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Council promises three football pitches worth of new trees in two years
Public realm boss puts out call for ‘army’ of tree planters to tackle climate emergency
Read MoreHackney children’s services still require improvement after Ofsted inspection
Town Hall signals ‘determination’ to make improvements as inspector highlights stress placed on families of children with complex needs
Read MoreHackney councillor slays demon Santa in short crowdsourced film for Amazon
Victoria ward rep’s horror film character ‘just wants to see that actually justice is being done’
Read MoreHomerton Hospital denies ‘banning’ protesters as Mayor supports cleaners over pay
Full-time workers for outsourced facilities company ISS said to be making just £3.43 an hour
Read MoreUp to 100 people could be ‘negatively impacted’ by Hackney pension changes
Town Hall stresses the problem is a result of government reforms and is ‘happening around the country’
Read MoreUnion of Hackney Gardens calls for more local powers to protect open space
Town Hall insists powers remain at national level as newly-formed Union calls for residents to identify open spaces of ‘importance to them’
Read MoreGreen activist seeks apology from newly-elected Clissold councillor over kicking threat
Cllr Kofo David accused by former Green Hackney Mayoral candidate of ‘sinking to level of Trump’s discourse’
Read More30 Hours Free Childcare at Princess May
The Stoke Newington primary school has limited places available. Find out how to apply…
Read MoreHackney doctors’ surgery shines at National GP Awards for third year running
Richmond Road Medical Centre’s administration staff reach final of Reception Team of the Year
Read MoreDiane Abbott retains Hackney North as fellow candidates call for voting reform
Shadow home secretary returned to her seat with 33,000-plus majority despite dramatic Labour losses across the country
Read MoreLabour’s Kofo David elected as new councillor for Clissold ward
Cllr David ‘honoured’ as he holds seat left vacant by resignation of Ned Hercock
Read MoreLabour’s Meg Hillier re-elected as MP for Hackney South – but says national picture is ‘gutting’
Hillier wins resoundingly but warns of ‘unlucky Friday 13th for us all’ with Boris Johnson on course for large majority
Read MoreHackney goes to the polls for general election
By-election also taking place in Clissold ward
Read MoreWinter Toy Appeal celebrates record year after ‘wonderful’ last-minute push
Over 4,000 children in poverty will get a Christmas present as appeal collects more toys and food than ever
Read MoreBridport residents’ troubles continue as balconies fenced off with wire mesh
Town Hall fences off balconies for residents’ ‘own safety’ as rehousing effort continues
Read MoreTown Hall gears up for introduction of parking charges for motorcyclists
Plans to be consulted on in new year hailed by transport boss as ‘most comprehensive approach in London’
Read MoreCouncillors call for mental health services to partner with gangs unit
Living in Hackney scrutiny commission voices concerns over Integrated Gangs Unit’s ‘lack of transparency’
Read MoreStoke Newington traders set for charity Christmas market
Over 30 local businesses are raising money for good causes this Sunday with a special festive event – including a visit from Santa and snowball-throwing fun
Read MoreRidley Road resistance continues as community plan mooted for shopping village
Council responds to trader unrest over change in regulations as campaigns from across London join forces
Read MoreTown Hall pilots Personal Alarm Watch to help residents live independently
Pilot part of assistive technology test for people using health and care services
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