Local Issues
Here you will find information about:
Crime:
Please call 999 if you witness a crime taking place; otherwise ring Safer Neighbourhood, Haggerston Ward on 020 7161 9026. The police team able to deal with reporting crime are Sergeant Jeremy Hinde, PC Michael Ray and PC Andrew Hills.
Noise:
If you are frequently disturbed by noise, Hackney Council has a dedicated Noise Reporting Service. Either call them on 020 8356 4455 (diverted to a mobile between 8pm-9am) or email info@hackney.gov.uk and someone will log your call/email, and give it a reference number. As well as dealing with individual noise complaints, calls are registered and can help to build a case against persistently noisy premises.
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.
Street Cleaning
Call 020 8356 6686 or email info@hackney.gov.uk if you want to discuss a street cleaning issue. The Hackney Council cleaning schedule for both Hackney and Kingsland Roads is for 7 days/week, 3 times a day.
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 by email 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.
