Posts by Hackney Citizen
Leader – Hack to the future: the next ten years
An evocation of ‘the world of Hackney in 2028’ in honour of our 10th anniversary
Read MoreLGBT+ gardening group in Hackney could bag £12k in supermarket cash giveaway
Rainbow Grow has been selected for Tesco’s community funding scheme – and shoppers can help them nab the biggest grant
Read MoreHackney’s Caribbean elders join councillors to mark Windrush Day
Deputy Mayor Anntoinette Bramble hosted a Town Hall ceremony on 22 June for the 70th anniversary of the ship’s arrival in Britain
Read MoreRole models required: Council appeals for male volunteers to ‘inspire the next generation’
Town Hall wants men who love their jobs to take part in a special careers event in October
Read MoreLetter: ‘People don’t choose to teach for the thank you alone’
Hackney educator urges everyone to get involved in #ThankATeacher Day
Read MoreHackney Mayor says council payments are secure after reported data breach in nearby Islington
Islington Council asked for residents’ card details over email, according to BBC report
Read More‘Drag nuns on the 55 bus’: Special tours to uncover Hackney’s LGBT+ history
Queer Tours of London announces two interactive walks this month as part of the borough’s Pride 365 celebrations
Read MoreRashan Charles: Family slams ‘flawed’ investigation by police watchdog after accidental death ruling
Relatives say Independent Office for Police Conduct probe ‘felt predetermined’ and claim ‘evidence was excluded’
Read MoreDrawing back the Curtain: Landmark event to explore history of recently discovered Elizabethan playhouse
The Curtain Theatre was excavated just two years ago
Read MoreRoad closures: William Patten pupils stage protest to mark Clean Air Day
Campaigners blast ‘unpleasant’ response from Deputy Mayor Feryal Demirci after she calls the demonstration a ‘publicity stunt’
Read MoreUnlock your child’s potential at your local Stagecoach School
Booking now for summer holiday workshop – limited places available
Read MoreSwift action: New measures to ‘reverse decline’ of the species in Hackney
Council announces plans to build nests into new and existing housing to combat ‘habitat loss’
Read MoreLincoln Court: Government watchdog steps in over fire safety plans
Health & Safety Executive says re-cladding work will not start until it is satisfied that council contractor Wates is ‘compliant’
Read MoreOne month until Africa Utopia comes to the Southbank Centre – check out the full programme
The festival runs from 19 – 22 July, features music, talks, food and fashion, and is headlined by Malian husband-and-wife hitmakers Amadou & Mariam
Read MoreBrexit: Pro-EU youngsters single out Diane Abbott in ad van stand
Our Future, Our Choice campaigners unveil posters urging Labour frontbenchers to back a ‘people’s vote’
Read MoreGuardians of the Arches take sell-off fight to Parliament
Traders up in arms over threat to the future of Hackney’s local businesses
Read MoreFinsbury Park residents announce move to give community a voice on planning
Group to apply for Neighbourhood Forum status to give locals a say on the area’s development
Read More‘Celebrating 25 Years’: council throws party for long-service staff
Recognition for those who have given their whole working lives, including road sweepers, cleaners and library workers
Read More‘Stolen joy’: Community radio station launches fundraiser after burglary
Broadcasting equipment and cash was stolen from Reel Rebels’ studio in Stoke Newington on Tuesday
Read MoreSt Mary’s Church to host ‘community sleepout’ for homelessness campaign
Volunteers will spend a night outside on 29 June – under the billboards that have already set tongues wagging in Stoke Newington
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