Local Issues
Noise:
Call 020 8356 4455 if you are frequently disturbed by noise, as all complaints are recorded and can help to build a case against persistently noisy premises.
Street Cleaning:
Call 020 8356 6688 if you want to discuss a street cleaning issue.
Crime:
Please call 999 if you witness a crime taking place, otherwise ring Safer Neighbourhood Haggerston Ward on 0207 161 9026.
Planning and Licensing:
Licensing Applications must be visible in the windows of licensed premises, blue A4 or A3 size. Licensing Applications can be viewed in Hackney Today or the Hackney Gazette, and on the Hackney Council website, which can be viewed online.
Planning Applications must be publicly displayed, white A4, usually wrapped around a nearby lamppost or similar. Planning and Applications are also listed in Hackney Today or the Hackney Gazette, and on the Hackney Council website which can be viewed online.
Other contact details:
Jonathan McShane is one of the three local councillors for our area, Haggerston Ward, and is keen to see improvements to the area. He is very aware of the problems that affect local residents and businesses. Do contact him to report any issues, however minor. He also has a blog with useful information and contact numbers.
Meg Hillier is the local MP for Hackney South and Shoreditch. Click here to view her website.
South Shoreditch Community Association (SSCA): The SSCA is chaired by Anissa Helou and has approximately 200 members from all parts of Shoreditch. Please do contact Anissa to join. Membership is free and it acts as a network to keep everyone up to date with local news. SSCA needs more people to join to help raise the profile of residents, businesses and live/work units in the area.


