Mayor says Hackney ‘rising to challenge’ amid ‘perilous’ strain on local authorities
Report from Parliament warns there are signs that quality of local authorities’ services are in decline
Read More‘Release the passenger’: Fury at council as more residents stuck in lifts
De Beauvoir estate dwellers say council needs ‘permanent solution’
Read MoreTown Hall risked contempt of court in legal disrepair case, says judge
Council apologises for missing deadline that saw it refused an extension to carry out maintenance works
Read MoreDan Guthrie: Empty Alcove/Rotting Figure, Chisenhale Gallery, exhibition review: ‘Fantasy of erasure’
Guthrie’s videos of places with racist objects artificially removed leave us with ‘hope that we might get there one day’
Read MoreLocal politicians pay tribute to late Pedro Club founder James Cook MBE
The community ‘legend’ passed away earlier this month following a bladder cancer diagnosis
Read MoreHackney headteacher given heartwarming surprise award by Ghanaian counterpart
Daubeney Primary’s Gregory Logan recognised for his support of Deacons Academy in Accra
Read MorePolice launch murder probe after stabbing and gas explosion in Stoke Newington
Victim named as 46-year-old Annabel Rook, with man, 44, arrested following ‘domestic-related incident’
Read MoreHackney an ‘outlier’ on housing failures, says watchdog
Social housing ombudsman tells Town Hall to strengthen the basics as mayor promises to ‘turns things around’
Read MoreTen Blue Badges for each disabled parking bay in Hackney, data reveals
UK-wide research by finds 3.2 million permit holders across the nation but only 63,000 ‘accessible’ bays
Read MoreLocal artist who ‘celebrates Hackney life’ set for Springfield House show
Cath Pater-Lancucki’s paintings will be on display from next week until September
Read MoreCitizens Advice asks council tenants about heating issues following Hackney estate failures
Service launching new district heating advice service following persistent heating and hot water outages
Read More‘Held hostage’: Residents slam ‘dangerous’ lift failures at council block
Rozel Court dwellers say lifts have been ‘constant problem’ in last decade and lambast services fees as ‘money down the drain’
Read MoreHackney Bath House facing closure amid rent dispute
Town Hall orders Civic Estate to surrender lease over community spaces due to rent arrears – but management calls for ‘full transparency’
Read MorePlans for Kingsland tower blocks ignite affordable housing concerns
Criterion Capital lodges application to demolish Matalan store and build 254 flats at rear of Dalston bazaar
Read MorePro-Palestine activist highlights plight of Palestinians following ‘terrifying’ West Bank arrest
Susanne Björk urges residents to support Palestinians following her deportation ordeal
Read MoreNew Era residents to be rehoused this summer as landlord picks developer
Hill Group to rebuild 1930s redbrick estate over a decade after public campaign against rent hikes
Read MoreBSix teachers to strike as sixth-form college mulls A-level cuts
Educators to stage 16-day walkout as local politicians decry New City College’s ‘money-making agenda’
Read MoreArtist collective buys ‘creative quarter’ studios from council for £1.1m
Council sells to V22 following fears that disposal would lead to ‘private sector carve-up’ and pose risks to Curve Garden
Read MoreClapton Art Market returns for second year to ‘champion neighbourhood’s creativity’
The Round Chapel’s Old School Rooms will host the event next Thursday, with funds being raised for community projects
Read More‘Hugely beneficial’: Stoke Newington volunteers launch £10k crowdfunder to create lively community garden
The team taking care of a little haven behind Bethune Road want to turn it into a food-growing and event space
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