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‘Your life mattered’: Tributes paid to Hackney teenager stabbed to death in Highbury Fields

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 15 August 2022 at 20:00

Police are urging anyone with information about the attack on 4 August to come forward

‘Worried and depressed’: Traders at Ridley Road Shopping Village call for better communication as council prepares to take over the lease

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 15 August 2022 at 11:28

Business owners criticise uncertainty over the upcoming handover, as Town Hall moves to assuage their fears

Residents report ‘demoralising’ vandalism of new street trees across Hackney

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 10 August 2022 at 15:03

Those responsible for damaging saplings are being urged to think about the climate emergency

Polio boosters to be offered to under-10s after virus is picked up in eight London boroughs – including Hackney

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 10 August 2022 at 12:24

Health experts confirm polio has spread within the community, but stressed that risk to wider population is still low

‘Distress and uncertainty’: Council apologises to Hackney family whose bid for a bigger home was hit by lengthy delays

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 4 August 2022 at 15:22

Local Government Ombudsman criticises ‘service failure’ while recognising the ‘unique challenges’ faced by the Town Hall following a 2020 cyber attack

Shoreditch residents demand tougher action on single-use plastic after taking part in Greenpeace waste count

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 3 August 2022 at 18:44

Just under 400 local households threw away more than 21,000 pieces of plastic in a week

‘Iconic’ Stoke Newington club asked to rethink plans for later openings

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 3 August 2022 at 11:42

Club No 8’s management says no other venue in the area ‘specifically caters for the Black community’

Three thousand electric vehicle charging points to be introduced in Hackney by 2030

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 2 August 2022 at 12:30

Borough’s transport chief says rollout will alleviate concerns that some people have about switching to electric

Art and conservation shop owner has two days to raise £10k for new premises in Clapton – or faces closing it for good

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 2 August 2022 at 10:43

Illustrator Ben Rothery needs help if Hidden Planet is to survive and thrive

Boxpark set to expand after getting the nod from planners – but must keep noise in check

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 29 July 2022 at 18:08

Shoreditch shopping and food hub wins temporary permission to add more shipping containers and seating

First stage of major council development at De Beauvoir estate wins approval – but residents slam ‘irresponsible’ loss of mature trees

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 29 July 2022 at 17:37

Scheme will see 189 new homes built, with the Town Hall arguing its proposals will bring a net gain in biodiversity

Hackney police chief quits to take up role with new Met Commissioner

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 27 July 2022 at 23:00

Marcus Barnett to leave ‘one of the toughest jobs in London’, with his deputy set to succeed him

‘History will judge’: Morning Lane campaigners to fight on despite warning from Hackney Mayor over affordable housing

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 25 July 2022 at 15:26

Borough leader says major town centre development will struggle to make 50 per cent of homes available at social rent

‘Incensed’ residents call on council to stop weeding tree pits as more cases of ravaged plants come to light

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 22 July 2022 at 18:34

Town Hall parks chief issues apology as residents are urged to tie ribbons at sites they have adopted

Extinction Rebellion to host event at Clissold Park this Sunday to highlight ‘worrying’ air pollution in Hackney

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 22 July 2022 at 15:18

Breathing Space will feature talks, storytelling, arts and crafts, food, and more

Hackney councillors call for emergency government budget to tackle cost-of-living ‘time bomb’

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 21 July 2022 at 17:53

Politicians want to see VAT slashed from energy bills and more free school meals

‘An attack on women’s bodily autonomy’: Hackney politicians protest US Supreme Court’s decision to end abortion rights

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 21 July 2022 at 14:02

Ruling has ‘reset the clock to a time when the constitution was written by slave-owners’, says Cllr Carole Williams

‘Not surprising’: Majority of Londoners hold negative view of the police, new polling finds

By Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 21 July 2022 at 11:16

Leading thinktank says figures show ‘scale of reform needed to regain trust’

‘London must adapt to deal with extreme weather,’ warns Sadiq Khan

By Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 21 July 2022 at 10:59

Top thinktank says capital is ‘unprepared for the effects of climate change’

Expansion plans for Boxpark Shoreditch met with worries over ‘excessive noise’

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 20 July 2022 at 19:29

Developers said the proposals for more outdoor space is a ‘response to the pandemic’