Cassland Road Gardens will be renamed by local residents as one of the first actions from Hackney Council’s review into the naming of local landmarks, buildings and public spaces.
The review is being led by a community steering group – made up of local cultural historians, community leaders, young people and other residents – established when the Mayor of Hackney launched the review, to ensure the borough’s parks and public spaces reflect the borough’s diverse communities.
The Steering Group are set to share further recommendations next month.
Renaming nearby roads, also named after Sir John Cass, is not part of this initial recommendation, but residents living in these roads will be invited to share their thoughts about the renaming of the gardens, as well as taking part in the wider review.
