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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 11h

Thanks, we’re on it.

Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 11h

We asked Hackney primary school kids to design a poster to stop people from leaving their dog poo on the pavement and in parks. Here are some of the ace posters they sent. You’ll be seeing the winning designs on lampposts soon. #lovehackney❤️ love our streets. @hackneycouncil.bsky.social

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 1d

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 1d

Very busy on Ivy Street first thing in the mornings with everyone rushing to school and work: scooting, walking and cycling. Hoxton E cllrs are working with LB Hackney to make sure everyone can share this little street safely. @hackneycouncil.bsky.social @anyasizer.bsky.social

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 1d

Hi Tim, I am really very sad to hear that. Could you send me your email address so that I can find out more? My email is: [email protected]

Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 2d

Come and see this Low Carbon Chinatown exhibition in Hackney’s Service Centre (just behind the town hall). It’s beautifully designed and gives us 100 climate actions to discuss and think about. Great to see the food growing and cooking of Gainsborough School kids too - homemade ketchup!

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 3d

Dockless bikes need to be parked properly, not blocking the pavement.

If you see a badly parked Lime or Voi bike, please report it to report.voi.com or email [email protected] or reportaproblem.hackney.gov.uk

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Dockless cycle hire is about to become the same price as a bus fare in Hackney | Hackney Council News

Renting a dockless e-bike will cost the same as a single bus fare, following a new agreement between Hackney Council and operators Lime and Voi.

news.hackney.gov.uk

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 4d

Listening back to Ed Miliband’s Labour Party Conference speech this week setting out our environmental vision and reminding us that Labour is For the Many Not the Few! Go Ed!

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 8d

Looking forward to this:

Hackney Cycling Campaign @hackneylcc.bsky.social · 9d

Just two days to go!
Come along to hear @londoncycling.bsky.social CEO Tom Fyans discuss engagement with current coordinator @garmonap.bsky.social, and @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social talk about Hackney's achievements & what's to come in 2026 & beyond. ✅
Plus elections of the committee. 🗳️

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Hackney Cycling Campaign @hackneylcc.bsky.social · 20d

Hackney LCC AGM is next month!
Date: Wednesday 1st October, 7:30pm
Location: Pembury Centre, 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, E8 1FA

We will have guest speakers, and a new committee will be elected!

All welcome, particularly if you are interested in getting more involved in our campaigning.

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 19d

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 · 19d

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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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 13d

Hi Rich, I hope you have put in a consultation response so that the Streetscene Team can look at this.

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 14d

We are very lucky @hackneycouncil.bsky.social to have newly built Woodberry Down Children’s Centre. @anyasizer.bsky.social and I had a 5 star tour of 2 nurseries & the huge range of support available: health visitors, housing advice, First Steps counselling and more. We’ll be back!

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 18d

A visit to Umit on Lower Clapton Rd for help repairing our ancient Super 8 projector. Umit’s www.cine-real.com at Clapton Castle is definitely “the best movie night in town” as Time Out says.

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 19d

Very proud to be part of this fantastic work:

Hackney Council @hackneycouncil.bsky.social · 19d

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...

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 22d

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Hackney will always be no place for hate | Hackney Council News

A joint statement from Caroline Woodley, Mayor of Hackney, and Dawn Carter-McDonald, Chief Executive

news.hackney.gov.uk

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 23d

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Britain risks a crisp packet pile-up without urgent intervention, warns NLWA | NLWA

The UK lacks the recycling infrastructure to cope with flexible plastics – such as crisp packets, bubble wrap, and bread bags – once kerbside collections become mandatory in 2027, North London Waste A...

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 24d

In these grim times, we really need a laugh and Medical Aid for Palestine really need the money, so book if you can, or just donate. up-the-creek.com/tm-event/a-m...

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A Month Of Sundays for MAP | Up the Creek

A Month Of Sunday fundraisers for Medical Aid For Palestinians at Up The Creek hosted by Daniel Kitson Sunday 21st September - Matinee Show Sarah Keyworth Helen

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 26d

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‘Our hallway’s big enough to play football in!’ The council housing that feels like a holiday resort

Boasting two-sink kitchens, London’s Tower Court is tailored for the Haredi Jewish community – but its generous proportions and outside space for religious observance are a treat for all residents

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 27d

Still coming down from the high of the London Walking Wheeling and Cycling Conference 2025, hosted by @hackneycouncil the City of London Corporation.

Look at the data - school streets do give kids better air to breathe.

www.londonwalkingandcyclingconference.co.uk/agenda

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 29d

Out in Stamford Hill this morning looking at street cleaning, waste, recycling and fly tipping with @hackneycouncil.bsky.social Education & Enforcement Team. Supporting people to do the right thing and taking enforcement action against deliberate fly tippers.

Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · Sep 6

Enjoyed the afternoon at @hackneyfixers.bsky.social Hackney Fixing Factory working out why our ancient projector won’t work to show our home movies from the ‘90s. Saw a toaster and a coffee grinder being repaired. Many happy fixers enjoying taking stuff apart and putting it back together. #fixfest

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · Sep 6

So uplifting today to join people from all over the world campaigning for the Right to Repair at #fixfest, hosted by @hackneycouncil.bsky.social Warm welcome from @carolinewoodley.bsky.social and great to hear all the success stories of repairs. Lots of events on Sat fixfest.therestartproject.org

Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · Sep 5

Really looking forward to this year’s www.londonwalkingandcyclingconference.co.uk which @hackney council are hosting again with the City of London. Hope to see you there.

London Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Conference

The London Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Conference returns to the Guildhall on Wednesday 10 September 2025.

www.londonwalkingandcyclingconference.co.uk

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Sarah Young @sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · Aug 24

Great to see Chatsworth Road Market pedestrianised today and buzzing with live music and lots for kids to do, as well as all the stalls. Hoping to see this market really grow now thanks to support from locals and from @hackneycouncil.bsky.social

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