Posts Tagged ‘hackney council’
‘Hands off our jobs’: Library staff across Hackney go on strike amid dispute over council cuts
Unison members take first of four days of action in an effort to protect jobs, with Unite set to follow suit
Read More‘Deeply concerning’: Housing watchdog takes swipe at council for ‘high maladministration’ when handling complaints
Town Hall concedes that it is ‘not where we want to be as a service’ but says it ‘always looks to learn from any complaint’
Read MoreCouncil invites residents to donate coats at Hackney’s libraries – with winter swap scheme in ‘very high demand’
All seven public libraries have coats available to people in need of an extra layer
Read MoreEvery LTN and school street in Hackney set to be covered by CCTV – as council outlines plans for 32 new cameras
Town Hall to spend £650k on the move, which follows reports that traffic signs are being ‘disobeyed’ on streets without coverage
Read MoreHackney Council ‘redoubling efforts’ to tackle mould in its homes following death of toddler in Rochdale
Mayor Philip Glanville promises action after coroner rules that two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from respiratory illness caused by mould
Read MoreMotorcyclists keep up pressure on council over ‘fundamentally unjust’ parking charges
Campaigners stage another protest as Hackney Mayor defends ‘prioritising cleanest forms of transport’
Read More‘You will see me on picket lines’: Hackney MP Diane Abbott backs library staff fighting council cuts
Two unions are balloting members over possible strike action
Read MoreTown Hall cracks down on illegal raves at Hackney’s beauty spots – with police given power to fine rule-breakers
Council signs off public space protection order following environmental damage and noise caused by unauthorised parties
Read MoreHackney Council asks residents to scrutinise its plan for tackling climate crisis
Locals can give their feedback in person and online until 10 January 2023
Read MoreHackney Greens urge council to ban ‘dangerous’ sky lanterns
Councillor Zoë Garbett’s motion also calls for public awareness campaign about fireworks
Read MoreChild protection services ‘strong’ in Hackney despite ‘workforce challenges’, Ofsted finds
Children’s social care chief ‘very pleased’ that inspectors recognised council’s ‘effective support’
Read MoreNumber of people sleeping rough in Hackney over summer months up 44 per cent
Hackney’s City Hall rep says ‘threat of homelessness is hanging over too many people’s heads’ amid cost-of-living crisis
Read MoreCost-of-living crisis: Residents invited to raise concerns and seek advice at online council event next month
Meeting on 9 November will feature experts from local organisations
Read MoreMorning Lane campaigners at odds with Hackney Mayor over ‘fresh start’ for major town centre redevelopment
Members of Morning Lane People’s Space make deputation to the council calling for social rent housing pledge
Read MoreUnion members prepared to strike over Town Hall’s plan to cut library service
Hackney Council says it needs to save £250k to keep all local libraries open
Read MoreBorough leader ‘cannot guarantee’ that Hackney Carnival will return next year
The annual event was cancelled last month following the Queen’s death
Read MoreTown Hall to host Winter Warmer event for older residents in council housing – with advice on how to beat the cold and keep costs down
Free massages and activities on offer as annual get-together returns for first time since 2019
Read MoreCyber attack recovery effort cost Hackney Council over £12m last year
Town Hall thanks residents for ‘continued patience’, with October 2020 hack still under investigated at National Crime Agency
Read More‘Unjustified’: Hundreds of motorcyclists protest Hackney Council’s plans for ‘eye-watering’ parking charges
Around 300 people gather at the Town Hall to condemn proposals that could see riders paying up to £6 an hour
Read MoreHackney Council defends plan to restructure libraries as unions promise to fight any job losses
Town Hall proposals, which it hopes will save £300,000, could lead to 19 jobs being scrapped
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