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Significant fall in child protection enquiries of ‘particular concern’, says council
Head of safeguarding says drop largely down to fall in referrals from schools, with children ‘less visible to professionals’ during lockdown
Read MoreDomestic abuse charity unveils ‘groundbreaking’ coronavirus scheme
After hearing from Solace Women’s Aid about the impact of lockdown earlier this month, Tamsin Ssembajjo Quigley catches up with the charity to learn about its new Covid-19 Crisis Project
Read MoreSchools should not reopen if union tests not passed, say councillors
Mayor and education chief say schools have their ‘full support, whatever they choose to do’ on 1 June
Read MoreGovernment urged not to miss ‘once in a generation’ chance to end rough sleeping
The council is looking at how to continue support for the 150 people it has placed in emergency housing during the pandemic
Read MoreAbney Park Cemetery celebrates 180th anniversary with double bill of virtual talks
The volunteer Trust that cares for the park has been marking the occasion with a series of online treats as it tries to make up for a loss of income during lockdown
Read MoreUnions accuse Hackney Mayor of ‘hypocrisy’ over sick pay for outsourced council cleaners
Mayor Glanville, who joined protests on the same issue at Homerton Hospital, says cleaners will be brought in-house when current contract ends
Read More‘No going back’: Extinction Rebellion protesters urge government to prioritise health as lockdown eases
A weekend of socially distanced action called for more investment to redesign streets and prevent return to time when ‘cars were king’
Read MoreHappy Man Tree protesters vow to remain at its side to prevent felling
Berkeley Homes ‘strongly believes removing tree is correct decision’ as Hackney Mayor apologises for residents’ distress
Read MoreOld Baths awarded extra funding after ‘challenge’ from local young people
Scheme shows ‘it does make a difference when people speak up,’ says Deputy Mayor
Read MoreMake Shift offers local enterprises new spaces at their latest project, Hackney Bridge
Open now for applications, Hackney Bridge is the latest project by Make Shift, the team behind Pop Brixton and Peckham Levels
Read MoreHomerton Hospital supporting staff with mental health after weeks of ‘intense pressure’
Spokesperson says workers being offered counselling during ‘slight limbo’ as Covid admissions drop
Read MoreIsolated or lonely residents ‘will not be forgotten’, vows housing chief
Popularity of Town Hall’s new Let’s Talk service prompts determination to ensure users are ‘not lost when normality returns’
Read MoreHackney GP surgery to host free online yoga sessions during lockdown
Richmond Road Medical Practice’s annual mental health event was cancelled because of coronavirus, so it has instead found a virtual way to help people stay healthy
Read More‘Bureaucratic nightmare’ over unsafe cladding continues for Hackney residents
Mayor Glanville and Cllr Sem Moema call for ‘greater transparency’ over building ownership and liabilities
Read MoreThousands plead with developer Berkeley Homes not to fell Happy Man Tree
Much loved 150-year-old plane tree set for chop as part of Woodberry Down Estate regeneration
Read MoreCalls made for ‘monumental shift’ to address local health inequality
Hackney CVS chief Jake Ferguson says the imbalance has been a ‘side issue for too long’
Read MoreTown Hall fears ‘wall of issues’ over deferred rents as campaigners say ‘Can’t Pay, Won’t Pay’
Council fears a slew of evictions when ban ends next month as regeneration director hits out at ‘woolly’ government guidance
Read MoreJennette Arnold encourages local families and teachers to use City Hall’s home-learning platform
Hackney’s London Assembly Member says tool can ‘alleviate strain’ as she urges Whitehall to expand provision of laptops and internet for disadvantaged kids
Read MoreCoronavirus: Hackney Mayor criticises ‘mixed messages’ from government
Borough leader says ‘extensive leaking’ of Whitehall announcements in the press has created ‘huge uncertainty’
Read MorePublic health experts left in dark by government on local contact-tracing
City & Hackney’s public health director says ‘confusing’ plans mean she cannot confirm ‘what we have been asked to do, when we are going to start, or what resources are required’
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