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Town Hall throws out plans for ‘family homes’ six floors up with no lift
Hoxton councillor welcomes decision as developers slammed in meeting for ‘arrogance’
Read MoreTown Hall pleads for ‘responsibility’ this weekend as pubs and bars reopen
Mayor asks residents and businesses to ‘play their part’ amid concerns over potential antisocial behaviour
Read MoreLetter: ‘No migrant worker should be expected to pay twice for their healthcare’
Hackney’s health boss responds to an open letter from unions and campaigners to explain how the council is tackling Covid’s disproportionate impact on disadvantaged communities
Read MoreHackney Council seeks temporary drinking ban for London Fields
If granted by court, injunction would prohibit consumption of alcohol and laughing gas, damage to wildlife, loud music, littering and more
Read More‘Highest accolade’: Homerton Hospital receives ‘Outstanding’ rating from Care Quality Commission
Chief executive ‘delighted’ as she thanks staff for their ‘magnificent efforts’ during pandemic
Read MoreNew Era redevelopment moves ahead with residents ‘pleased and happy’
Residents who ‘went through hell and back’ join local councillors in welcoming Dolphin Living revamp of historic blocks
Read MoreTown Hall to review planning procedures following Holborn Studios judgment
A High Court judge ruled last month that a decision to demolish the iconic photography studio was ‘unlawful’
Read MoreFortnightly bin collections to go ahead as Conservatives threaten court action
Town Hall expects measures to see significant drop in waste, emissions and disposal costs with increase in borough recycling rate
Read MoreStamford Hill Conservative councillor resigns for health reasons
Aron Klein, still under investigation for past comments on LGBT education, triggers by-election which is expected to take place next year
Read MoreWoodberry Down demolition begins after court bans Happy Man tree protests
Town Hall welcomes ‘last resort’ injunction as campaigners hit out at the ‘extreme’ tactic and vow to fight on
Read MoreFamilies boss to write to government every month on SEND funding crisis
Cllr Caroline Woodley vows to pressure Whitehall for adequate support with Town Hall now in deficit on SEND
Read MoreTwenty roads in Haggerston, Hoxton and London Fields to close to through-traffic
Town Hall transport chief defends scheme after residents and businesses raise concerns over the use of experimental traffic orders
Read MoreYoung Hackney activist gets a special thank you from Town Hall waste team
Eight-year-old Ciaran sees his name lit up on the side of a truck as council staff recognise his messages of support
Read MorePetition to ‘save independent local news’ calls for ‘bespoke’ government funding
Community news network urges people to write to their MPs after finding over 95 per cent of local independents have received no support during lockdown
Read MoreTown Hall warns of ‘significant backlog’ in registrations as face-to-face services resume
Marriages and cancelled ceremonies to take priority as lockdown eases
Read MoreRio Cinema board ‘baffled’ by rumours of commercial sell-off
Directors dismiss claims from the Save Our Rio campaign, which has launched a petition to oust them
Read MoreInclusive Pride flag flies above Hackney Town Hall for first time
Lifting of the flag, with extra colours to represent queer people of colour and trans people, marks start of Pride Week
Read More‘Do the right thing’: Hackney’s grassroots music venues call for ‘immediate’ government support
Borough’s venues sign letter to Whitehall asking for £50m care package and VAT relief on future ticket sales as lockdown restrictions continue
Read MoreDoctors, campaigners and politicians line up to call for incinerator ‘pause and review’
Local GP says North London Waste Authority has a chance to ‘save more lives than we will in our entire careers’ by halting plans
Read MoreVIDEO: Campaigners on their fight to save the Happy Man Tree
Ellen Halliday joined protesters as they delivered a symbolic papier-mâché axe to Hackney Town Hall
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