Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter, Author at Hackney Citizen

Sabrina Pathan hits out at government but praises council officers working to house all of Hackney’s rough sleepers

Town Hall bans controversial weedkiller for year-long trial as part of wider plans to encourage biodiversity and rewilding

Plans aim to balance care for the vulnerable with better support for those who play an active role in the borough

Town Hall announces plans for new log cabin and classroom, soft play room, toilets and improved access

Vegetable-themed demo was in response to a tweet from Cllr Jon Burke, who has hit out at ‘relentless bigoted attacks’ against him

Deputy mayor defends proposal, which could see 7,000 households cut from the list, as an ‘honest conversation’ about the best use of resources

Town Hall officers hint at further exemptions for some vehicles to pass through traffic filters as council continues to gather data on schemes’ impact

Campaigners call for ambition on affordable housing as council pledges to ensure all residents and businesses will have a say

One person left in life-threatening condition following ‘horrendous’ crash

Calls made for more support for those who need time off work as infection rates across north-east London continue to rise

Federation that runs Colvestone Primary and Thomas Fairchild Community School planning job cuts after fall in pupil numbers

Town Hall to revamp its approach so dumped vehicles can be removed in a matter of days rather than weeks

Families boss vows to spend on promoting information after local headteacher says ‘not enough is being done’

Council budgets put ‘under strain’ as housing department announces it is unable to continue funding the surveys itself

National Education Union calls on Kedleston Group to match terms of education workers in maintained sector

Garden of Earthly Delights hail green design in plans as ‘great success’ as councillors question whether scheme is ‘missed opportunity’

Unite call on council to negotiate on payments as SEND boss warns of industrial action’s potential impact on vulnerable children

‘Code of construction’ would aim to bring down particulate pollution from building developments

Hackney Mayor responds to resident concerns around potential Covid transmission that borough will ‘make sure to act on evidence basis’

Council officers stress ‘imperative’ to sell remaining homes in order to recover capital investment and reduce void costs

Posts by Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter

‘Catastrophic underfunding’ made protecting rough sleepers from Covid harder, says Town Hall manager

Extinction Rebellion celebrates as Hackney’s estates go glyphosate-free for 2021

‘No older person should be out of reach’: Council sets out strategy for tackling ageist stereotypes

Shoreditch Park Adventure Playground set for £350k redesign

Cabbage protest rolls up to Town Hall as transport chief calls out online abuse

Council’s plan to remove thousands from housing waiting list thrown open to public for feedback

Emergency services call for removal of bollards at Clissold traffic filter

Campaigners’ research reveals local vision for Morning Lane Tesco site

Five injured as car mounts pavement in Stamford Hill accident

Health bosses warn ‘fear of further deprivation’ makes self-isolation difficult

Trade unions in joint campaign to prevent loss of teaching support staff at two local schools

Hackney to crack down on abandoned vehicles with policy tune-up

Town Hall urged to ensure greater uptake of free school meals

Town Hall to begin charging leaseholders for EWS1 fire safety forms

Leaways School education workers strike over pay and conditions

Town Hall planners give green light to new Hackney Central station entrance

Union for school transport workers raises safety concerns as strike threatened

Town Hall to set out ‘clear vision’ to improve air quality in Hackney

Calls made at council meeting for ‘humane cull’ of borough’s urban foxes

Town Hall to ‘urgently’ appoint new agent for unsold Nile Street homes