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Bringing local communities together for a Big Lunch
20th March 2025
Residents across the borough are once again being given the chance to bring their neighbours together as part of the national Big Lunch initiative.The Housing Services’ Resident Participation Team are offering those living in Hackney Council homes the chance to apply for grants to celebrate the initiative aimed at bringing local communities together to share friendship, food and fun.This year the Big Lunch is being held over the weekend of Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June. In previous years groups have organised events including face painting and international dishes that residents have produced and provided on the day. People can apply for up to £750 to hold an inclusive and accessible event which benefits all local residents. Applications for funding need to be made by Wednesday 30 April. They must be made from a home managed by Hackney Council. Groups also need to have appropriate safeguarding procedures in place and carry out a risk assessment for the event or activity.Applications for street closures to support events should be made at least four weeks before the planned event. There is usually no problem in obtaining permission to close quiet residential streets, but the Council is likely to refuse permission to close major routes (classed A and B roads), bus routes, or one-way streets where it thinks doing so will cause too much disruption to surrounding traffic or impede emergency vehicles.The Resident Participation Team can also provide support to anyone looking to host an event to mark VE Day on Thursday 8 May. While there are no grants specifically available for these events the team can advise people living in Hackney Council homes looking to host one.For more information and to apply for a street party and arrange a street closure see https://hackney.gov.uk/street-partyInformation on how to apply and the range of other funding available through the Council to help communities come together can be found at https://hackney.gov.uk/housing-funding-streamsThe Council’s Housing Services Resident Participation Team can support groups in the planning of activities and identifying suppliers for their Big Lunch events. They can be contacted on 020 8356 7845 or by emailing get.involved@hackney.gov.ukYou can request a Big Lunch pack from https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/the-big-lunchArranging Street Parties and applying for road closuresThere are a few criteria that street parties need to follow including thatfewer than 200 guests invited;all guests must be associated with the immediate area;no alcohol will be on sale (it is okay to serve alcohol free of charge);no formal entertainment (entertainment such as music from a stereo is okay as long as you do not disturb others in the community);no tickets are sold for the event;no food or other merchandise will be on sale (but it is fine to bring food to share with your neighbours);no temporary structures (e.g. stages or marquees) are set up.
Look Up Look Out campaign urges residents to beware of phone thieves on mopeds and bikes
20th March 2025
Hackney Council and the police are warning residents to be on alert for phone thieves on mopeds and bicycles. Last week, community safety officers joined TfL, the Met Police, and British Transport Police outside Manor House station for the London-wide "Look Up, Look Out" campaign, engaging with the public on how to stay safe when using their phones in public spaces. Residents are warned to be particularly careful at bus stops, near train stations, outside pubs and clubs, and when wearing headphones.To help keep yourself safe from thieves on bikes and mopeds, the Metropolitan Police offers this advice:Always be aware of your surroundings.Go hands-free to make a call.Be discreet when using your phone out and about, or put it out of sight.Try not to text or use apps while walking along, you’ll be less aware of what’s going on around you.Be extra careful at bus stops, train stations and at curbsides.If you have to use your phone, stand away from the roadside, close to a building or wall.Try using your phone in the hand closest to the wall so it’s harder to take out of your hand. The Council’s 24-hour CCTV team works with the police to deter theft committed by people on bikes and mopeds, resulting in a number of arrests. Council wardens are also offering safety advice to people when out and about.Get more tips on keeping yourself protected from crime at hackney.gov.uk/crime-and-safety