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Posts Tagged ‘Caroline Woodley’

Opposition parties slam government’s ‘cruel’ welfare cuts

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 28 March 2025 at 11:58
Penny Wrout

Hackney mayor defends Labour, saying she sees ‘strong direction of travel’ in Whitehall policy

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‘Full support’: Opposition councillors back Town Hall’s green jobs drive – but stress need for extra cash

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 10:34

Green councillors welcome Town Hall’s target to help 60 people find jobs in next year

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Hackney mayor slams ‘zero-tolerance’ behaviour policies in schools

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 18 March 2025 at 13:50

Caroline Woodley rebukes ‘famous’ academy head as data shows suspensions in Hackney’s secondaries eclipse inner and outer London

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Unions ‘blocked’ by council from discussing pension fund investments

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 13 March 2025 at 11:06

Unison representatives critical of Hackney’s refusal to divest pensions say council is ignoring members’ survey

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‘This isn’t austerity’: Hackney mayor defends Labour values in ‘ambitious’ budget

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 3 March 2025 at 18:34

Caroline Woodley insists she is ‘hopeful’ while pushing back on criticism of £25m spending cuts

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Independent Socialists urge council to use £4m reserves to halt primary school closures

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 27 February 2025 at 17:21
Penny Wrout

Opposition groups lay out alternative budget plans, with mayor accusing Green co-leader of ‘populism’

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Hackney’s deficit has shrunk by £16m, says mayor

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 27 February 2025 at 16:36
Caroline Woodley

Caroline Woodley accused of hypocrisy over continuing ‘austerity’

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‘Heritage crime’: Residents decry vandalism and decay at Old St Mary’s churchyard

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 17 January 2025 at 18:53

Graves opened and graffiti sprayed on walls of Grade II-listed medieval church in Stoke Newington

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Council declines to rule out further cuts if government funding falls short

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 14 January 2025 at 19:04

Opposition councillors weigh in with their proposals to help address Hackney’s financial woes

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Dame Meg Hillier MP alerts Hackney Mayor to key worker Airbnb holiday home ‘scandal’

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 27 December 2024 at 16:39
Dame Meg Hillier MP

Victoria Park residents raise alarm after council-funded, fully-accessible flat for disabled key worker listed on rental site

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‘Cost-of-greed crisis’: Opposition councillors urge Town Hall to back ‘immediate’ wealth tax

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 4 December 2024 at 14:14
Critical: Green party London Assembly Member and Dalston councillor Cllr Zoë Garbett

Debate on Green motion calling for redistribution pushed to January

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‘Disgusting’: Parents accuse rival faith school of trying to ‘poach’ children as council plans spark ‘bunfight’

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 3 December 2024 at 12:06

Council urged to intervene after ‘egregious’ visit to Catholic school earmarked for closure

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‘It’s going to get better’: Hackney mayor sanguine as she marks one year in office

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 18:09

Caroline Woodley says ‘we’re still holding onto our hats’ following election of Labour government

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Hackney Council needs to save £67m by 2028, mayor reveals

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 17:28
Hackney Town Hall

Predicted overspend rises to £38m as finance chief blames Tory government for Chancellor’s ‘severe’ restraints

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‘Landmark day’: Abney Park cemetery saved from heritage risk register

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 25 November 2024 at 16:38

Mayor Woodley welcomes ‘rewilding’ of Magnificent Seven burial ground

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Council to slash charity grants by more than £800k amid budget shortfall

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 5 November 2024 at 10:34

The Town Hall is facing a projected £37m overspend

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Funding for Hackney’s renowned Pedro Club to continue, council confirms

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 1 November 2024 at 15:14

Finance chief Robert Chapman announces up to £1.5m to refurbish famed youth club

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Budget shows new government grasps ‘key issues’, says Hackney mayor

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 1 November 2024 at 08:59

Caroline Woodley hails historic budget from first-ever female Chancellor

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Council pays tribute to former mayor Sam Springer after his death aged 89

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 25 October 2024 at 21:02

Mayor Woodley praises ‘inspirational’ champion for disadvantaged and minority groups

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Hackney mayor hints at funding for ‘at least one’ new special school

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 22 October 2024 at 17:42

Council suggests it is making headway with SEND strategy but more school closures have sparked anger

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