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Posts by Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Protest as Hackney Unison chair amongst those handed compulsory redundancies in libraries shake-up

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 16 March 2023 at 12:43
Hackney Unison protest library redundancies and support national strikes.

Union claims there are ‘more than enough posts available in the restructured library service’

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Spending up on Church Street as Town Hall hails LTN’s ‘positive impact on retail’

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 9 March 2023 at 18:29

Anonymous bank card data shows a recent 200 per cent increase in Mastercard payments

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Details of attempted kidnapping in Hackney emerge as council sings praises of late-night security staff

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 9 March 2023 at 18:11

Town Hall’s Samantha Mathys says there have been ‘many examples of bravery and quick thinking’ at local venues

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Severe weather protocol kicks in across Hackney – with council opening emergency shelters for people sleeping rough

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 9 March 2023 at 08:20

Town Hall urges local residents to contact StreetLink if they see anyone living on the streets

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‘The inequality is stark’: Councillors to investigate healthcare barriers facing transgender and non-binary people in Hackney

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 2 March 2023 at 17:44

Cross-party motion calls for borough to be inclusive for everyone, ‘no matter their gender identity or gender expression’

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Hackney Mayor criticises government’s ‘one-off’ funding model as he sets out ‘careful and considered’ budget

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 2 March 2023 at 12:49

Borough leader says long-term planning is difficult as he confirms council tax and rent rises

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‘Stupid waste of money’: Hackney Council’s £750 grants for coronation parties met with backlash from residents

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 28 February 2023 at 17:21

‘I can think of at least 100 ways off the top of my head that would be a better use of this money,’ says former Green party election candidate

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Waste bosses launch food bin trial for people living above shops in Hackney

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 28 February 2023 at 08:37

Four hundred local families will test out special caddies

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‘Historic event’: Hackney Council offering £750 grants to help residents celebrate coronation of King Charles

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 24 February 2023 at 08:20

The ceremony is set to take place on Saturday 6 May

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Hackney Council wins government funding for 110 more electric vehicle charging points

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 21 February 2023 at 18:35

Cash will complement Town Hall’s own plans for 3,000 chargers in the borough by 2030

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‘Pressure and stress’: Union for council chief executives calls for above-inflation pay rise amid ‘exceptionally challenging times’

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 20 February 2023 at 20:17

Association of Council Chief Executives says there is ‘no financial reason why employers should resort to treating our members less generously than other local government staff’

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‘Sick to my stomach’: Local politicians condemn ‘hateful’ letter sent to Hackney mosque following earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 20 February 2023 at 13:16

Police investigating after typed letter was delivered to Turkish Cypriot mosque in Dalston

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Hackney councillors urged to complete mandatory training – with only a few recorded as having brushed up on finance and child safeguarding

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 16 February 2023 at 15:29
Sunday's best: Licensing committee considers Hoppers' bid for longer opening hours

Standards committee hears that lack of uptake could be down to paperwork issues

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Residents urged to prepare for new voter ID rules being introduced in May

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 15 February 2023 at 12:33

People will be required to show photo ID

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Stoke Newington barber wants to open speakeasy-style basement bar – but neighbours fear late-night noise

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 14 February 2023 at 17:18

‘I want it to be a nice calm environment where people can enjoy cocktails,’ says owner

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Stoke Newington Library needed urgent work after masonry fell from building

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 13 February 2023 at 15:06

January incident comes after council approved five-year renovation project at Grade II-listed venue

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New owner of Hackney’s second oldest house says her family have been left in ‘nasty limbo’ by council red tape

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 10 February 2023 at 16:44

Elizabeth Prochaska wants to turn part of the renovated 324-year-old property into a community arts space, while the developer says delays are costing him thousands of pounds in interest

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‘No way around it’: Demand for care following a hospital stay means ‘significant number’ are being put up outside Hackney

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 9 February 2023 at 17:00

Around 400 people are currently being cared for away from the borough, the council’s head of adult health revealed

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Hackney residents urged to book Covid booster before programme ends on Sunday

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 8 February 2023 at 13:03

Over-50s and people who are immunosuppressed or pregnant can get a jab this week

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Deposit a theory: Local councillor floats the idea of a Bank of Hackney

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 7 February 2023 at 18:19

Cllr Gilbert Smyth raises possibility in response to closures of high street banks

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