Hackney Nights is Hackney Council’s dedicated initiative to support a vibrant, safe, and welcoming night-time economy.
Support local venues
We help bars, clubs, pubs, and late-night businesses create safer, more inclusive spaces. Through training, grants, and partnership working, we ensure venues have the tools they need to thrive responsibly.
Promote Wellbeing & Safe Experiences
From welfare navigators to venue staff training, we champion approaches that prioritise care, respect, and awareness, so everyone feels comfortable and supported while out at night.
Work With the Community
We collaborate with residents, workers, and local organisations to ensure nightlife and wellbeing go hand-in-hand. Hackney’s cultural scene is unique, and we’re here to protect and uplift it.
How we help
Hackney Nights is built on the belief that a great night out is a safe night out. Here’s how we help make that happen:
Welfare & Support Services
Specially trained staff and partner organisations are available in key nightlife areas to offer help if you feel unwell, lost, overwhelmed, or unsafe.
Safer Venues
We support venues to adopt best-practice safeguarding measures from trained security teams to safer service policies, anti-harassment approaches, and clear routes for reporting concerns.
Safe Travel & Late-Night Routes
We work with transport and local partners to promote secure ways to travel home, including well-lit areas, night buses, and guidance on getting home safely.
Inclusive Nightlife
Hackney Nights champions spaces that are welcoming to everyone. Respect, diversity, and accessibility are key principles of our approach to night-time safety.
Community Safety Partnerships
By working alongside the police, health services, and local charities, we create joined-up support so people can enjoy Hackney’s nightlife with confidence.
#DontCrossTheLine
A partnership campaign tackling misogyny, sexual harassment and unwanted sexual behaviour, encouraging everyone to take responsibility for creating safer, more respectful nights out.
Our initiatives
