Posts by Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter
Town Hall’s anti-bullying training abandoned as not one councillor signs up
‘Councillors do not seem interested in preventing bullying and harassment,’ says union officer
Read MoreTown Hall thanks campaign group for bringing to light incorrect air quality data
‘Human error’ blamed as CleanAir4Schools renew calls for independent study
Read MoreCost of bankrolling freedom passes more than doubles since 2007
Transport chief calls for ‘meaningful investment from central government’
Read MoreCampaign group casts doubt on accuracy of council’s air quality monitoring
‘Even a metre makes a difference’ say campaigners as errors found in Town Hall’s air quality annual status report
Read MoreOne in ten people could lose access to non-emergency ambulances
Health bosses in north-east London are trying to tackle a £24 million annual overspend
Read MoreTown Hall to bring carer support services in-house after ‘satisfaction decline’
New approach seeks to respond to concerns current model has council ‘not fully meeting its duty under the Care Act’
Read MoreRolling Stock handed three-month ban as police blame late opening for stabbing death
Councillor wishes she had imposed more stringent search policy ‘because it might have averted what happened’
Read MoreTown Hall reveals ‘tight action plan’ in response to damning report on care services
Community health director expresses ‘deep regret that more watchful eye was not kept’
Read MoreConservative councillor refuses Town Hall food over ‘stolen parking money’
Housing director labels claims ‘absurd’ and ‘based on a false premise’
Read MoreCouncil surprise as Hackney police to receive ‘conflict resolution’ training – for the first time
Police officers to be trained in ‘how to prevent things escalating out of control’ in Hackney and Tower Hamlets pilot
Read MoreTalking rubbish: Council loses track of fly-tipping rates for a whole year
Hackney Lib Dems accuse the Town Hall of not taking the problem seriously
Read MoreBorough’s rough sleeping rise an ‘outrage’, says housing needs chief
Government called upon to “use its powers to make a difference” as rates rise Londonwide by 13 per cent
Read MoreEnergy boss plans ‘roadshow’ to sign up boroughs for joint renewables drive
Calls made to use London councils’ collective purchasing power to ‘move markets’
Read MoreCampaign group urges council to give greater protection to green space
Daubeney Fields Forever criticises defence that community designation powers exist in national policy as ‘disingenuous’
Read MoreCouncil bullying row: Political pressure grows as Hackney South Labour calls for ‘urgent action’
Hackney Mayor ‘absolutely refutes’ union discrimination allegations
Read MoreHackney Mayor demands Windrush inquiry in letter to prime minister
‘Appalled’ borough leader calls for scrapping of hostile environment policy
Read MoreDismissal of council employee at heart of union bullying campaign confirmed
Union slams case against Natasha Johnson as ‘ridiculous’ as investigation into bullying and harassment continues
Read More‘Frustrated’ residents speak out to put the brakes on Victoria Park Road speeding
‘Victoria Park Road is a racetrack, a commercial vehicle shortcut, a pollution hotspot, and a real danger zone’
Read MoreConservative councillor called out as ‘bully’ for threats of ‘violent demonstrations’ over cycle lanes
Threats provoke cries of ‘outrageous’ in council chamber
Read MoreCouncil rejects no-deal Brexit as business chief calls for ‘bridge-building’
Lib Dems and Greens demand further commitment to ‘People’s Vote’ as Tories claim motion ‘undemocratic’
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