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📣 Apply by 7 August to host a Play Street for Car Free Day!. On 21 September, streets across Hackney will close to traffic for a few hours, creating space to play and connect. Don’t miss your chance! Register for your street to be involved by 7 August:

❗Stoke Newington High St has been closed by the police between Brooke Rd/Tyssen Rd after an incident. TfL are managing diversions, with disruption expected throughout the day. Please avoid the area. Northbound bus routes 67, 76, 149, 243 and 276 are being diverted.

Your views are crucial in shaping our approach to domestic abuse. We're inviting residents, particularly women and girls, to share their experiences regarding safety in relationships. Please take our 2-minute survey: #vawg #domesticabuse #safety

RT @JoeWalkerUK: NEW: Delighted to announce the launch of @HackneyCouncil’s new Voluntary & Community Sector grants fund - over £1 million….

Improvements coming soon to Chatsworth Road 🛍️🚶🌱. We’re introducing changes to make the area greener, healthier and more welcoming. Find out more:

Our new grants programme for voluntary and community organisations in Hackney is open NOW!. Find out what funding is available and how to apply:

RT @DWPgovuk: Beware:. If you get a text about "Winter Fuel Payment" it is a scam. Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically, you do not….

RT @DWPgovuk: Beware:. If you get a text about an "Energy Support Scheme" it is a scam. Find out how to report and recover from any suspic….

Whether it’s joining a walking group in the park or letting the kids burn off energy at adventure playgrounds, Hackney’s green spaces are great for getting active this summer. #SmallSteps can lead to big health benefits - so enjoy what’s on your doorstep.

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:

Getting vaccinated against #HPV gives long-lasting protection against developing HPV-related cancers. If you or you child has missed their jab, check the NHS website to see if you're eligible for a catch-up. 🔗 #HPVAwareness

RT @TimeOutLondon: An east London borough is the second best place for cycling in the UK, according to the People for Bikes City Rating htt….

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. @LondonLeaCP @thames21 @EnvAgency. 👉 Find out more:

@SarahWoodberryD For more information, including bus diversions, go to our website:

We’ve temporarily closed Mare St outside Iceland so we can work on UK Government funded plans to transform the Hackney Central area, making it greener and safer for everyone. Here’s @SarahWoodberryD on our plans and how we’re managing the temporary closure ⬇️

Your views are crucial in shaping our approach to domestic abuse. We're inviting residents, particularly women and girls, to share their experiences regarding safety in relationships. Please take our 2-minute survey: #vawg #domesticabuse #safety

Under 25? This weekend, sign up for the free condom scheme for young people and collect free condoms and lube from local venues in Hackney and City of London #LetsTalk.

Join us on Saturday August 2, in the North Marshes pollinator gardens, Hackney, for a relaxed session of weeding and learning about native plants. It’s a good chance to spend time in nature and support local wildlife. No experience needed!. Register here:

Apply before 12am, Sunday 11 August.

Grants of up to £2k are open to organisations & artists for this year’s #BlackHistorySeason. Grants are open to Black-led organisations, curators & collectives to deliver activities & events in October & November 2025. Apply before 12am, Sunday 11 August.