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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 … Continue reading Hackney Licensing 2023/2028 draft policy for consultation – Closes 26 June

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Meet your local councillors

NameResponsible forEmailMeet your councillorSteve RaceLocal Councillor Chair of Planning committeesteve.race@hackney.gov.ukfirst Saturday of every month 10.30amShoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton Street N1 6LPKam AdamsLocal CouncillorChief whipkam.adams@hackney.gov.ukfirst Saturday of every month 10.30amShoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton Street N1 6LPAnya SizerLocal CouncillorDeputy SpeakerAnya.Sizer@hackney.gov.ukfirst Saturday of every month 10.30amShoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton Street N1 6LP Your local elected councillors hold regular surgeries … Continue reading Meet your local councillors

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 … Continue reading Exploitation, gangs and knife awareness for Parents and Carers

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 … Continue reading Shoreditch Town Centre Team Meeting

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. … Continue reading Box Park Shoreditch – Planning deadline

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 … Continue reading 23 March 2023 Expedited License review: Ballie Ballerson

6th April 12.00-13.00 bystander training

Hackney Council have launched a virtual training program of bystander training for all members of the community to help everyone spot and assist a victim of abuse. About the Training course : When we intervene in abusive gender-based behaviour, we signal to the perpetrator that their behaviour is unacceptable. If such messages are constantly reinforced … Continue reading 6th April 12.00-13.00 bystander training

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

12 Jan 2023 expedited review Queen of Hoxton. Results

Due to two incidents of violence at the Queen of Hoxton on 18th Dec and again on 7th Jan 2023. An expedited license review was requested by the Police. Full revocation of the licenses were requested by the Police. The notes from the hearing and the follow up decisions made by the licensing committee can … Continue reading 12 Jan 2023 expedited review Queen of Hoxton. Results