Posts by Hackney Citizen
Seconds out, round one
As billions are expected to be paid out to bankers, Labour MP Diane Abbott argues that the bonus culture is toxic, while libertarian Mark Littlewood disagrees
Read MoreHackney Council yet to publish spending over £500
With just two weeks until the government’s deadline, Hackney is one of ten London councils that have still to make available their data online
Read More2010: the year that was
The Citizen looks back at some of the highlights of the last twelve months
Read MoreThe East End’s Olympic hopes are being dashed
The local population were promised jobs and a starring role. Now it seems many may barely feel touched by the games
Read MoreGypsy It!
Weekly Gypsy music and dance lessons at the Round Chapel, Clapton – with a free taster session on 15 January
Read MoreOne in three Hackney families too poor to heat their homes
Whilst the worst of the cold weather may have gone, local campaigners continue to turn up the heat on fuel poverty
Read MoreHackney Council’s ‘nil’ sex policy approved by licensing committee
The revised proposal will, however, allow existing strip clubs and sex shops to continue trading
Read MoreWelcome to the new Arcola
After much anticipation, months of preparation and thousands of pounds of public donations, Dalston’s theatre has a new home
Read MoreCourt date looms for Dalston Lane squatters
Occupants call on the council to allow them to live in the Georgian terraced houses until redevelopment is due to start
Read MoreHackney Council scrambles to plug £60m hole in Woodberry Down scheme
Regeneration delayed due to difficult market conditions
Read MoreSex establishments consultation: majority say no to Hackney Council’s ‘nil’ policy
Only one in three respondents support the Town Hall’s proposal to ban strip clubs, sex shops and sex cinemas across the borough
Read MoreIce man bids for Olympic flame
28-year-old Dwayne Fields, a polar pioneer from Stoke Newington, talks about breaking down barriers and his campaign to carry the London 2012 torch
Read MoreInterview: Ken Livingstone
The Labour party’s candidate for London mayor talks budgets, students, crime and the Olympics
Read MoreProposed clampdown on Hackney nightlife rejected
Council’s consultation shows overwhelming majority oppose Town Hall party poopers’ plans
Read MoreHackney must unite against government cuts
A local councillor’s view on what the cuts will mean for local residents
Read MoreHackney Council faces ‘difficult decisions’ as cuts loom
Slashing on Town Hall’s spending power is condemned by local councillors
Read MoreHackney Today, gone tomorrow?
The council’s freesheet needs to be clear about its proper function in future
Read MorePubs, cafes and markets face massive fee hikes
Local businesses protest over council plans to raise street trading charges
Read MoreWave goodbye to Ocean: new cinema on way
Picturehouse to open in Mare Street later this year
Read MoreNeighbours oppose Clapton pub development plans
Campaigners launch petition to save artistic and musical hub
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