Posts by Hackney Citizen
Former refuge for colonial ayahs in Hackney shortlisted for blue plaque
Series of events at Hackney Museum this weekend sheds light on the Indian nannies abandoned by British families after being brought to the UK
Read MoreTitbits – Trump fans and Diane’s plans
Read this month’s column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough
Read MoreLeader – Clipped wings
The Home Office could learn from Hackney’s handling of Windrush – now, after a very public snub, we’ll see if it really has the willing
Read MoreCouncil reveals plans for motorcycle parking charges as it tries to get a handle on pollution
Residents can have their say on the proposals, which would introduce permits for riders in line with cars that give out similar emissions
Read MoreTown Hall unveils new master plan to help ‘end rough sleeping’
Priorities include closer working with the NHS and housing services, as well as focused employment support for European nationals
Read MoreTown Hall to host free advice session for Windrush victims
Experts will be on hand to help residents affected by the scandal apply for compensation
Read MorePanto returns to Hoxton Hall after venue agrees deal with leading theatre company
After a break last year, the popular Victorian music hall is bringing the Christmas tradition back with a production of Sleeping Beauty
Read MoreOver 180 electric vehicle charging points to arrive in Hackney this year
Two thirds to be installed on lampposts to make use of existing power supply
Read MoreBeatrix Potter and War Horse among exhibits revealed for new-look Museum of Childhood
Bethnal Green institution closes for two years in May for £13m revamp, and has released more details of its future plans
Read MoreHackney pupils take on plastic pollution after learning about climate crisis
Students at Shoreditch Park Primary School have been exploring how to protect the environment – including making pencil pots out of plastic bottles
Read MoreCouncil’s new energy company to offer free home insulation to residents
Town Hall says scheme could lower bills and cut pollution in thousands of private and rented homes
Read MoreWork on new Cycleway between Lea Bridge and Dalston to begin this spring
First phase of project will also bring in traffic-calming measures, new pedestrian crossings and improved public spaces
Read MoreHackney primary school launches engine idling campaign
‘Kill Your Engine’ posters at the school gates aimed at educating drivers on pollution and health impacts
Read MoreMayor unveils new deputy in cabinet shake-up
Reshuffle prompted by Cllr Feryal Clark giving up her cabinet position after becoming MP for Enfield North
Read MoreTitbits – Revealing demo and a frosty hello
Read this month’s column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough
Read MoreLeader – Klein and fall
The rise in homophobia in Hackney will sadly continue if those in public office don’t face serious consequences for it
Read MoreLocal stars turn out for Hackney Winter Night Shelter fundraising gig
Tom Odell and Josie Lawrence among musicians who have helped raise over £10,000 for ‘vital’ homelessness charity
Read More‘Many mornings I’d wake up next to a corpse’: Survivor tells moving story to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Harry Olmer, 92, recounted his experience as around 100 people gathered for the council’s ceremony on Monday
Read MoreLocal MP Meg Hillier re-elected chair of influential government spending watchdog
Hackney South rep to front public accounts committee for third time, and promises to ‘call out every politician who tries to pretend austerity never happened’
Read MoreGreenpeace Shoreditch photo exhibition highlights threat to oceans – but local MPs a no-show
Group says it is a ‘shame’ politicians couldn’t turn up – but urges them to get behind its campaign to protect the deep blue
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