Posts by Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter
Hackney police commander ‘sorry that the community hurts’ as effort launched to defuse tensions
Marcus Barnett says there are ‘bridges to repair and build’ as he vows to do whatever he can to ‘make things better’
Read MoreElective surgeries restart at Homerton Hospital with second Covid wave ‘looming in background’
Another coronavirus spike is ‘elephant in the room’ but spokesperson says staff are now ‘more prepared’
Read MoreAttack on two Hackney police officers condemned amid warnings of ‘escalating danger’
London Mayor and borough leader speak of their shock as police federation says officers ‘are not society’s punching bags’
Read MoreLocal public health director slams quality of data from national test-and-trace effort
Sandra Husbands says information ‘not particularly useful’ as former WHO director urges council to use its own data channels
Read MoreCouncil ‘exploring options’ to prevent antisocial behaviour in green spaces
Parks chief says situation is an “intolerable mess” as he resolves to “reduce attractiveness” of places like London Fields to revellers
Read MoreAlarm raised over local economy as businesses face ‘hard choices’
Hackney Empire, Boulevard Events and Here East offer an insight into the challenges brought on by coronavirus
Read MoreCoronavirus helpline to keep going beyond crisis, Town Hall announces
The service, set up for those without internet and in need of support, has received around 4,500 calls to date
Read MoreTown Hall strongly criticised by domestic violence charity Sistah Space in premises row
Founder Ngozi Fulani calls for charity’s move to be put on hold until next year because of coronavirus as she accuses council of ‘discrimination’ – a claim it disputes
Read MoreCouncil announces review of statues and place names as calls go out for change
Sir Robert Geffrye and Sir John Cass among those under scrutiny as human rights group Ligali urges Town Hall to ‘act now’
Read MoreCoronavirus: Hackney Mayor pledges to address ‘stark’ trauma of South-East Asian community
Hackney Chinese Community Services highlights report that shows dramatic increase in racial abuse during the pandemic
Read More‘It’s time for a change’: Hundreds attend online vigil for George Floyd
Over 400 listen to local politicians and community leaders demanding global change
Read MoreFortnightly bin collections called in for further scrutiny by Hackney Conservatives
Waste chief slams ‘spurious’ challenge after Cllr Simche Steinberger accuses Town Hall of ‘wanting to save money’ and ‘singling out’ Jewish community
Read MoreTributes paid after death of former Hackney Labour councillor Steve Scott
Ex-colleagues say Scott, who was 92, was ‘committed to making life better for the people in his community’
Read MoreVictim named in fatal Hackney shooting as police call for information
Oluwamayowa Adeymi, 21, died from a gunshot wound to the chest on Brackenfield Close on 5 June
Read MoreCouncil criticised for continuing to argue in court over tenant’s eviction amid lockdown
Community law centre brands Town Hall statements welcoming a ruling that disagreed with its own legal arguments ‘counterintuitive’, as London Renters Union calls for an apology
Read MoreTown Hall hopes to ‘harness’ mutual aid energy beyond Covid crisis
Community safety boss says council is working to ‘link in with mutual aid groups’ in an effort to support community resilience
Read MoreCouncil runs out of paper to fine public urinators as parks chief hits out at ‘leisure class’
Town Hall urges people to ‘take responsibility’ after issuing 70 fines in London Fields alone last weekend
Read MoreCross-party solidarity against racism as Town Hall lit up in purple for Black Lives Matter
Local political parties united in response to death of George Floyd as council ‘reconfirms commitment’ to tackle inequality
Read MoreLocal pride as Homerton midwife graces cover of British Vogue
Rachel Millar one of three frontline workers celebrated by fashion magazine for ‘courage in face of adversity’
Read MoreCouncil apologises after single mum of disabled child left with no emergency water for days
Mum-of-three speaks out following seven-day ordeal as SEND campaigners call on Town Hall to learn from case
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