Hackney Council Announces the Good Evening Hackney Plan

Hackney Council has launched a new nighttime strategy aimed at enhancing safety, supporting venues, and ensuring the borough remains one of London’s leading after-dark destinations.

The Good Evening Hackney plan outlines how the Council and its partners will promote the borough’s thriving night-time economy. Key priorities include public safety, inclusive access to culture, and supporting venues in adapting to changing leisure habits.

One of the core elements is a renewed focus on nighttime safety. Welfare pop-ups run by the Council’s enforcement team are already active in Shoreditch, offering free water, phone charging, and safety equipment to eventgoers. A new initiative will also enable people to have their phones tagged with unique QR codes, making stolen devices easier to trace.

A new ‘Hackney Nights‘ map is being developed to help residents and visitors move around the borough confidently after dark. It will highlight public toilets, safe routes, night transport, and accredited venues. Venues that sign up for accreditation will have access to staff training on key issues like preventing drink spiking, as well as noise reduction guidance to help them avoid complaints and potential closures.