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Hackney pupils collect their GCSE results
We bring you the latest as schools across the borough open their doors
Read MoreHackney in UK’s bottom five for pollution purged by trees
Council restates commitment to plant additional 1,000 trees over next four years
Read More‘Victims are becoming the perpetrators’: Rabbi and former Labour councillor hits out at ‘toxic’ atmosphere in local party
Party says it is ‘very sorry’ to hear the views of Rabbi Avrohom Pinter, who recently wrote to Jeremy Corbyn over ‘unchallenged’ instances of antisemitism he has suffered
Read MoreHackney students pick up their A-level results
Jitters and joy aplenty as we bring you the latest from schools across the borough
Read MoreRashan Charles: Officer cleared of misconduct despite ‘basic failings’
Police watchdog investigation concludes the officer ‘froze’ but ‘did his best in difficult circumstances’
Read MoreHomerton Hospital retains ‘Good’ rating from health watchdog
Care Quality Commission inspectors mark A&E department as ‘Outstanding’ and upgrade maternity service for first time in years
Read MorePlastic-Free Hackney: Help shape the campaign with a quick survey
Bettina Maidment wants to hear the community’s views on plastic pollution to help her pinpoint the issues that matter most
Read MoreOver 50 sign-ups for Hackney’s community garden manifesto – as council offers to meet organisers
Growers across the borough are uniting in an effort to protect open spaces from development
Read MoreResidents seek clarity from council over tower block repairs
Decorative brickwork fell from the top of Morland Estate last November due to ‘extensive corrosion’
Read MoreHackney becomes first council to pass Windrush motion as leading activist urges others to follow suit
Town Hall officially agrees to push the government for a public inquiry into the scandal and oppose criminalisation of the Windrush generation
Read MoreTwo Hackney children attend schools run by firm at centre of ‘disturbing’ care home allegations
Hackney Council says ‘no concerns’ have been raised about the schools after Cambian Group rejects reports of poor conditions in its care homes
Read MoreCouncil to look into allegations of illegally-overcrowded Upper Clapton houses
Claims come in wake of application for 13-room HMO on Hawkwood Mount
Read MoreCitizen joins forces with local campaigner Bettina Maidment for a plastic-free Hackney
‘Whether government has to enforce change, or businesses voluntarily move away from plastics to more sustainable options, change needs to happen!’
Read MoreAdult social care funding squeeze of £2.3m to impact Housing Related Support
Experts warn of looming funding crisis for English councils
Read MoreHigh standards: Record number of Green Flags for Hackney’s parks
Borough now boasts 29 of the sought-after prizes – handed out to the world’s best green spaces
Read MoreDispute blows up over opposition leader’s special allowance
Cllr Levy’s pay as first opposition group leader has remained substantially unchanged since 2015
Read MoreCouncil defends ‘enforcement action’ on homeless men in Mare Street tents
Spokesperson states men’s tents were being used for ‘anti-social behaviour’
Read MoreDalston off-licence accused of selling smuggled tobacco – and alcohol to a minor
Illicit stash found in covert hiding place above staff toilet door
Read More‘Scandalous’: Town Hall faces fresh criticism over council tax support cut as new documents reveal rejected options
Hackney Liberal Democrats and anti-poverty charity slam the council for going ahead with the cut despite analysis showing it would hit vulnerable residents hardest
Read MoreRow over nightlife licensing brings Cinderella demonstrators to Town Hall
Some opposing the new regulations attended the demonstration dressed as characters famously anti-going home by midnight.
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