london/results/

Results – Healthy Streets Scorecard

www.healthystreetsscorecard.london

Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Jul 9

🌟 We’ve retained 3rd place in London’s Healthy Streets Scorecard, with top scores for

Highest % of streets within LTNs
Highest % of bus routes with bus priority
Highest rates of cycling

The scorecard measures support for active travel, clean air, and safer, more people-friendly streets

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · Jul 5

Happy #PrideinLondon from Proud Hackney and everyone at Hackney Council 🌈

Proud Hackney pose for a group shot at London Pride,including Mayor Woodley

Two of Proud Hackney holding up their flags and signs

Walking in the Pride parade, Mayor Woodley leads holding a flag

Another Proud Hackney member holding up their sign

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