Stokey Updates

St Mary’s CoE Primary School on Stoke Newington Church Street closed due to falling pupil numbers. Hackney Council says similar sites may be repurposed for community use, including SEND education and housing support. news.hackney.gov.uk/news/repurposi…

Another speeding traffic accident! from what we heard, involving a car with a cyclist, sadly critical in hospital. Horrific. As a resident and cyclist on Rectory Rd I have had so many near collisions, like others too. We need a safer road @willnorman @Semakaleng @SarahWoodberryD

Information about the ongoing renovation of the public library on Stoke Newington Church Street is displayed on an information board at the site.

‘Letting Agreed’ sign on 44 Stoke Newington Church Street, which recently closed. Hopefully it will reopen soon.

Help shape plans for Dalston Liveable Neighbourhood - Hackney Council - Citizen Space consultation.hackney.gov.uk/streetscene/da… I'm calling on residents/ businesses in Stoke Newington to provide feedback on this consultation. It will impact the ward around Farleigh Road, Foulden Road, Amhurst…

Hackney Council is seeking public input on a funding bid for Abney Park and Chapel. Survey closes Sunday 3 August 2025. Focus areas include biodiversity, inclusion, heritage and sustainability. docs.google.com/forms/d/1HO8Fu…

CPUG (@Clissoldpeople) Quiz Night returns to Clissold House on Thursday 11 September at 7pm. £120 per team of 6, includes quiz, Ploughman’s dinner and a drink. Booking via [email protected]. Funds go towards a defibrillator for the park.

Earlybird Cards in Stoke Newington Church Street has been named London’s Best Independent Greetings Card Retailer at the 2024 Reta Awards. It is the shop’s second win, following a previous award in 2021. seeyouinstokey.com/post/stokey-ca…

Free cycle servicing and bike and phone marking with Dr Bike and the Metropolitan Police at Clissold Park on Tuesday 29 July, 3.30pm to 7.30pm. Location: hard standing near the playground.

New scaffolding on the Church Street library hopefully mean the refurbishment work has started. The timeline for the start of the work was June 2025 from the start. The library was cleared and closed in March 2024. hackneycitizen.co.uk/2025/05/02/sto…

The refurbishment of the Clissold Park play area next year cannot come soon enough.

Shakspeare Walk Adventure Playground (SWAPA) is seeking 100 people to donate £10/month to help cover core costs and keep the space free. Donations support staffing and strengthen future grant bids. More info: justgiving.com/shakespearewal…

Funday on Stoke Newington Common takes place Sunday 20 July from 1–5.30pm. Free activities include live music, Zumba, football, circus skills, face painting, crafting and more.

N16 Book Club meets on Thursday 11 September at 8pm at the Rose and Crown, Church Street, to discuss The Drop by Mick Herron. Details: facebook.com/events/1476600…

Zia Lucia, at 61 Stoke Newington Church Street, is closing after three years.

We have a stall at this Sustainable Hackney event this Sunday, 20 July. Come visit us and the other stalls at St Paul's Church, Stoke Newington Road. 2-5pm.

I’ve heard that one of the vacant shops in Church Street may reopen as a type of business that will be new to the street and, I believe, popular. Watch this space.

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… Stoke Newington school dating back to 1500s to close - BBC News

Bonsoir House in Victorian Grove off Stoke Newington High Street, which was advertised two years ago as 'office to let', is now for sale. Offers in the region of £6,750,000 for 16,000 sq ft. rightmove.co.uk/properties/153…

BBC One’s ‘Sort Your Life Out’ is seeking families or shared households in Stoke Newington for a new series. Applications open now: optomen.com/Sort-Your-Life…