Posts by Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter
Strikes by bus drivers for disabled children loom again as talks break down
Council ‘disappointed’ as union walks away claiming Town Hall ‘misled’ its members
Read MoreConstruction of controversial Drum hotel to start ‘within a couple of weeks’
Councillor questions precedent set by high rise inspired by cog wheels of early mechanical computers
Read MoreDeleted council report sparks concerns over ‘state of local democracy’
Town Hall blames ‘error’ for passage referring to Walford Road closures apparently treating decision as ‘foregone conclusion’
Read MoreStrikes by bus drivers for disabled children suspended ahead of further talks
Drivers say they are ‘struggling’ as unions say council have pledged talks will include pay
Read More‘Chaotic and slipshod’ chicken shop blocked from 5am closing
Employee fled interview with police ‘through six lanes of Old Street traffic and was never seen again’
Read MoreBattle to save Ridley Road Shopping Village continues with weekend festival
Development plan represents ‘fight for the heart, soul and spirit of Hackney’, say campaigners
Read MoreCommunity Law Centre could close by next year after ‘sudden and unconsulted’ 45 per cent cuts
HCLC ‘deeply shocked and puzzled’ as trustees hit out at redistribution of grants pot
Read MoreTown Hall faces judicial review over controversial nightlife policy
Campaign group We Love Hackney claims policy is ‘bread and butter for big chains’
Read MorePlans for ‘domineering’ 27-storey hotel in Shoreditch criticised by Historic England
Fears raised that tower planned on former site of Foundry arts space could end distinction between Shoreditch and the City
Read MoreCouncil’s long-awaited road closure data confirms toxic air increase for Stoke Newington schools and businesses
Campaigners slam plans as ‘unethical’ as Deputy Mayor pledges to ‘constantly look at new and better ways to improve air quality’
Read MorePatients and activists ‘concerned’ at planned move of pathology labs from Homerton Hospital
Deputy Mayor calls for NHS England to ‘reconsider’ as hospital seeks to reassure that A&E services will not be affected
Read MoreBitcoin entrepreneur’s arts venue denied alcohol licence as neighbours claim owners ‘can’t be trusted’
Councillors ‘appalled’ as residents complain of smoke effects rising through their floorboards
Read MoreMeasles ‘still circulating’ in Hackney as parents urged to catch up on vaccinations
Schools, nurseries and children’s centres receive warning letters from Public Health England
Read MoreCharity questions Town Hall decision to take support services for carers inhouse
City and Hackney Carers Centre say insourcing will ‘add to the workload of already hard pressed social workers’
Read MoreGP surgery in Clapton to close permanently – leaving top medics ‘disappointed’
Patients at Sorsby Medical Practice to be transferred to other GPs at end of June
Read MoreTown Hall bosses grilled over inadequate rating for supported living services
‘It was just not monitored in a regular enough way to keep up-to-date with best practice’
Read MoreLength of planned strike by bus drivers for disabled children increases
Workers left unimpressed by council reminders of existing employment benefits
Read More‘My doorstep was cordoned off for smoking’: Arts venue opening fills neighbours with ‘dread’
Alcohol licence for Overlock Arts facing stiff opposition from locals
Read MoreShush, this is a building site!: Recording studio ‘reassured’ by promise of quiet construction tests
Historic Strongroom Studios secure condition that neighbouring development won’t go ahead without noise controls
Read MoreTown Hall slammed for ‘chronic failure’ in releasing data under Freedom of Information
Council responds to only two-thirds of requests within statutory time limit
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