Council services Births, deaths, marriages and citizenship Register a birth, check what you need to do when someone dies, or arrange a marriage, civil partnership or citizenship ceremony. Business and licensing Information for businesses - including business rates, licences, supplying the council and property we're leasing or selling. Community, safety and environment Our community and environmental services, including crime prevention, noise and other antisocial behaviour, our community partnerships and animal control. Council and elections Everything about council and elections, including results, your representatives, decision-making processes, finances, scrutiny and data protection. Council Tax and benefits Information about Council Tax and financial help - including benefits and hardship support. Education Get information about nurseries, schools, colleges and adult education. Health and social care Advice and information about adult and children's social care, public health and support for disabled people. Housing Advice and information for council and private tenants, homeowners and people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Libraries, parks and leisure Get information about libraries, parks, gyms and other leisure, sports and cultural opportunities in the borough. Parking, streets and transport Access parking and transport services, including permits, penalty charge notices, and traffic management orders. Planning and building Access the planning and building section to find services for applications, permissions, and policies. Rubbish and recycling Manage your household bins, book a bulky waste collection, find your local tip or arrange commercial waste collections. News 4 March 2026 Hackney stands for welcome, safety, and inclusion as a Borough of Sanctuary Hackney is officially recognised as a Borough of Sanctuary, affirming its commitment to offering safety and support to sanctuary seekers. 4 March 2026 Hackney joins Dolly Parton's global book-gifting mission A new partnership between Hackney Council, the Dollywood Foundation and People’s Postcode Lottery brings the global book-gifting programme to Hackney. 3 March 2026 Major new Shoreditch growth plan unveiled A new Council Plan provides guidance for good growth in Shoreditch until 2040.... See all news Newsletter Sign up to receive the latest news and updates from Hackney Council. Sign up
Births, deaths, marriages and citizenship Register a birth, check what you need to do when someone dies, or arrange a marriage, civil partnership or citizenship ceremony.
Business and licensing Information for businesses - including business rates, licences, supplying the council and property we're leasing or selling.
Community, safety and environment Our community and environmental services, including crime prevention, noise and other antisocial behaviour, our community partnerships and animal control.
Council and elections Everything about council and elections, including results, your representatives, decision-making processes, finances, scrutiny and data protection.
Council Tax and benefits Information about Council Tax and financial help - including benefits and hardship support.
Health and social care Advice and information about adult and children's social care, public health and support for disabled people.
Housing Advice and information for council and private tenants, homeowners and people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.
Libraries, parks and leisure Get information about libraries, parks, gyms and other leisure, sports and cultural opportunities in the borough.
Parking, streets and transport Access parking and transport services, including permits, penalty charge notices, and traffic management orders.
Planning and building Access the planning and building section to find services for applications, permissions, and policies.
Rubbish and recycling Manage your household bins, book a bulky waste collection, find your local tip or arrange commercial waste collections.
