Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter, Author at Hackney Citizen

Mayor and health chief welcome early proposals that could result in extra healthcare capacity in Stoke Newington and Lower Clapton

Campaigners question wisdom of forging ahead during pandemic, but mayor says criticisms have been ‘shown to be alarmist and misplaced’

Group speaks of ‘shock’ at hearing the news after expecting ‘another horrific legal threat’

Deputy public health director warns borough ‘not out of the woods’ with ‘worrying signs’ of rise in cases among over-60s

Cllr Ben Hayhurst questions why what used to be a ‘Rolls Royce’ of a service is now the subject of reports of misdiagnoses and other failings

At least 11 per cent of deaths in Hackney involving Covid, up to September, were care home residents

Save Our NHS warns of bed reductions, while Barts Trust expects fewer to be necessary with improvements to outside-of-hospital care

Architect defends design of one plot that opposition campaigners have nicknamed ‘Godzilla’

Campaigners join in condemnation of Royal Mail, with E5 residents now faced with trip to Leyton

The co-chair of Hackney’s Young Futures Commission on the largest consultation ever conducted with local youngsters, and why he is hopeful it will result in lasting change

Nearly 20,000 people joined the system between January and September this year

Conservative Cllr Simche Steinberger labels the leaflet, which has since been withdrawn, a ‘disgrace’

Council, health organisations and residents draw up 113 pledges to improve the lives of autistic residents

Moves underway to earmark locations for mass testing sites that the NHS hopes will see 5,000 people a day

carton boxes and suitcases placed on bed in empty light room

Would-be seller speaks out as land searches remain out of action, while local estate agent says ‘hundreds of sales’ could be on hold

Hackney Society chair says it is ‘tragic shame that, six years on, we again face the moment of determination with at least one borough seriously unhappy’

Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident

Officers face scrutiny commission in wake of reports showing Black people in Hackney are three and a half times more likely to be stopped than white people

Unite urges other local authorities to follow suit, saying ‘days of flawed outsourcing business model are numbered’

Local political leaders honour the borough’s war dead in ‘safe and secure way’ at St John-at-Hackney Church

Traders’ association criticises the council for ‘ignoring warnings’ and calls for footfall count to keep numbers in check

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Two new GP surgeries planned for Hackney on council-owned land

Britannia Leisure Centre set for demolition as redevelopment moves ahead

Somerford Grove Renters celebrates as eviction notice withdrawn

Introduction of local contact-tracing programme sees success rates increase

Health scrutiny chair seeks answers on ‘real reform’ to NHS 111 service

Council hears of ‘fear and anxiety’ in local care homes during first coronavirus wave

Campaigners call for close scrutiny of plans to revamp ‘severely overstretched’ Whipps Cross hospital

Town Hall planners register objection to Bishopsgate Goodsyard scheme

Brooke Road sorting office closes despite mayor’s accusations of ‘deep irresponsibility’

‘Valuing the future’: Jermain Jackman on empowering the borough’s young people

Hackney sees 140 per cent rise in Universal Credit claimants in seven months

Town Hall apologises for Stamford Hill Covid leaflet telling synagogues to close

New strategy to make Hackney autism-friendly earns praise from councillors

Regional health system prepares for Covid-19 vaccine distribution

Hackney’s property market ‘on pause’ following Town Hall cyber attack

Town Hall set to object to Bishopsgate Goodsyard over design and heritage

Campaigners and councillors challenge local police on stop and search

‘Tremendous news’: Unions celebrate as council parking services brought in-house

Hackney marks Remembrance Sunday with ‘small but moving’ outdoor service

Traders speak out in distress after crowds force Broadway Market to close early