East London borough, including Shoreditch media industries and an orthodox Jewish enclave in Stamford Hill. Jules Pipe put the council back in order after a catastrophic split in 1996, as leader and then Mayor. Since 2023 the Mayor has been Caroline Woodley.
Labour held the Mayoralty in a byelection on 9 November. Cazenove has a vacant seat (held by Labour).
Next local elections
2026
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
London
Address
Mare Street, London E8 1EA
Phone
020 8356 5000
Website
http://www.hackney.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£1773.29