• Hackney has a uniquely rich and diverse cultural heritage
• There are over 1,250 special historic (or listed) buildings in the borough and 20 conservation areas
• Hackney has over 50 important listed buildings in need of urgent repairs
• Hackney is one of the most deprived authorities in England, yet property prices have risen dramatically in the last three years
• Development pressures in Hackney are rising at an unprecedented rate