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Posts Tagged ‘Alastair Binnie-Lubbock’

Green councillors call for Hackney’s housing services chief to quit over ‘multiple failures’

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 25 July 2024 at 18:22
Cllr Clayeon McKenzie

Hackney’s mayor leaps to the defence of Cllr Clayeon McKenzie, saying he ‘really stands up for residents’

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Palestine supporters condemn ‘shocking’ placards as pro-Israeli group gatecrashes Town Hall rally

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 10 July 2024 at 19:00

Police made three arrests as protesters gathered for tense pensions committee meeting

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Anger at lack of transparency over council’s new garden waste charges

By Josef Steen | Thursday 27 June 2024 at 13:28

The borough moved to a subscription-only model in May, but one resident says it has not been properly explained

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‘I was wrong to jump to conclusions’: Chair of HAIFA apologises to Hackney Green party councillors over ‘terrorists’ accusation

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 3 June 2024 at 13:45
HAIFA chair Martin Sugarman

‘I would point out that I did not accuse all Green party members of being terrorists’, says Martin Sugarman

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‘I grew up with public service’: Dalston councillor Zoë Garbett on her battle to become London’s first Green mayor

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 30 April 2024 at 17:57
Dalston councillor Zoë Garbett

The leader of the Hackney Green group says her experience on the council has informed her campaign

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Campaigners blast council cuts to children’s services as ‘massive attack’ on those most in need

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 29 February 2024 at 20:33

Local MP Diane Abbott said there are ‘other ways to save money’ at a protest attended by families and unions

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Hackney Greens call on council to delay children’s centre cuts ahead of budget showdown

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 28 February 2024 at 14:04

Councillors Zoë Garbett and Alastair Binnie-Lubbock put forward their own budget measures with backing from parents and a union

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‘Absurd’: Parents and unions slam council over plans to cut children’s centres

By Noora Mykkanen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 13:35

Campaigners hit out at ‘baffling’ consultation process

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Gaza: Hackney Council calls for cessation of hostilities

By Darryl Chamberlain | Thursday 25 January 2024 at 12:42

Green party motion passes – with qualified Labour support

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Tom Dewey inquiry: Council refuses to make public the terms of reference

By Carla Feric | Monday 4 December 2023 at 11:47
John Henderson

Town Hall bats away requests for more information about the limits of the investigation

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Greens’ motion calling for Dewey independent inquiry may not get debated

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 25 September 2023 at 15:03
Tom Dewey

Council operates a “cab rank” system for motions and two Labour motions had already been filed

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Hackney councillors trained to use drug overdose kits amid concern over synthetic opioids

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 13 September 2023 at 15:24

At least 16 councillors have been taught how to provide emergency treatment using a Naloxone kit

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‘Untenable’: Green councillors table motion of no confidence in Hackney Mayor over Eurovision party photo

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 7 September 2023 at 09:57
Hackney Mayor Philip Glanville (far right) and Tom Dewey (far left), pictured at a party on 14 May 2022

Borough leader Philip Glanville has taken leave of absence after being suspended by Labour

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Pack to school: Hackney Youth Parliament appeal gives helping hand to new starters

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 22 August 2023 at 13:39
Pack To School, school kit collected by Hackney Youth Parliament.

Residents donate 150 back packs and school equipment to help families struggling with the cost of living

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‘Councils are haemorrhaging cycle training,’ instructors warn as they strike over pay

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 19 July 2023 at 11:43

Campaigners have been staging protests outside Town Halls across London

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Local councillor accuses Hackney Half organisers of ‘participating in greenwashing’ through Wizz Air sponsorship

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 19 May 2023 at 15:40

LimeLight Sports Club defends partnership with ‘Europe’s most sustainable airline’ in response to criticism from Green councillor Alastair Binnie-Lubbock

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‘Farce’: Motorcyclists and opposition councillors blast decision to press ahead with new parking charges

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 25 April 2023 at 14:18

Town Hall scrutiny panel backs cabinet’s approval of scheme after it was called into question

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‘The government is failing’: Hackney’s Green councillors join four-day climate action in Westminster

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 24 April 2023 at 19:22

Cllrs Alastair Binnie-Lubbock and Zoë Garbett took part in demonstration outside the Department for Transport

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Hackney Mayor criticises government’s ‘one-off’ funding model as he sets out ‘careful and considered’ budget

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 2 March 2023 at 12:49

Borough leader says long-term planning is difficult as he confirms council tax and rent rises

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‘Absolute disgrace’: Protesters hit out at council plan to cut library jobs – with union set to vote on strike action

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 25 October 2022 at 18:41

Town Hall culture boss says restructure is ‘not in any way different to what works in other inner London boroughs’

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