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Posts Tagged ‘hackney council’

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 Council ‘may need emergency bailout’ if costs continue to rise, finance chief warns

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 24 October 2024 at 21:05

Cllr Robert Chapman says social care and homelessness have put particular pressure on the Town Hall’s coffers

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‘Enormous opposition’: Teachers’ union urges council to listen during school closures consultation

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 16 October 2024 at 15:14

National Education Union says public meeting on closures will be held on 23 October

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Council launches plan to improve support for care leavers following Ofsted criticism

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 12:01
Hackney Town Hall

Inspectors found children’s services had ‘greatly improved’, but said work still had to be done for care experience

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‘Simply not true’: Council hits back at Green party over alleged solar panel blunder

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 11 October 2024 at 12:11

Town Hall denies that panels on Dalston property were left disconnected for 15 years

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‘Very risky’: Campaigners say development plans next to Hackney Marshes could increase flooding

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 9 October 2024 at 13:49

Housing proposal by Waltham Forest Council would impact ‘ecologically sensitive’ marshland, activists warn

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Parents and teachers furious as council mulls more primary school closures

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 4 October 2024 at 17:53

Deputy mayor admits proposals are ‘painful’ as school staff grill cabinet over plans

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Parents of cyclist killed in Hackney back alternative plans for Pembury Circus

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 3 October 2024 at 17:16

‘We do not want anybody, whoever they are, to go through anything like this, ever,’ say Pat and Mike Webb

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Drug consumption rooms key to tackling substance misuse in Hackney, say Greens

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 30 September 2024 at 20:37

Cllrs Alastair Binnie-Lubbock and Zoë Garbett say drug use should no longer be categorised as anti-social behaviour

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Finance chief warns of ‘tough decisions’ as council predicts even bigger overspend

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 27 September 2024 at 18:17

Town Hall says ‘significant use’ of its reserves will be needed to balance the books

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Town Hall joins calls for carbon producers to pay ‘incineration tax’ – amid fears new scheme could cost councils ‘billions’

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 19:30

Borough leader defends waste disposal strategy following criticism of ‘dirty’ doubled incinerator

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Hackney Council under fire over housing conditions as protesters demand action

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 19:07

Cabinet member says council has ‘gone further’ than Grenfell inquiry’s recommendations

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Hackney mayor defends LTNs and air quality plans following criticism from residents

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 23 September 2024 at 18:50

Caroline Woodley hails ‘transformative’ traffic measures amid concerns over public health

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DBS checks now compulsory for Hackney’s elected politicians

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 19 September 2024 at 14:20
Hackney Town Hall

The move follows two recent cases of ex-councillors being charged with sex offences

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‘We need to get our finger out’: Councillors welcome plans for ‘specialist’ homes for vulnerable residents

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 18 September 2024 at 11:19

Town Hall proposes a mix of upgraded and new accommodation to be built over the next 10 years

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‘Slum’ planning application for Ridley Road Shopping Village sparks outcry

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 11 September 2024 at 09:32

Proposals from offshore developer reignite gentrification fears

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Workers warn council of ‘excessive’ heat in Hackney’s libraries

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 10 September 2024 at 17:34

Staff concerned as temperatures surpass ‘extreme’ level of 29.4C

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GCSE outcomes in Hackney ‘at or above’ last year’s, council says

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 10 September 2024 at 10:41

Town Hall says borough’s performance bucks national trend of declining English and Maths results

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Police to propose new safer schools policy for Hackney in wake of Child Q review

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 9 September 2024 at 19:33
Protestors listen to the speeches

The Met’s intervention in schools is still under the shadow of the strip-search scandal

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Hackney’s stance unchanged as neighbouring council divests from firms linked to arms trade

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 6 September 2024 at 17:44
Camped out: protestors at Hackney Town Hall, Friday 10 May 2024.

Council insists it cannot withdraw stocks on ethics alone after Waltham Forest pulls investments

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