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Hackney residents feeling heat of rocketing fuel prices

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 12 April 2013 at 10:58

Fuel poverty, ‘green jobs’ and energy efficiency among the issues raised at public meeting hosted by Friends of the Earth

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Taxing times – benefits advice from Hackney CAB

By Hackney Citizen | Saturday 6 April 2013 at 10:23

Charity wants local people to be aware of – and prepared for – changes to the benefits system

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Letter – Coalition Government to blame over Hackney Decent Homes shortage

By Hackney Citizen | Saturday 6 April 2013 at 10:21

Resident’s response to ‘Council fails to meet own Decent Homes target’ story

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Legal aid cuts will mean less justice for all

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 25 March 2013 at 13:58

Changes to the justice system mean ordinary people will lose out

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Comment – Sir Michael Wilshaw’s proposal to pay school governors is a misguided initiative

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 14 March 2013 at 13:23

Idea of school governors being paid and new ‘data dashboard’ are flawed, claims Henry Stewart, Chair of Governors at Stoke Newington School

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Horsemeat provides food for thought says Hackney Friends of the Earth

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 11 March 2013 at 16:13

Eco-campaigners says we should take locally produced food more seriously following the horsemeat scandal

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Leader – cash from chaos

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 19 February 2013 at 17:21

Local businesses are right to be angered by Hackney’s new fashion hub

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Hackney Friends of the Earth highlights air pollution problems

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 11 February 2013 at 15:29

Air pollution is an invisible threat we should not hide from says local eco campaign group

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Get clued up about benefits says Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 8 February 2013 at 13:13

Many lose out by not realising they can claim benefits, according to Michael Foley of Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau

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New Year debt hangover? asks Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 14 January 2013 at 18:42

You can get help with money problems if you’ve overspent during the Christmas period

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Leader – flimsy rules work in council’s favour

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 14 January 2013 at 18:26

Affordable housing targets are being missed as new developments get the green light as rents and property prices continue to go through the roof

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Don’t give things up – add more! says Hackney Friends of the Earth

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 14 January 2013 at 17:34

Hackney Friends of the Earth urges us to love our New Year’s resolutions

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Campaigners put wheels in motion for improved cycle routes

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 14 December 2012 at 21:51

Congested towpaths are the result of poor cycle routes on the roads, says Hackney Friends of the Earth

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Leader – Anti-Veolia deputation fails the ‘spirit test’

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 13 December 2012 at 13:14

Hackney Council’s reasons for preventing a resident speak at a council meeting are puzzling and perhaps disingenuous

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Leader – a Living Wage is a fair one

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 29 November 2012 at 16:21

Hackney Council should act now to broaden Living Wage pay

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Know your rights at work! says Hackney Citizens Advice

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 27 November 2012 at 10:56

Problems at work? Local advice charity offers free legal advice about safeguards in place to to protect you from being unfairly dismissed or discriminated against

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Green is working, say Hackney campaigners in call for eco-jobs

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 27 November 2012 at 10:40

The green economy is growing but needs Government support, says Hackney Friends of the Earth

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Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau calls for volunteers

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 19 October 2012 at 14:51

The adviser training programme supported by the Citizens Advice Bureau is seeking new recruits

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Hackney Friends of the Earth calls for broader approach to sustainability

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 19 October 2012 at 14:38

The environmental movement needs to engage with other groups and consider new approaches, says local Friends of the Earth group

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Hackney Council admits debate on its tobacco investments needed

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 10 October 2012 at 11:03

Cllr Jonathan McShane questions whether council should be investing in tobacco companies whilst promoting messages about healthy lifestyles

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