• Support the “Cumulative Impact Zones” 2024-27

    Some parts of the Borough of Hackney had cumulative impact zones. Shoreditch was one of those areas. The Cumulative Impact zones are a useful additional tool to further shape licensed activities in parts of the borough. Particularly those areas that already have an existing high density of licensed premises. Hackney Council have commissioned a report…

  • Could there be a Night Market in historic Hoxton Square?

    Hackney Council have revealed their Markets strategy for 2023-2028 Hoxton and Shoreditch Ward already contains 3 council operated markets Along with 2 privately operated late-night Street food markets. This proposal would put a further market into Historic Hoxton Square less than 50 yards from an established market in Hoxton Street. It should be noted that…

  • 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…