Hackney Reduces Affordable Housing Cuts in New Development Projects

Hackney has won a scaling back of plans that would have let developers reduce affordable homes in new projects across the borough. The change follows direct talks with the Mayor of London and was reported on 17 July 2026.

The adjustment matters now because it arrives at a time when multiple housing schemes are already under way or paused in the area. Residents have watched construction timelines shift on several sites, and any further drop in affordable units would have added pressure on waiting lists.

Details on the housing adjustment

Council reports show the original proposal would have applied across Hackney schemes. After local intervention the cuts were narrowed, preserving a higher share of affordable homes than first outlined. The news site at hackney.gov.uk lists the outcome under the housing section and credits Mayor Zoë Garbett with leading the push.

Separate updates this month include a pause on the Britannia project after the main contractor entered administration. That site had been expected to deliver new homes, and work has stopped while administrators review the position.

Broader council activity this week

Alongside housing, the borough recorded that 34 parks and green spaces earned top national ratings, the highest number yet for Hackney. The same week Young Hackney released its Summer Activities Guide listing free and low-cost options for children and young people up to age 19, or 25 with SEND.

Two further children's homes are also moving forward through a partnership with Action for Children, aimed at keeping local children in care closer to their networks. These steps sit alongside ongoing drone surveys of council blocks to speed repairs without full scaffolding.

People looking for summer options can find the guide on the Young Hackney pages. Updates on housing sites and park ratings appear on the council news site at hackney.gov.uk/news.