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Posts Tagged ‘clapton’

Campaigners considering legal action after council approves Clapton garden build-over

By Max Eckersley | Tuesday 10 July 2018 at 14:55

Town Hall’s plan for 11 ‘genuinely affordable’ homes gets go-ahead – but new, permanent site for garden fails to win over opponents

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Hackney Council denies claim of a ‘democratic deficit’ in bid to build on Clapton community garden

By Max Eckersley | Thursday 28 June 2018 at 15:17

Town Hall’s application to create 11 affordable homes on Daubeney Road will go before a planning committee next week

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Council and residents clash over future of Clapton car park

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 6 March 2018 at 12:52

Town Hall wants to build 11 affordable homes on the site of a community garden

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‘Eyesore’ boiler house in Clapton to be demolished and replaced by block of council flats

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 8 February 2018 at 11:35

Pedro Street plans green-lit last night will provide 26 affordable homes

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Community group running Hackney’s only solar-powered public toilet ‘outraged’ as council pulls plug

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 29 January 2018 at 12:03

Town Hall will not renew Clapton Improvement Society’s lease for Brooksby’s Walk loos due to concerns over income and health and safety

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The Lower Clapton Tales, Carolyn Clark, book review: plus ça change…

By Adam Barnett | Wednesday 22 November 2017 at 10:36
Jubilee: Glyn Road girls celebrate the Queen's 25th year on the throne in this image from The Lower Clapton Tales. Photograph: Pat Hornsby

Think you know ‘Clop Ton’? We wager you’ll glean something new from this “charming book of memories, photographs and historical artefacts”

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Cleaver-wielding man arrested after ‘threatening to kill Jews’ in Clapton

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 10 May 2017 at 10:42

Suspect armed with butcher’s blade and large knife reportedly screamed at Jewish schoolgirls to ‘run away’

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VIDEO: Palm 2 shopkeeper suffers brutal crowbar assault in attempted robbery

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 7 March 2017 at 16:09
Hooded: the two suspects. Photograph: Metropolitan Police

Police issue CCTV footage of the “savage attack” and appeal for witnesses to come forward

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Leader – Politicians must be prepared to upset drivers

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 3 February 2017 at 11:08
HC Crest

CPZs and cycle superhighways infuriate some motorists but cleaning up the air is for the good of everyone

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CPZ parking ‘cock up’ caused chaos for Clapton residents, councillors told

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 26 January 2017 at 08:47
Hackney Town Hall

Cycling superhighway in Stoke Newington was another issue which provoked flashpoints between residents and politicians

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Mayor sings praises of Nightingale plans as final stage of regeneration gets green light

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 12 January 2017 at 11:26
A CGI image showing what the homes on the currently vacant plot of land will look like. Image: Karakusevic Carson Architects

Planning committee unanimously gives thumbs up to plan to create new homes on currently vacant plot of land in Clapton

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Vigilance urged after cat found decapitated in Clapton car park

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 5 January 2017 at 12:53
Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident

‘Whoever did this is vile and a stain on humanity,’ says council’s cat protection officer following incident shortly before Christmas

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Police appeal after war memorial at St John-at-Hackney Church desecrated

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 21 December 2016 at 16:47
One of the photographs tweeted by Hackney MPS showing wreaths scattered on the ground around the memorial

A female suspect was arrested and remains in custody. Anyone who witnessed the desecration is being urged call 0207 275 3113.

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‘Let residents get their hands on cash for estate regeneration plans’

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 8 December 2016 at 17:23
Green Party politician Sian Berry

Green party politician Sian Berry champions ‘community led’ schemes as she accuses Sadiq Khan of ignoring tenants’ and leaseholders’ views

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Fury as landlord Guinness rips children’s bikes off railings on Northwold Estate

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 24 November 2016 at 13:17
A resident's photograph showing some of the bikes dumped on the estate and left unsupervised

Housing provider gave ‘no notice’ before blitz on Clapton estate earmarked for controversial redevelopment, which lacks proper bike racks

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Burglars strike again at Black Cat Cafe – just weeks after last break in

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 10 November 2016 at 10:21
Broken glass at the Black Cat. Photo: JustGiving

Oli Dunk, a chef at the popular Clarence Road vegan eatery, said he arrived this morning to find windows shattered, adding: ‘I’m gutted’

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Squid Kitchen at 119 Lower Clapton, restaurant review

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 8 November 2016 at 13:33
Grilled Jerusalem Artichokes. Photograph: Squid Kitchen

Delicious tapas suitable for any cena con amigos can be found at this unassuming Clapton café

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Pizza Parley: a look at Hackney’s best slices from Stoke Newington to the Wick

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 4 November 2016 at 14:28
Yard Sale Pizza.

Mina Miller grabs a piece of the pizza action in and around the borough

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Today Studios: a workspace to thrive in

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 25 August 2016 at 16:27
Today Studios 1

This co-working space in the heart of Hackney gives you everything you need to spark creativity

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Shadow Optics at Lubomirov/Angus-Hughes, Clapton: Things falling apart

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 24 August 2016 at 15:52
An excerpt from Solveig Settemsdal's Segment I.I.

Delicacy and light are the dual themes of exhibition at Clapton gallery that places emphasis on curation rather than individual artists

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