About us

The Hackney Citizen is the borough’s independent newspaper. We’re here to hold power to account and to advocate for the people and communities of Hackney — reporting on how the borough is run and who its decisions affect, and giving a platform to the residents, campaigns and local concerns that shape what kind of place Hackney is. From planning and licensing battles to the community voices too often left out, we cover what matters here, for every resident, free.

Independent, and on the side of Hackney

We are independently owned and editorially independent. No political party, council or outside interest decides what we cover or what we say — our journalism answers to our readers and to the public interest, and nothing else. That independence is what lets us scrutinise those in power and stand up for the communities they serve.