Hackney Central
Hackney Central is one of the borough’s main town centres. It’s an important transport hub and a destination for culture and nightlife. It’s also home to some of the borough’s major landmarks.
We’re proposing many changes to Hackney Central shaped by the views of thousands of local people. The changes will mean cleaner air, less traffic, and better facilities for the community.
Hackney Central is changing
We’ve received over £19 million from the UK government to support our growing town centre and make sure that everyone benefits from new development.
This funding will help us:
- improve the town centre
- create better public spaces
- provide new facilities for residents
- support local businesses to grow
- make the town centre greener
We based these priorities on what local people told us through:
- Hackney Central Conversation
- Moving around Hackney Central consultation
- Hackney Central town centre strategy (2021)
What’s changing
The changes are built on 4 priorities:
- A greener Hackney Central
- A creative Hackney Central
- A growing Hackney Central
- A thriving Hackney Central
Find out more about how Hackney Central is changing.
Hackney Central Town Centre Strategy
The Hackney Central Town Centre Strategy sets out a new vision for a growing town centre, informed by the views of thousands of local people. It includes five missions for us, our partners and the community to achieve this vision:
- champion our character – broaden cultural and heritage activities to make them more representative and celebratory of Hackney Central’s diverse local histories, activism and identities
- wellbeing for all – support the spaces, services and local networks that enable Hackney Central’s communities to feel healthy, safe and cared for
- a fair economy – ensure the economy works for local people – supporting ideas, businesses and people to access secure and fulfilling jobs
- green and resilient – put in place measures to fight against the effects of climate change, move towards zero carbon, improve biodiversity and reduce waste
- developing well – ensure residents can engage in and influence the future of their area
Read the full Hackney Central strategy (PDF 5.4mb)
UK government investment
In 2023, we secured more than £19m in investment from the UK government (which used to be called the Levelling Up Fund) to support the ambitions of the Hackney Central Town Centre Strategy.