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Titbits – Chestnuts, Churchill and the Chief Executive
Read this month’s column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough
Read MoreLeader – Collective thinking
The death of 63-year old Musa Sevimli at a Stoke Newington bus stop in 2019 shook the community. How could such a thing happen in a humane, affluent society?
Read MoreOver-medicalised child prescribed fentanyl for six years from age five
Serious case review recommends audit of local paediatric records as Child A found to be subject to ‘unnecessary or inappropriate medical intervention’
Read More‘No good solution’ to potential disruption from building of 27-storey hotel in Shoreditch
Construction vehicles’ use of low emissions street will be ‘completely incongruous,’ say Town Hall officers
Read MoreResidents’ calls for more affordable housing on smaller developments echoed by councillors
Calls made to start asking for onsite social housing as leaseholders up in arms over extension to Brownswood block
Read MoreHackney public health director moves to reassure residents as new Covid variant found in Haringey
Testing stepped up in N17 postcode area as Dr Sandra Husbands restates importance of rapid testing for those who have to leave home for work
Read MoreCovid-19 adds to risks of Crossrail delay warns new London Assembly report
Project is not expected to be completed until 2022
Read MoreTown Hall calls for more long-term financial certainty as council tax hike discussed
Overall financial shortfall managed down from last year’s ‘eye-watering’ levels while councillors told on King’s Hall leisure centre revamp: ‘Watch this space’
Read MoreReports of bullying and harassment in council workforce ‘dropped away’ last year
Town Hall top boss points to increase in home working as reason for fall in cases as measures undertaken to tackle issues following bullying row
Read MoreTower residents speak out with ‘deep concerns’ over continuing lift problems
Council tightens procedures following ‘unacceptable’ service issues as residents slam ‘appalling performance and feeble excuses’
Read MoreDr Sandra Husbands: Your vaccine questions answered by local public health expert
Town Hall director moves to underline effectiveness and safety of Covid-19 vaccines in response to local data showing some are ‘reluctant or doubtful’
Read MoreParents and carers of disabled children ‘fed up of being afterthought,’ council told
Town Hall pledges to address issues raised in ‘really important critique’ as calls made for ‘strong dialogue’ with disabled people and local authority
Read MoreHomerton Hospital strives to increase elective care ‘as soon as is practical’
Around three quarters of staff now vaccinated as leaders look ahead to ‘lasting ramifications’ of unprecedented pressure
Read MoreLetter: ‘We wholeheartedly support the introduction of School Streets’
Holmleigh and Sir Thomas Abney Schools write in response to coverage of opposition to transport proposals for the area
Read MoreCouncil ‘reflecting’ on implications of City Hall traffic scheme judgment
Opposition leader points to parallels with council’s own transport measures as Hackney Mayor promises ‘equality at heart of what comes next’
Read MoreDalston councillor unites Town Hall in advocacy for single parents’ rights
Labour and Conservatives join in calls for single parenthood to be made a protected characteristic
Read MoreTown Hall holds debate on future of domestic violence charity Sistah Space
Town Hall urged to provide minimum five-year lease for new premises as leading councillors complain of ‘social media kangaroo court’ around dispute
Read More‘Be the light in the darkness’: Hackney marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Speakers gather in solidarity with calls to learn lessons from the past to create ‘safer, better future’
Read More100 per cent Distance Learning for Adults: BSix Sixth Form College
Start learning from home with BSix Adult courses starting this February 2021 at BSix.
Read MoreGarden School ‘thrilled’ as funding for expansion of post-16 education approved
Council pledges ‘deep commitment’ on investment into in-borough provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities
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