Coronavirus
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Elected representatives
Hackney has 21 wards, 15 wards represented by three councillors and six wards represented by two councillors. Council elections take place every four years.
Hackney has a directly elected Mayor. The Mayor selects some of the councillors to be part of his cabinet. Together, they decide what policies should be put before full council for a vote.
Political composition – Labour controlled
- Lab 52 seats + 1 directly elected mayor
- Con 5 seats
Your councillors
Find out who represents you and how to contact them. You can also find details of ward surgeries, ward forums and committees.
- view councillors alphabetically, by party or ward
- map search using find my nearest
- view members’ expenses
Code of conduct
Meetings, agendas and minutes
Deputations
MP, GLA and MEPs
Visit MPs, GLA and MEPs for information and contact details for your local Member of Parliament (MP), Greater London Authority Member (GLA) and Member of the European Parliament (MEP).
Please note that although we have the contact details for these representatives, the Council does not undertake any work on behalf of local MPs, MEPs or GLA members.