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Primary school parents launch art auction to fund green playground

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 7 May 2019 at 12:44

Art for Air, which features more than 100 pieces by prominent artists, will raise money for a scheme to make the school more eco-friendly

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European elections: Parties announce London hopefuls

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 7 May 2019 at 11:47
The Flag of Europe

Polling takes place on 23 May – and the deadline for registration is midnight tonight. Find out how to vote…

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Council formally objects to Old Street roundabout plans

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 3 May 2019 at 17:21

Deputy Mayor says plans will cause longer journey times, more traffic flow and harm to businesses

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Hackney Road residents seek shutdown of Ye Olde Axe strip pub

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 3 May 2019 at 17:15

Neighbours complain area is ‘inappropriate for a sexual venue’

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Titbits – Electric mice and a tractor vice

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 3 May 2019 at 00:02
Titbits bird

Read this month’s column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough

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Leader – Float your vote

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 2 May 2019 at 23:44
HC Crest

Rather than boycott smoked salmon, get out and vote in an election that is shaping up to be a proxy EU referendum

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Town Hall moves ahead with first steps of publicly-owned energy company

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 2 May 2019 at 18:05

Partnership with energy supplier voted through as energy boss says ‘the time for deeds, not words, is well upon us’

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Investigation finds ‘problems with working culture’ in council call centre

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 1 May 2019 at 18:38

Report finds use of agency workers ‘unacceptably high’ as bullying and racism allegations not taken further due to lack of evidence

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Safeguarding boss calls for tougher laws on unregistered schools

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 1 May 2019 at 18:17

Officials ‘optimistic’ on progress of child safeguarding cooperation with Orthodox Jewish community though curriculum remains ‘stumbling block’

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Council defends shrink in grant funding for Community Law Centre

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 30 April 2019 at 23:20

Town Hall decision to not allocate grants ‘purely on merit’ questioned by scrutiny panel

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Road closure campaigns square off as council approves reconsultation

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 30 April 2019 at 18:13
Hackney Town Hall

Hackney Mayor characterises decision as ‘effectively a pause’ of Walford Road-area closures

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Hackney politicians cry ‘scandal’ over 40 per cent jump in food bank use

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 29 April 2019 at 17:32
hackney foodbank

Leading councillor calls for ‘national changes in policy’

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‘You’re meant to protect me’: Hundreds attend Clissold Park rally as council prepares to vote on road closures

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 29 April 2019 at 16:40

Almost 500 demonstrators call for ‘other measures’ to solve Walford Road ratrunning – as counter-campaign continues

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Island Song, Madeleine Bunting, book review: ‘A lyrical take on war-time Guernsey’

By Sarah Birch | Friday 26 April 2019 at 15:56

The Hackney-based author’s debut novel builds on her meticulous research into the occupation of the Channel Islands during the Second World War

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Extinction Rebellion: ‘Big win’ for local contingent as Hackney MPs voice support

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 26 April 2019 at 13:45

Both Diane Abbott and Meg Hillier accepted a meeting with borough rebels to discuss the movement’s demands

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Protest march to call on council to ‘press pause’ on road closures – as counter-campaign emerges

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 25 April 2019 at 14:30

Parents, children and traders to march on Clissold Park for rally tomorrow – while families from Walford and surrounding roads demand Town Hall pushes ahead with closures

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Campaigners question award of Britannia contract to company linked to ‘poor behaviour’

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 24 April 2019 at 21:01

Hackney Mayor moves to reassure that ‘lessons have been learned’ from previous contract with Morgan Sindall Property Services

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Trade unions call on council to focus on equality amid ‘culture of fear’ allegations

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 24 April 2019 at 15:39

Recommendations made for new equalities sub-committee as report criticises Town Hall use of agency workers

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Hackney Liberal Democrats launch European election campaign

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 24 April 2019 at 15:29

Local party plans to be active across the borough ahead of polling on 23 May

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Childcare subsidy cut for wealthy families as council reforms ‘outdated’ fees

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 23 April 2019 at 18:15

Town Hall aims for ‘fairer’ rebalance in favour of single parents with changes to bands and subsidies

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