Opinion
Hackney residents feeling heat of rocketing fuel prices
Fuel poverty, ‘green jobs’ and energy efficiency among the issues raised at public meeting hosted by Friends of the Earth
Read MoreTaxing times – benefits advice from Hackney CAB
Charity wants local people to be aware of – and prepared for – changes to the benefits system
Read MoreLetter – Coalition Government to blame over Hackney Decent Homes shortage
Resident’s response to ‘Council fails to meet own Decent Homes target’ story
Read MoreLegal aid cuts will mean less justice for all
Changes to the justice system mean ordinary people will lose out
Read MoreComment – Sir Michael Wilshaw’s proposal to pay school governors is a misguided initiative
Idea of school governors being paid and new ‘data dashboard’ are flawed, claims Henry Stewart, Chair of Governors at Stoke Newington School
Read MoreHorsemeat provides food for thought says Hackney Friends of the Earth
Eco-campaigners says we should take locally produced food more seriously following the horsemeat scandal
Read MoreLeader – cash from chaos
Local businesses are right to be angered by Hackney’s new fashion hub
Read MoreHackney Friends of the Earth highlights air pollution problems
Air pollution is an invisible threat we should not hide from says local eco campaign group
Read MoreGet clued up about benefits says Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau
Many lose out by not realising they can claim benefits, according to Michael Foley of Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau
Read MoreNew Year debt hangover? asks Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau
You can get help with money problems if you’ve overspent during the Christmas period
Read MoreLeader – flimsy rules work in council’s favour
Affordable housing targets are being missed as new developments get the green light as rents and property prices continue to go through the roof
Read MoreDon’t give things up – add more! says Hackney Friends of the Earth
Hackney Friends of the Earth urges us to love our New Year’s resolutions
Read MoreCampaigners put wheels in motion for improved cycle routes
Congested towpaths are the result of poor cycle routes on the roads, says Hackney Friends of the Earth
Read MoreLeader – Anti-Veolia deputation fails the ‘spirit test’
Hackney Council’s reasons for preventing a resident speak at a council meeting are puzzling and perhaps disingenuous
Read MoreLeader – a Living Wage is a fair one
Hackney Council should act now to broaden Living Wage pay
Read MoreKnow your rights at work! says Hackney Citizens Advice
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
Read MoreGreen is working, say Hackney campaigners in call for eco-jobs
The green economy is growing but needs Government support, says Hackney Friends of the Earth
Read MoreHackney Citizens Advice Bureau calls for volunteers
The adviser training programme supported by the Citizens Advice Bureau is seeking new recruits
Read MoreHackney Friends of the Earth calls for broader approach to sustainability
The environmental movement needs to engage with other groups and consider new approaches, says local Friends of the Earth group
Read MoreHackney Council admits debate on its tobacco investments needed
Cllr Jonathan McShane questions whether council should be investing in tobacco companies whilst promoting messages about healthy lifestyles
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