The Shoreditch Community Association exists to promote the interests of all residents and workers in the Shoreditch community. We also have good relations with our close neighbours in Islington and Tower Hamlets who share the challenges of living and working with a night-time economy.

We are here to maintain and keep the Shoreditch Community vibrant and diverse.  We seek to promote the long term growth of Shoreditch in a responsible and sustainable manner, working to maintain Shoreditch’s unique culture.  We are local individuals, families.

We aim to assist in maintaining good relations between all members of the community; to promote all residents’ rights and the improvement of the area’s amenities, the services provided and the general environment; and to work with relevant authorities and organisations.

2023 !

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Licensing blog posts

  • Box Park Shoreditch – Planning deadline

    BOXPARK is seeking a temporary extension to use the site for two more years. Plans to build an additional floor have been previously approved by Hackney Council. The additional floor will be used for drinking and will double the capacity of the venue. This time extension would make the building of the additional floor viable.…

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  • 23 March 2023 Expedited License review: Ballie Ballerson

    Following a serious incident inside Ballie Ballerson, Curtain Road, Shoreditch on Saturday 18th March. The Police requested an expedited license review with Hackney Council. A male has had his face slashed inside the venue, causing a significant facial injury which is expected to be life-changing. Due to ongoing Police investigations, this was a closed review…

  • Viaduct (formally known as Cargo) – License review, submissions by 3rd April 2023

    Police have requested a license review of The Viaduct after a serious incident of violence which has left a young Shoreditch visitor with life changing head injuries. This is a public review and the community are invited to contribute to the process. Please ensure your submissions to the committee are received by 3rd April 2023…

Community activities

  • Hackney Licensing 2023/2028 draft policy for consultation – Closes 26 June

    Updated – 18 May 2023 This important draft of the Hackney licensing policy is open for consultation. The timetable is currently published as; ● 8th March 2023 – Draft Policy for consultation presented to the Licensing Committee. Consultation opens 15 May 2023 and closes 26 Jun 2023 ● June/July 2023 – Licensing Committee recommends draft…

  • Reporting Noise

    Being woken from your sleep is a common occurrence as a Shoreditch resident. We have all made reports and feel like we are not being heard by the authorities. To try and help Hackney Council have recently launched a new noise reporting tool. Any member of the community can make a noise complaint at any…

  • Meet your local councillors

    Name Responsible for Email Meet your councillor Steve Race Local Councillor Chair of Planning committee steve.race@hackney.gov.uk first Saturday of every month 10.30amShoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton Street N1 6LP Kam Adams Local CouncillorChief whip kam.adams@hackney.gov.uk first Saturday of every month 10.30amShoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton Street N1 6LP Anya Sizer Local CouncillorDeputy Speaker Anya.Sizer@hackney.gov.uk first Saturday of every…

  • 2018- 2023 Statement of Licensing Policy

    Shoreditch Town Centre and some surrounding streets are covered by a Social Policy area for Licensed premises which sets out different criteria for License applicants. The full policy can be found below :

  • Exploitation, gangs and knife awareness for Parents and Carers

    The Ben Kinsella Trust are inviting Parents and Carers to attend this FREE training course to understand the world of Gangs, knife crime and exploitation. Parenting children and young adults is hard, the course will help you to understand the risks young people face and how to spot signs of trouble. The FREE VIRTUAL workshop…

  • Shoreditch Town Centre Team Meeting

    Thursday 18th May 6.30pm. Britannia Leisure Centre, Pitfield St, Shoreditch, N1 5FT. Police, Local Authority Partners, Councillors and Residents will meet and discuss the issues relating to the management of Shoreditch Town Centre and its night-time economy. The meeting is open to all. The Britannia Leisure Centre has lifts to all floors. Please contact us…

Community News

  • Hackney Licensing 2023/2028 draft policy for consultation – Closes 26 June

    Updated – 18 May 2023 This important draft of the Hackney licensing policy is open for consultation. The timetable is currently published as; ● 8th March 2023 – Draft Policy for consultation presented to the Licensing Committee. Consultation opens 15 May 2023 and closes 26 Jun 2023 ● June/July 2023 – Licensing Committee recommends draft…

  • Reporting Noise

    Being woken from your sleep is a common occurrence as a Shoreditch resident. We have all made reports and feel like we are not being heard by the authorities. To try and help Hackney Council have recently launched a new noise reporting tool. Any member of the community can make a noise complaint at any…

  • Meet your local councillors

    Name Responsible for Email Meet your councillor Steve Race Local Councillor Chair of Planning committee steve.race@hackney.gov.uk first Saturday of every month 10.30amShoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton Street N1 6LP Kam Adams Local CouncillorChief whip kam.adams@hackney.gov.uk first Saturday of every month 10.30amShoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton Street N1 6LP Anya Sizer Local CouncillorDeputy Speaker Anya.Sizer@hackney.gov.uk first Saturday of every…

  • 2018- 2023 Statement of Licensing Policy

    Shoreditch Town Centre and some surrounding streets are covered by a Social Policy area for Licensed premises which sets out different criteria for License applicants. The full policy can be found below :

  • Exploitation, gangs and knife awareness for Parents and Carers

    The Ben Kinsella Trust are inviting Parents and Carers to attend this FREE training course to understand the world of Gangs, knife crime and exploitation. Parenting children and young adults is hard, the course will help you to understand the risks young people face and how to spot signs of trouble. The FREE VIRTUAL workshop…

  • Shoreditch Town Centre Team Meeting

    Thursday 18th May 6.30pm. Britannia Leisure Centre, Pitfield St, Shoreditch, N1 5FT. Police, Local Authority Partners, Councillors and Residents will meet and discuss the issues relating to the management of Shoreditch Town Centre and its night-time economy. The meeting is open to all. The Britannia Leisure Centre has lifts to all floors. Please contact us…