Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter, Author at Hackney Citizen

Open letter appeals for more public opposition during a pandemic that disproportionately affects minority ethnic people

Scrutiny committee warns some parents may be facing pressure to remove their children from school

Long-running charity offered premises by local housing association, quelling fears that it would not be able to open this year

Safety fears, a ‘gated in’ estate and rushed implementation among issues raised by locals, as transport chief vows to react should problems persist

Mayor says there is ‘no public health risk’ at Sandford Court but accepts ‘communications could have been better’ after residents report being given just 12 hours’ notice

Children’s boss Cllr Anntoinette Bramble says the council will ‘step in where the government has stepped out’

Mayor echoes view of Conservative Cllr Harvey Odze, who said allowances should be ‘agreed by an outside body’

Campaigners delighted but hit out at ‘falsely polarised’ choice between housing and the tree, soon to be felled as part of regeneration plans

Councillors united in support of campaigners fighting to save an ‘E5 icon’

Transport chief Cllr Burke responds to criticism by saying voters who ‘want to make roads less safe and air more polluted’ now have a choice

More details emerge of damage inflicted on council systems as opposition joins in condemnation of ‘cowardly’ act

Cllr Guy Nicholson says Town Hall ‘not turning its back on inclusive economy’, but must adjust to challenges brought on by pandemic

Cllr Rebecca Rennison launches broadside over lack of clarity for next year’s budget with council still ‘working off estimates’

Council to float eight ideas for Hackney’s future development aimed at ensuring ‘children’s rights as citizens are fulfilled’

Campaigners applaud ‘transgressive, yet progressive act’ following Museum of the Home’s recent decision to retain slaver monument in face of widespread public opposition

Town Hall remains unable to accept or make certain payments but Citizen understands residents and businesses will not face any penalties as a result of disruption

Diana Danescu, 28, given suspended prison sentence after being found guilty last week at Southwark Crown Court

Town Hall working to establish full facts after man passes away on day both lifts were ‘briefly out of service’

Spokesperson cautiously optimistic about preparations for winter, but urges people to ‘have their flu shots as quickly as possible’

Redevelopment gets the go-ahead despite objectors’ fears that it will ‘permanently destroy’ wildlife habitats and trees

Posts by Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter

Local organisations call for intervention from Hackney Mayor on NHS migrant charges

New policies introduced as council responds to calls to tackle off-rolling

Hackney Winter Night Shelter secures temporary home to support rough sleepers

Residents and councillors discuss impact of Hackney Downs low traffic scheme

Stamford Hill residents raise concerns over Covid test centre on their block

Town Hall backs Marcus Rashford’s campaign as councillors call for end to ‘social insecurity’

Hackney councillors express discomfort at having to vote on their own pay

Woodberry Down’s famous Happy Man Tree crowned Tree of the Year

‘Listen to reason’: Royal Mail urged not to close Brooke Road sorting office

Conservative councillors call for ‘immediate end’ to Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

Mayor voices anger at ‘morally repugnant’ cyber attackers as services remain disrupted

Council to ‘reframe’ work on local economy amid warnings over impact of Tier 2 restrictions

Finance chief slams government over ‘unbelievable’ funding uncertainty

Town Hall to seek public’s view on ‘child-friendly’ planning principles

Blood on his hands: Police investigate Robert Geffrye statue’s new paint job

Cyber attack investigation continues with council systems still paralysed

Rogue Tory election agent deliberately misled voters in fake signature scam

Council investigating death at 19-storey tower block after residents complain about faulty lifts

Homerton Hospital braces for potential ‘double whammy’ of flu and Covid

Campaigners warn of environmental impact as new Lea Valley Ice Centre approved