Posts by Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter
Council defends shrink in grant funding for Community Law Centre
Town Hall decision to not allocate grants ‘purely on merit’ questioned by scrutiny panel
Read MoreRoad closure campaigns square off as council approves reconsultation
Hackney Mayor characterises decision as ‘effectively a pause’ of Walford Road-area closures
Read MoreHackney politicians cry ‘scandal’ over 40 per cent jump in food bank use
Leading councillor calls for ‘national changes in policy’
Read More‘You’re meant to protect me’: Hundreds attend Clissold Park rally as council prepares to vote on road closures
Almost 500 demonstrators call for ‘other measures’ to solve Walford Road ratrunning – as counter-campaign continues
Read MoreCampaigners question award of Britannia contract to company linked to ‘poor behaviour’
Hackney Mayor moves to reassure that ‘lessons have been learned’ from previous contract with Morgan Sindall Property Services
Read MoreTrade unions call on council to focus on equality amid ‘culture of fear’ allegations
Recommendations made for new equalities sub-committee as report criticises Town Hall use of agency workers
Read MoreChildcare subsidy cut for wealthy families as council reforms ‘outdated’ fees
Town Hall aims for ‘fairer’ rebalance in favour of single parents with changes to bands and subsidies
Read MoreCouncil unveils multimillion-pound plan to convert disused garages into affordable workspace
Pilot units would be let to ‘experienced workspace provider’ as Town Hall attempt to combat rising commercial rents
Read MoreCouncil investment chief grilled on success in supporting local businesses
Scrutiny chair calls for ‘real life experiences’ of local business owners to be acknowledged
Read MoreProspects uncertain for council-backed union of the self-employed
Town Hall officers admit exploration of idea was ‘optimistic’
Read MoreTown Hall slams brakes on controversial road closure scheme
Campaign group accuses Town Hall recommendation leaving final decision to council officers as ‘completely undemocratic’
Read MoreCelebrations as Hackney’s Overground ticket offices saved from closure
London Mayor pledges funds as unions declare ‘significant victory’
Read More‘Dirty health food’ shop plans deliveries to Shoreditch bar patrons
The Good Yard accepts restricted licensing conditions as councillors warn ‘Shoreditch does get out of hand at times’
Read MoreExtinction Rebellion: Hackney rebels blockade Marble Arch as campaign demands government action
Borough energy chief speaks out in support of protesters as police make 122 arrests
Read MorePassengers hit out at TfL over ‘unacceptable’ loss of 48 bus route
Hackney Mayor promises to continue to lobby central government for TfL funding
Read MoreUnite officer at heart of council bullying row loses out at employment tribunal
Ruling on branch rep’s dismissal still to come as council boss moves to reassure staff and residents that ‘due process was followed’
Read MoreHackney Downs station to become ‘accessible for all’ by 2024
Local politicians pledge to make sure work goes ahead in ‘timely’ fashion
Read MoreHousing boss in the hot seat over ‘poor behaviour’ by council contractors
Cllr Clayeon McKenzie to hold discussions with scrutiny commission on how to tackle aggressive overpricing
Read More‘It is not fair and it is not right’: Top councillors pledge to join protest march over SEND cuts
Campaigners say parents are ‘desperate’ as trade union criticises unfunded reforms
Read MoreLawyers hit out at council’s reliance on controversial medical reports in housing cases
Court documents reveal lack of face-to-face assessments carried out by NowMedical
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