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Happy Man Tree protesters raise alarm over ‘democratic deficit’
Campaigners criticise ‘inadequate’ consultation as developer Berkeley Homes reaffirms that felling tree will prevent delay in delivering affordable homes
Read MoreHackney Council to re-open markets safely – though not by 1 June
Council economy boss stresses opening will only happen with ‘right market layouts and social distancing measures’ in place
Read MoreDelayed Homerton Hospital exhibition celebrating Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday goes on display for staff
Major showcase of archival material was postponed due to coronavirus but is now available to health workers ahead of possible future launch
Read MoreHackney’s environment chief and leading Tory councillor clash over transport and waste policies
Burke and Steinberger in war of words after latter accuses Labour of ‘using Covid to drive through their own crazy schemes’
Read MoreCoronavirus: Local test and trace service coming to Hackney
Borough one of 11 in the UK at the forefront of the roll-out after challenging Whitehall to give local authorities bigger role in crisis response
Read MoreHackney1000 under lockdown smashes expectations to raise £21k
From running and cycling to Spice Girls lip syncs, locals got stuck in for much-loved youth charity Hackney Quest
Read MoreCampaigners decry ‘cruel and horrifying’ regulations hitting migrants during Covid-19 crisis
Hackney Migrant Centre and Keep Our NHS Public unite to demand change to healthcare surcharge for all migrants, with government now set to exempt NHS staff
Read MoreSignificant fall in child protection enquiries of ‘particular concern’, says council
Head of safeguarding says drop largely down to fall in referrals from schools, with children ‘less visible to professionals’ during lockdown
Read MoreDomestic abuse charity unveils ‘groundbreaking’ coronavirus scheme
After hearing from Solace Women’s Aid about the impact of lockdown earlier this month, Tamsin Ssembajjo Quigley catches up with the charity to learn about its new Covid-19 Crisis Project
Read MoreSchools should not reopen if union tests not passed, say councillors
Mayor and education chief say schools have their ‘full support, whatever they choose to do’ on 1 June
Read MoreGovernment urged not to miss ‘once in a generation’ chance to end rough sleeping
The council is looking at how to continue support for the 150 people it has placed in emergency housing during the pandemic
Read MoreAbney Park Cemetery celebrates 180th anniversary with double bill of virtual talks
The volunteer Trust that cares for the park has been marking the occasion with a series of online treats as it tries to make up for a loss of income during lockdown
Read MoreUnions accuse Hackney Mayor of ‘hypocrisy’ over sick pay for outsourced council cleaners
Mayor Glanville, who joined protests on the same issue at Homerton Hospital, says cleaners will be brought in-house when current contract ends
Read More‘No going back’: Extinction Rebellion protesters urge government to prioritise health as lockdown eases
A weekend of socially distanced action called for more investment to redesign streets and prevent return to time when ‘cars were king’
Read MoreHappy Man Tree protesters vow to remain at its side to prevent felling
Berkeley Homes ‘strongly believes removing tree is correct decision’ as Hackney Mayor apologises for residents’ distress
Read MoreOld Baths awarded extra funding after ‘challenge’ from local young people
Scheme shows ‘it does make a difference when people speak up,’ says Deputy Mayor
Read MoreMake Shift offers local enterprises new spaces at their latest project, Hackney Bridge
Open now for applications, Hackney Bridge is the latest project by Make Shift, the team behind Pop Brixton and Peckham Levels
Read MoreHomerton Hospital supporting staff with mental health after weeks of ‘intense pressure’
Spokesperson says workers being offered counselling during ‘slight limbo’ as Covid admissions drop
Read MoreIsolated or lonely residents ‘will not be forgotten’, vows housing chief
Popularity of Town Hall’s new Let’s Talk service prompts determination to ensure users are ‘not lost when normality returns’
Read MoreHackney GP surgery to host free online yoga sessions during lockdown
Richmond Road Medical Practice’s annual mental health event was cancelled because of coronavirus, so it has instead found a virtual way to help people stay healthy
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