Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter, Author at Hackney Citizen

Hackney CVS meeting discusses potential for establishment of physical and legislative infrastructure to address racism and its impact

Hoxton councillor welcomes decision as developers slammed in meeting for ‘arrogance’

If granted by court, injunction would prohibit consumption of alcohol and laughing gas, damage to wildlife, loud music, littering and more

Chief executive ‘delighted’ as she thanks staff for their ‘magnificent efforts’ during pandemic

Residents who ‘went through hell and back’ join local councillors in welcoming Dolphin Living revamp of historic blocks

A High Court judge ruled last month that a decision to demolish the iconic photography studio was ‘unlawful’

Town Hall expects measures to see significant drop in waste, emissions and disposal costs with increase in borough recycling rate

Aron Klein, still under investigation for past comments on LGBT education, triggers by-election which is expected to take place next year

Cllr Caroline Woodley vows to pressure Whitehall for adequate support with Town Hall now in deficit on SEND

Town Hall transport chief defends scheme after residents and businesses raise concerns over the use of experimental traffic orders

Marriages and cancelled ceremonies to take priority as lockdown eases

Rio Cinema. Photograph: Mark Hillary via Flickr

Directors dismiss claims from the Save Our Rio campaign, which has launched a petition to oust them

Lifting of the flag, with extra colours to represent queer people of colour and trans people, marks start of Pride Week

Borough’s venues sign letter to Whitehall asking for £50m care package and VAT relief on future ticket sales as lockdown restrictions continue

Local GP says North London Waste Authority has a chance to ‘save more lives than we will in our entire careers’ by halting plans

Residents at retirement scheme complain of problems with fire alarm, emergency pull cords, lifts and vermin

Cllr Guy Nicholson calls for ‘concrete’ measures from government as licensees at Shoreditch’s historic Cleve Workshops fight eviction

Cllr Carole Williams criticises presentation given by officers, which led her to accuse them of policing ‘based on feelings and beliefs rather than stats and facts’

Youth-led monitoring group Hackney Account calls for ‘transparent conversation’ on use of force by police

Immediate Theatre aims to create ‘sense of community through airwaves’ for isolated people from tomorrow morning on Resonance FM

Posts by Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter

Community calls for ‘persistent solution’ to address structural racism in Hackney

Town Hall throws out plans for ‘family homes’ six floors up with no lift

Hackney Council seeks temporary drinking ban for London Fields

‘Highest accolade’: Homerton Hospital receives ‘Outstanding’ rating from Care Quality Commission

New Era redevelopment moves ahead with residents ‘pleased and happy’

Town Hall to review planning procedures following Holborn Studios judgment

Fortnightly bin collections to go ahead as Conservatives threaten court action

Stamford Hill Conservative councillor resigns for health reasons

Families boss to write to government every month on SEND funding crisis

Twenty roads in Haggerston, Hoxton and London Fields to close to through-traffic

Town Hall warns of ‘significant backlog’ in registrations as face-to-face services resume

Rio Cinema board ‘baffled’ by rumours of commercial sell-off

Inclusive Pride flag flies above Hackney Town Hall for first time

‘Do the right thing’: Hackney’s grassroots music venues call for ‘immediate’ government support

Doctors, campaigners and politicians line up to call for incinerator ‘pause and review’

Sanctuary Housing apologises as ‘basic essentials’ at Lynnett Court go unfixed

Economy chief calls for greater protection for small businesses renting workspace

Hackney police’s stance on race disparity in stop and search ‘astounds’ equalities boss

Police identify no officer misconduct in Mare Street incident following ‘comprehensive review’