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Posts by Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter

Artist collective buys ‘creative quarter’ studios from council for £1.1m

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 6 June 2025 at 17:46

Council sells to V22 following fears that disposal would lead to ‘private sector carve-up’ and pose risks to Curve Garden

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Young people’s use of sexual health clinics ‘significantly higher’ in Hackney

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 19:12

Public health analysis reveals spike in STI-related support following closure of local sexual health information service

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Haggerston cafe’s booze licence survival plan sparks concern from neighbours

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 3 June 2025 at 18:58

Bread & Butter wants to stay open until 11pm every day except Sunday, but locals fear children would be ‘intimidated’

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Watchdog says Town Hall ‘positivity’ blocked ‘real reflection’ over housing failures

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Saturday 24 May 2025 at 17:29

Ombudsman says Hackney Council ‘overstated’ improvements and was hindered by poor scrutiny and oversight

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Mayor joins vigil marking ‘grief and horror’ of Middle East conflict

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 23 May 2025 at 18:44

Caroline Woodley gives emotional speech at Clapton Common in response to Israel-Palestine war

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Less than half of 17,000 new fire-resistant doors to be installed, council reveals

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 22 May 2025 at 17:55
Sunday's best: Licensing committee considers Hoppers' bid for longer opening hours

Town Hall spends £15.5m replacing 4,000 doors since 2018 pledge following regulatory changes and project delays

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Town Hall to consult on changing ‘generous’ social care charges

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 17:01

Health and social care chief says policy currently subsidises wealthiest residents as opposition argues ‘no good will come’ of engagement on draft changes

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Mayor joins ‘record number’ of runners for Hackney Half

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 11:17

Greens say Wizz Air sponsorship of race ‘flies in the face’ of borough’s net-zero commitments

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Hundreds denied Blue Badges under ‘flawed policy’, council admits

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 18:09
Cllr Chris Kennedy

Local government watchdog said council defied guidelines with scoring system that caused ‘injustice’

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‘Unbearable’: Rent campaigners lobby council over pregnant single mum in sewage-ridden flat

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 16:01

Town Hall offers formal meeting with resident Eden Laoutaris and London Renters Union following protest

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Opposition groups stage Council AGM walkout over ‘assault on democracy’

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 15 May 2025 at 14:52
Hackney Council AGM 14 May 2025

Green party and Independent councillors slam Labour for ‘stifling criticism’, attacking service failures and position on Israel-Gaza war

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GP funding boost to free up 55,000 more appointments in Hackney – council says

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 15 May 2025 at 12:10
Cllr Chris Kennedy

Local health chief says millions to refurbish two surgeries in borough will ‘take pressure off’ other local healthcare providers

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Cabinet reshuffle triggers opposition concerns over housing failures

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 9 May 2025 at 10:42

Greens welcome housing chief’s resignation as Independent Socialists warn of overloading new boss

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Hackney traders ‘deeply frustrated’ by City Hall delay on community land trust sites

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 9 May 2025 at 10:28

East End Trades Guild say action over affordable workspaces ‘long overdue’ following Town Hall roundtable

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‘Unstoppable’: Sustainable food school marks milestone growth

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 17:27

Mayor Woodley cuts ribbon on Hackney School of Food’s new facilities, praising organisers’ ‘extraordinary’ ambitions

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Hackney’s housing chief out in mayor’s cabinet reshuffle

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 09:52

Clayeon McKenzie resigns as head of housing services after nine years, with Guy Nicholson replacing him

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Stoke Newington library works enter next chapter as council grants contract

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 2 May 2025 at 18:19

Structural repairs for Grade II-listed reading room expected to start in June following scaffolding collapse two weeks ago

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Finance chief declines to rule out inflation-busting service charge hikes

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 1 May 2025 at 18:10

Cllr Robert Chapman quizzed over state of borough’s housing revenue account and plans to address ‘unsustainable’ pressure

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‘Sex realists’ demand Town Hall changes mixed-facility plans for Kings Hall refurbishment

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 18:19

Equalities chief says council is considering impact of Supreme Court ruling but stresses support for ‘all Hackney communities’

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Council to consult on regulating majority of Hackney landlords

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 29 April 2025 at 15:37

Renters union welcomes ‘first step’ towards widespread licensing scheme this summer

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