Labour Elections for London Borough of Hackney Council were held on Thursday 6 May 2010.

The Conservatives remain the largest opposition party with four seats (down from nine in 2006).

The election attracted national attention when, along with some other constituencies in the country, up to 270 people failed to be issued with ballot papers by the deadline of 10pm.

This meant that they could not vote, and residents were angry when turned away from polling stations.

The Council apologised unreservedly, blaming the high turnout for the problem.