The new Hackney Nights Accreditation Scheme gives licensed venues across the borough access to free safety training and guidance which focuses on crime prevention, increasing sustainability, health and wellbeing and promoting inclusivity.

Businesses and organisations in Stamford Hill will be encouraged to come forward with new ideas for the Clockhouse building after the Council agreed plans to sell the former housing office.

On 21 September the Government announced new support for households, businesses and public sector organisations facing rising energy bills…

For many people living in Hackney, higher utility bills and fuel costs will mean the difference between making ends meet and no longer being able to afford essential items…

On 8 September 2022, the Government announced that businesses will have their energy costs capped for six months at the same price per unit as households.

Businesses hit hard by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic are being boosted by a series of Council-funded grants which are bearing fruit this summer.

Hackney Carnival returns to the streets this year on Sunday 11 September 2022 from 12.00 to 7.00pm with a parade of spectacular costumes, vibrant dance routines and live music.

Celebrating and connecting Hackney’s diverse communities is at the heart of projects coming to life this summer thanks to funding awarded to businesses to aid recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Customers can now enjoy quicker and easier access to London Overground services at Hackney Central as a new entrance opens on Graham Road helps ease congestion and provides more direct access to the town centre.

Hackney businesses are being encouraged to get involved in discussions about cutting waste, reusing materials and reducing pollution as part of Council efforts to help rebuild a greener Hackney by creating a circular economy in the borough.

The Hackney Central Impact and Ideas Fund is set to benefit 23 businesses with a share of almost £600,000 to develop and run projects until the end of the year.