green – Hackney Citizen

Council tax hike confirmed as Mayor Woodley’s first budget is voted through

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 29 February 2024 at 14:53

Hackney’s new leader praised the ‘ambitious’ finance plan in the face of criticism from opposition councillors

‘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

‘Why destroy a beautiful wildlife corridor?’ Residents question Hackney Council over ‘weeding’ of tree pits

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 27 May 2022 at 17:36

Locals in shock after the flowers they had planted around street trees were pulled up

How green is Hackney?

By Lizzie McAllister | Thursday 18 November 2021 at 10:33

In the wake of the COP26 climate conference, Lizzie McAllister looks into how Hackney fares on major environmental issues

Mayoral candidates quizzed at Hackney Citizen hustings at the Arcola Theatre

By Adam Barnett, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 30 April 2018 at 14:23

Panel answers questions at sold-out event ahead of elections

Hackney Mayor promises ‘council-owned energy company’ if re-elected

By Adam Barnett, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 21 March 2018 at 15:10

Philip Glanville gives Citizen a preview of what’s in his election manifesto

Mayor slammed for ‘bunch of tree-huggers’ jibe in football stadium row

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 15 February 2016 at 13:37

Jules Pipe argues with volunteer who quit Labour over mayor’s remarks

The Olympics legacy – going for green

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 12 September 2012 at 14:14

Hackney Friends of the Earth’s Jen Claydon asks whether the Olympics will deliver the promised green legacy

London 2012 Games set to miss green targets

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 21 April 2011 at 12:00

The best laid plans: new turf is put down in the Olympic Stadium. Photo: ODA

The Olympic Delivery Authority fails to honour key promises to make the Olympics as sustainable as possible

Campaigners call for coalition cash for local eco-initiatives

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 11 February 2011 at 15:27

Green budget needed from Chancellor George Osborne, say environmental campaigners

Friends of the Earth is pressing the ‘greenest government ever’ to support carbon budgets for Hackney and other local councils

Matt Sellwood: Green parliamentary candidate for Hackney North

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 25 April 2010 at 09:00

Tackling poverty, creating green jobs and supporting local businesses are top priorities

Polly Lane: Green parliamentary candidate for Hackney South

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 25 April 2010 at 08:40

Tackling poverty, creating local jobs and sustainable communities are key priorities

Mischa Borris: Green candidate for Mayor of Hackney

By Hackney Citizen | Saturday 24 April 2010 at 22:30

Read about the woman and her key pledges for the borough