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Motorcyclists keep up pressure on council over ‘fundamentally unjust’ parking charges
Campaigners stage another protest as Hackney Mayor defends ‘prioritising cleanest forms of transport’
Read More‘You will see me on picket lines’: Hackney MP Diane Abbott backs library staff fighting council cuts
Two unions are balloting members over possible strike action
Read More‘Icon’: One of first Black doctors in Hackney honoured with mural outside Elsdale Surgery
Volunteers and patients team up to commemorate Dr Colin Franklin, who practiced in the borough in the early 20th century
Read MoreTown Hall cracks down on illegal raves at Hackney’s beauty spots – with police given power to fine rule-breakers
Council signs off public space protection order following environmental damage and noise caused by unauthorised parties
Read MoreHackney Council asks residents to scrutinise its plan for tackling climate crisis
Locals can give their feedback in person and online until 10 January 2023
Read More‘Unique experience’: V&A East is bringing museum artefacts into East London schools for first time ever
The museum is working in the community ahead of the opening of its new site in 2024
Read MoreLocal museum renews pledge to move slaver statue overlooking its entrance – a year after its original promise
Hackney Stand Up to Racism demands action – as Museum of the Home says ‘repositioning is ongoing’
Read MoreHackney Greens urge council to ban ‘dangerous’ sky lanterns
Councillor Zoë Garbett’s motion also calls for public awareness campaign about fireworks
Read MoreCycling campaigners push for safety measures around ‘hostile’ Shoreditch Triangle
The area to the east of Old Street station has been highlighted by the London Cycling Campaign as one of the most dangerous spots in the capital
Read More‘Amazing’: Halloween charity trail collects three tonnes of food for residents in need
Team behind the Trick or Eat scheme ‘very grateful’ to everyone who took part
Read More‘Each one contributed to Hackney’: Plaque honouring late African-Caribbean musicians to be unveiled on Mare Street
Twenty-four artists will feature on the memorial outside the former Ocean venue, which is now the Hackney Picturehouse
Read MoreChild protection services ‘strong’ in Hackney despite ‘workforce challenges’, Ofsted finds
Children’s social care chief ‘very pleased’ that inspectors recognised council’s ‘effective support’
Read More‘We need action’: Dalston councillor announces bid to be Green Party’s next candidate for London mayor
Zoë Garbett already has the backing of the Greens’ previous mayoral hopeful Sian Berry ahead of 2024 election
Read MoreWinter Toy Appeal returns for ninth year – with organisers expecting it to be ‘toughest yet’
Initiative distributes thousands of toys to children in poverty across north-east London
Read More‘Bleak picture’: Homeless families in Hackney face journeys of more than 100 miles for temporary accommodation
Local housing boss says closest locations available are currently in the Midlands
Read MoreNumber of people sleeping rough in Hackney over summer months up 44 per cent
Hackney’s City Hall rep says ‘threat of homelessness is hanging over too many people’s heads’ amid cost-of-living crisis
Read More‘Something needs to be done’: Hackney headteachers speak out as cost-of-living crisis hits schools and families
Educators call for more help at meeting about how schools are stepping in to support children and parents
Read MoreCost-of-living crisis: Residents invited to raise concerns and seek advice at online council event next month
Meeting on 9 November will feature experts from local organisations
Read MoreMorning Lane campaigners at odds with Hackney Mayor over ‘fresh start’ for major town centre redevelopment
Members of Morning Lane People’s Space make deputation to the council calling for social rent housing pledge
Read MoreBoaters call for clarity on £400 energy rebate as diesel theft on canals becomes ‘more common’
Nationa Bargee Travellers Association says lack of information from the government about the discount is ‘disappointing’
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