Consultation
Taken on board
Earlier this year the Council asked residents and businesses in the area around Rectory Road, Stoke Newington, about proposals to introduce parking controls.
The majority of those who responded did not want to see Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ) E or E extension made any bigger.
The Council listened to residents and decided not to go ahead with the extension.
It will continue to monitor parking issues in the area and undertake further surveys as part of a planned review of (CPZ) E in 2010.
Better for bikes
Moves are afoot to make cycling safer and easier along Whiston Road and Andrews Road in Haggerston.
The Council and Transport for London would like residents views on proposals that would see improvements along designated cycle routes, called the London Cycle Network Plus (LCN+). Funding for works in 2008/2009 has already been secured.
The main aims of the improvements are to:
- Create an attractive and safe cycle route
- Create an environment which benefits pedestrians and cyclists, potentially reducing conflict between the two
- Make footways and crossing points accessible to people with mobility difficulties
- Promote sustainable forms of travel such as walking and cycling.
You can have your say by completing a questionnaire at: www.consultationfinder.com/hackney. The deadline is 24 November.
Young at risk
Do you know young people who are showing early signs of drifting into crime or anti-social behaviour?
Would you like to know what warning signs to be aware of?
Come and join a discussion at the Hackney Community Engagement Board meeting.
You will be able to hear what young people have to say, and find out what can be done to spot those at risk, and intervene early to stop them sliding into trouble.
Representatives from Hackney Police, the Council and other organisations will be on hand to answer questions.
All are welcome and light refreshments will be provided. The meeting takes place at: City Edge (Morley Hall), 125-7 Mare Street, E8, on November 19 at 6.15pm.
For more info or to register interest in attending, email: susan.clarkson@hackney.gov.uk.
New ideas for old favourite
Thanks to everyone who participated in our survey of what improvements users of Springfield Park and Spring Hill wanted to see the Council introduce.
In July and August, over 900 people gave us their opinions on the White House and Glasshouse, as well as play and sports facilities in the area.
The most popular requests were:
- A new children’s playarea
- More public toilets
- Kosher food in the White House Cafe
- A new nature and wildlife area
If you want to find out more, a summary of the results can be found at: www.consultationfinder.com/hackney.
This user survey was just one part of a wider consultation. We will continue to work with community groups, clubs and park users to ensure we can make changes that everyone is satisfied with.
To be kept up to date with changes in the park call Steve Lemon on: 020 8356 5163; or email: steve.lemon@hackney.gov.uk.
Eyes on what?
Residents who took part in a major Council survey have said that crime, regeneration, and keeping Hackney clean are their top priorities.
Nearly 200 people were consulted in January through Hackney Today and the Council’s website about what issues they wanted to see reviewed by the Council’s scrutiny commissions. Of these, 56 per cent of residents said priorities should include crime and ways of preventing it; 37 per cent said affordable housing; and 34 per cent said keeping Hackney clean.
Other priorities included activities for teenagers (29 per cent); education services (26 per cent); the local economy and shopping facilities (18 per cent); local health service (16 per cent); and cultural facilities (8 per cent). As a result of residents’ feedback, the scrutiny commissions’ responsibilities were reevaluated.
The Regeneration and Social Inclusion scrutiny commission will change its name to Community Safety and Social Inclusion and focus on crime and disorder.
The Living in Hackney scrutiny commission will conduct a review this month of how the Council and its partners provide affordable housing.
For more info or to attend a scrutiny commission meeting, visit: the Scrutiny pages or call: 020 8356 3341.
About Consultation in Hackney
The Council carries out up to 100 consultations each year. These cover different issues, from putting in a zebra crossing or controlled parking zone to writing a 10-year plan to improve opportunities for children and young people in the borough to a strategy for improving Hackney’s markets.
We have different ways of finding out your views and want to make it easy for you to tell us what you think. We might send you a questionnaire, write a feature in the Council’s newspaper Hackney Today, invite you along to an exhibition or hear from you at a public meeting. You might even see us at your local shopping centre or at an event in a park near you.
Search our online database of consultations to look for and respond to consultations by subject that you are interested in, the area you live in and register to receive regular updates.
Page updated: 18 Nov 2008