The Hackney Society

The Hackney Society:

promotes high standards of planning and architecture in Hackney
gives a voice to local people in the future development of Hackney
educates and fosters public interest in the history, architecture and character of the Borough
organises free public events including talks, guided walks, exhibitions and site visits
produces publications which celebrate Hackney's social, cultural and architectural history
works to build links between residents, officials and councillors
supports conservation work and comments on planning applications in the borough
provides advice, training and technical support to local groups to help them improve their neighbourhoods
works with residents and groups to develop community history and cultural heritage projects
comments on planning applications in the borough to improve the quality of design
supports the six Conservation Areas Advisory Committees made up of local people
produces a quarterly newsletter, Spaces, to highlight the society's work and important current issues
campaigned on issues including affordable homes and sustainability