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Cllr Carole Williams, Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities, introduces the new Black History 365 programme to commemorate Black excellence and shine a spotlight on issues affecting the Black community 365 days a year:"Last week we celebrated the launch of Black History 365 at Hackney Museum.Hackney Council recognises that Black history is an integral part of our collective heritage and cannot be confined to a single month of the year. Since 2019 we have extended Black History Month to a season expanding into November or December, turning it into an entire season during which we can place focus on both the historical and contemporary contributions made by the Black communities in Hackney.And this year’s Black History Season 2024 programme officially saw the launch of Hackney Black History 365, an annual year-round celebration and exploration of Black history and culture. While the work we do already acknowledges Black history and culture 365 days a year in Hackney, Black History 365 will ensure events, educational resources and services are more easily accessible and highlighted via our digital and print channels on Love Hackney. Kicking off Hackney Black History 365 lays the foundations to correct historical inaccuracies, tell untold stories, and celebrate excellence. By commemorating Black History and culture all year round we hope to provide an even bigger platform for educators and community leaders to make meaningful and empowering contributions about Black achievements in the borough and beyond.Hackney Black History 365’s mission statement is a simple one: “To highlight Hackney’s Black past, present and future all year, every year. It will complement Hackney’s Black History Season with an always-on approach of honouring Black life in Hackney in the past, present and future tense.”Current Council-led activities that meet the mission statement will be placed on the Black History 365 calendar, including: Windrush Generation festival, Carnival, Pride365, Hackney’s Diverse Curriculum and the excellent curation of exhibitions and events across Hackney’s Libraries, Museum and Archives. Black History 365’s extended programme of events and activities will be better highlighted so that even more members of our community are able to contribute. The programme is open to all departments in the Council to contribute to, and I am very excited to see what they bring to it over the coming months and years. As a Council, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, across the borough. The launch of Black History 365 will go further towards celebrating the vital contributions that Black people bring to Hackney. It is an opportunity to realise positive change and amplify Black voices in our community, enabling us to share, enjoy and learn from a history that enriches us all.The new Hackney Black History 365 page can be found on the Love Hackney website and events on the Love Hackney instagram will be tagged #BHS365."

Hackney will pay tribute to all the servicemen, women and civilians who lost their lives in the two World Wars and later conflicts, at the borough’s Remembrance Sunday parade and church service on Sunday 10 November.A parade led by Hackney’s Deputy Lieutenant Stephen Howlett DL CBE, consisting of civic dignitaries, including MP Meg Hillier, Mayor of Hackney Caroline Woodley and the Speaker of Hackney, as well as ex-servicemen and women, members of the 3 Military Intelligence Battalion, other reserve forces, cadets and youth organisations, will march from Hackney Town Hall to St John at Hackney Church at 9.30am for the service beginning at 10am. A collection will be taken at the church entrance for the Speaker of Hackney’s chosen local charities, Rising Tide, an arts charity who focus on creating meaningful employment pathways into creative industries for young people, and Hackney Migrant Centre, who deliver a free advice and support service for vulnerable migrants.After the Service of Remembrance there will be a wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph from 10.40. Prayers will be followed by the playing of The Last Post and a two minute silence recalling the tragedy of war and commemorating the end of former conflicts. Faith leaders from across the borough will deliver readings invoking prayers for peace and tolerance, before the parade reassembles and returns to Town Hall for the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial in Town Hall Square by the Speaker and Deputy Lieutenant.Remembrance Sunday precedes Remembrance Day, observed on November 11, which marks the anniversary of the First World War’s official armistice, taking place on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.Information on road closuresTo facilitate the safe movement of the parade there will be ​a number of short rolling road closures in place at key junctions ​leading into ​Mare Street (including the junctions from Reading Lane, Wilton Way, Morning Lane, Graham Road, ​Amhurst Road to Bohemia Place) and on Lower Clapton Road ​(​including the junctions of Clarence Road, Dalston Lane/Narrow Way and Saint Church). Drivers are advised to expect short delays of up to 15 minutes ​​in these areas between 09:30 - 09:45 and again around 11:15 - 11:30. In addition, Reading Lane will remain closed from 08:30 - 12:30.

Twenty seven Hackney Council buildings are set to have their emissions and heating bills slashed over the next two years as new environmentally friendly heat pumps are installed. The projects were made possible after two successful bids to the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund, and will see new heat pumps installed at London Fields Lido, Homerton Library, Stoke Newington Town Hall and Library, Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Town Hall and many more locations. Heat pumps provide heating by capturing heat from the air or ground, and converting this into energy that can heat water.It’s thought the new energy efficiency measures will save 3,300 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent each year, while reducing energy bills for the Council, libraries and schools as they face increasing financial pressures. The news was presented as part of an update to all councillors last month on progress the Council has made as part of its Climate Action Plan. This included updates on progress made against the plan’s five key themes: buildings, adaptation, transport, consumption, and environmental quality. Highlights include: Half of all schools managed by the Council have now had lighting upgrades, cutting electricity usageUp to 50 new electric vehicle charging points installed each monthThe Council being close to installing a further 1MWp capacity from solar panels on its buildingsAn additional 1,200 safe storage spaces for bikes in 202 cycle hangars installed over the past year, as part of the biggest programme in the capitalHousehold waste down 2kg per person each year, and combined waste and recycling down 4.7kg per person11 new rain gardens Read the climate update presented at Full Council.

What’s happening during National Hate Crime Awareness WeekDuring this year's Hate Crime Awareness Week (12-19 October), Hackney Council is holding a community meeting aimed at bringing together professionals and community members to explore responses to hate crime, including the role of the criminal justice system and voluntary agencies. This meeting will also involve the Council’s Community Hate Crime Champions, who have been working to support people affected by hate crime in Hackney.The community meeting will take place on Monday 14 October, 6-7.30pm, in Hackney Town Hall, North Atrium. For more information and to register your place, view the poster.In addition, the Council will be holding a number of anti-hate crime pop-up stalls throughout the borough to provide advice and support:Monday 14 October, 12-2pm, Homerton Hospital, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SRTuesday 15 October, 1-3pm, Gillett Square, Bradbury Street, London, N16 8JNWednesday 16 October, 1-3pm, Hoxton Street Market, Hoxton Street, N1 6QQ, Located in Shoreditch, off Old Street Thursday 17 October, 1-3pm, Marks & Spencer, The Narrow Way, Mare Street, E8 1JBFriday 18 October, 12-2pm Sainsbury’s Superstore, 1 Amhurst Park, N16 5LWHow to report hate crimeIf you have been a victim of hate crime - don’t suffer in silence. Hate crime can be reported to the police by calling 999 in an emergency, and 101 in other situations. You can also report hate incidents or crimes to Stop Hate UK on 0800 138 1625 or by going online: www.stophateuk.org