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Town Hall moves ahead with first steps of publicly-owned energy company
Partnership with energy supplier voted through as energy boss says ‘the time for deeds, not words, is well upon us’
Read MoreInvestigation finds ‘problems with working culture’ in council call centre
Report finds use of agency workers ‘unacceptably high’ as bullying and racism allegations not taken further due to lack of evidence
Read MoreSafeguarding boss calls for tougher laws on unregistered schools
Officials ‘optimistic’ on progress of child safeguarding cooperation with Orthodox Jewish community though curriculum remains ‘stumbling block’
Read MoreCouncil defends shrink in grant funding for Community Law Centre
Town Hall decision to not allocate grants ‘purely on merit’ questioned by scrutiny panel
Read MoreRoad closure campaigns square off as council approves reconsultation
Hackney Mayor characterises decision as ‘effectively a pause’ of Walford Road-area closures
Read MoreHackney politicians cry ‘scandal’ over 40 per cent jump in food bank use
Leading councillor calls for ‘national changes in policy’
Read More‘You’re meant to protect me’: Hundreds attend Clissold Park rally as council prepares to vote on road closures
Almost 500 demonstrators call for ‘other measures’ to solve Walford Road ratrunning – as counter-campaign continues
Read MoreExtinction Rebellion: ‘Big win’ for local contingent as Hackney MPs voice support
Both Diane Abbott and Meg Hillier accepted a meeting with borough rebels to discuss the movement’s demands
Read MoreProtest march to call on council to ‘press pause’ on road closures – as counter-campaign emerges
Parents, children and traders to march on Clissold Park for rally tomorrow – while families from Walford and surrounding roads demand Town Hall pushes ahead with closures
Read MoreCampaigners question award of Britannia contract to company linked to ‘poor behaviour’
Hackney Mayor moves to reassure that ‘lessons have been learned’ from previous contract with Morgan Sindall Property Services
Read MoreTrade unions call on council to focus on equality amid ‘culture of fear’ allegations
Recommendations made for new equalities sub-committee as report criticises Town Hall use of agency workers
Read MoreHackney Liberal Democrats launch European election campaign
Local party plans to be active across the borough ahead of polling on 23 May
Read MoreChildcare subsidy cut for wealthy families as council reforms ‘outdated’ fees
Town Hall aims for ‘fairer’ rebalance in favour of single parents with changes to bands and subsidies
Read MoreHackney Wick fish boss to stand for Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party in European elections
Lance Forman, who runs a salmon-smoking firm on Fish Island, says he is putting himself forward to ‘save democracy’
Read MoreCouncil unveils multimillion-pound plan to convert disused garages into affordable workspace
Pilot units would be let to ‘experienced workspace provider’ as Town Hall attempt to combat rising commercial rents
Read MoreCycling club and local restaurant team up to fund new bikes for refugee riders
Cycling Club Hackney and Italian eatery Venerdi launched new bikes and kits in Clapton earlier this month
Read MoreCouncil investment chief grilled on success in supporting local businesses
Scrutiny chair calls for ‘real life experiences’ of local business owners to be acknowledged
Read MoreProspects uncertain for council-backed union of the self-employed
Town Hall officers admit exploration of idea was ‘optimistic’
Read MoreTown Hall slams brakes on controversial road closure scheme
Campaign group accuses Town Hall recommendation leaving final decision to council officers as ‘completely undemocratic’
Read MoreCelebrations as Hackney’s Overground ticket offices saved from closure
London Mayor pledges funds as unions declare ‘significant victory’
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