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Posts Tagged ‘hackney council’

Rio Cinema board ‘baffled’ by rumours of commercial sell-off

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 29 June 2020 at 19:52
Rio Cinema. Photograph: Mark Hillary via Flickr

Directors dismiss claims from the Save Our Rio campaign, which has launched a petition to oust them

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Theatre Exchange launches Hackney Social Radio for ‘young at heart’

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 23 June 2020 at 21:52

Immediate Theatre aims to create ‘sense of community through airwaves’ for isolated people from tomorrow morning on Resonance FM

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Happy Man Tree campaign slams injunction against peaceful protest as ‘shameful’

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 23 June 2020 at 20:36

Campaigners to present 22,000 signature petition to Hackney Mayor as council defends injunction as ‘last resort’

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Holborn Studios survives again as decision to approve demolition ruled ‘unlawful’

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 15 June 2020 at 20:39

Iconic photography studio celebrates ruling that could have far-reaching consequences for lobbying of councillors

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Local charity praised for ‘good leadership’ after removing sign featuring name of Sir John Cass

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 12 June 2020 at 20:10

Slave trader’s name taken down from front of Sir John Cass Hall while Museum of the Home announces listening exercise on future of controversial Sir Robert Geffrye statue

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Council criticised for continuing to argue in court over tenant’s eviction amid lockdown

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 5 June 2020 at 20:15
Hackney Town Hall

Community law centre brands Town Hall statements welcoming a ruling that disagreed with its own legal arguments ‘counterintuitive’, as London Renters Union calls for an apology

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Council apologises after single mum of disabled child left with no emergency water for days

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 2 June 2020 at 17:57

Mum-of-three speaks out following seven-day ordeal as SEND campaigners call on Town Hall to learn from case

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Demands for greater support for renters as union collectives take shape across Hackney

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 29 May 2020 at 16:28

Town Hall urges extension of eviction ban as Hackney Green Party and London Renters Union call for rents to be suspended and arrears cancelled

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Hackney Council to re-open markets safely – though not by 1 June

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 27 May 2020 at 12:37

Council economy boss stresses opening will only happen with ‘right market layouts and social distancing measures’ in place

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Happy Man Tree protesters vow to remain at its side to prevent felling

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 19 May 2020 at 18:43

Berkeley Homes ‘strongly believes removing tree is correct decision’ as Hackney Mayor apologises for residents’ distress

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Old Baths awarded extra funding after ‘challenge’ from local young people

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 19 May 2020 at 18:31

Scheme shows ‘it does make a difference when people speak up,’ says Deputy Mayor

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Hackney Council launches survey to hear from local people on the impacts of coronavirus

By Advertising Feature | Thursday 14 May 2020 at 11:07

Responses will be used to identify support needs and other measures to help the borough recover from the crisis

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Town Hall road safety roll-out continues with closure of Barnabas Road

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 12 May 2020 at 17:10

Surge in motor vehicle traffic expected following government advice to avoid public transport unless absolutely necessary

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Coronavirus: Delivery of wrong tests to blame for delays at mobile centre in Dalston, says council

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 11 May 2020 at 19:07

Accounting firm Deloitte blamed for mix-up as campaigners call for end to private companies’ involvement in testing effort

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Education boss slams government’s lack of clarity on reopening schools

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 11 May 2020 at 18:47

‘June 1st seems early given that schools don’t have the guidelines,’ says Deputy Mayor

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Coronavirus: Construction of luxury flats picketed by ShutTheSites protesters

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 6 May 2020 at 18:30
Haggerston Baths in 2015. Photograph: Simon Mooney

Developers accused of ‘putting profit before people’ as protesters call for shutdown to protect workers and wider community

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‘After I fled, he emptied the joint account and left us with nothing’: Domestic abuse charity expresses concerns over impact of lockdown

By Tamsin Ssembajjo Quigley | Tuesday 5 May 2020 at 17:35

Solace Women’s Aid fears victims are increasingly hesitant to seek support as financial and social pressures mount

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Council working to track Covid’s effect on vulnerable residents

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 4 May 2020 at 20:50
Caroline Selman

Community safety chief Cllr Caroline Selman reveals project to chart wider social and economic impacts of the virus on locals

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Police review sparked by advice group chair’s resignation after Golders Green wedding

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 1 May 2020 at 17:41

‘Isolated incident’ will not disrupt ‘important work’ of Hackney Independent Advisory Group to police, says spokesperson

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Faith groups to unite for online service on Hackney Day of Prayer

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 30 April 2020 at 20:53

Event to be led jointly by Christian, Jewish, Muslim and non-religious faith leaders

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