National Theatre’s school and youth programmes to start up again this autumn
The institution reaffirms its desire to keep young people at the ‘forefront of its mission’ as it begins its recovery from lockdown
Read MoreCouncillors call for ‘leniency and support’ from schools as students return
Hackney Learning Trust boss agrees that Covid measures will ‘take time to adjust to’ and youngsters should not be punished the first time they slip up
Read MorePublic health director warns ‘errors’ could underpin recent fall in local Covid cases
Dr Sandra Husbands fears drop could be down to online booking system directing people to wrong testing sites, meaning fewer cases are being picked up
Read MoreHackney artist teams up with local schoolchildren to create 30-foot playground mural
Coco Lom recently unveiled the bold artwork at Newport School in Leyton after workshopping ideas with Year 4 pupils
Read MoreMigrants’ rights groups welcome departure of Home Office staff from Town Hall
Embedded immigration officer, whose presence was criticised for acting as a deterrent to people seeking council help, deemed surplus to requirements
Read MoreTown Hall unveils new solar panel scheme at West Reservoir Centre
Project by council’s publicly-owned energy company means the Woodberry Down watersports hub will generate all the power it needs from the sun
Read MoreThirty School Streets launched as children return to classrooms
Traffic reduction measures are part of the council’s wider post-lockdown plans to rebuild a greener borough
Read MoreHoxton to get over 100 new homes as part of council housing supply programme
Schemes on Wenlock Barn and St John’s estates approved last week, but project lead Chris Trowell warns tough times ahead could affect affordable housing
Read MoreTown Hall moves to save historic Millfields Disinfecting Station from ruin
Dilapidated building with a storied history to be propped up while council explores options to bring it back into use
Read MoreTamsin Ssembajjo Quigley: ‘Modern slavery remains one of society’s most considerable challenges’
The local writer on ‘one of the most serious but often overlooked humanitarian crises’, and what is being done to tackle it
Read MoreSome like it hot
Our resident food historian on chillies, and why it’s the flavour, not the heat, that is important
Read MoreThe Citizen Gardener: Contested Spaces
Kate Poland on the battle for land, a planning overhaul and an eye-opening podcast about climate change
Read MorePublic health leaders ‘extremely concerned’ over local rise in Covid infections
Imposition of local restrictions ‘very likely’ if trend not quickly reversed, says Dr Sandra Husbands
Read MoreHappy Man campaigners present ‘alternative scheme’ to retain much-loved tree
Council and developers claim proposed redesign aimed at ‘vibrant, sustainable local community’ would trigger 15-month delay
Read MoreSistah Space ‘between rock and hard place’ as campaigners vow to fight on
Charity prepares for legal challenge as cross-party activists clash with Mayor of Hackney
Read MoreMorning Lane campaigners launch survey in search for ‘people’s alternative’
Campaign reiterates calls for affordable housing on council-owned land as work starts on ‘community plan’
Read More‘Learning through play’: Caroline Woodley on Hackney’s adventure playgrounds
Lead councillor holds up playgrounds as ‘incredibly important’ for inclusivity, wellbeing and community spirit
Read MoreCouncillors call for more investment and support to tackle off-rolling
Families chief suggests ‘inclusion check-ins’ as rates of elective home education see ‘significant growth’
Read MoreCouncil’s children and families service continues to see ‘increasing pressures’
Child protection enquiries expected to increase ‘significantly’ as schools reopen
Read More‘We did not stop creating’: Dalston art gallery emerges from lockdown with fittingly titled show ‘HOPE’
BSMT Space on Kingsland Road will reopen with artist Dave Towers’ bold typography on show – a ‘playful take on our new normal’
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